May 3, 1953 – July 16, 2024
at the age of 71 years:    

      Barry’s celebration of life will take place on Saturday September 14th, at 1pm, at Harper Lake recreation site, near Chase BC.

Barry Thomas Foster was born May 3, 1953 in New Westminster, BC. He passed away unexpectedly in July 2024 in Enderby, BC.

The second eldest of four siblings, Barry grew up around Burnaby and the lower mainland. He left school in grade 11 and worked on the Westminster tug boats. In 1992, Barry moved his family to the Shuswap. Later, he lived in Chase and Enderby.

Barry loved fishing and being outdoors. He was an amazing fisherman who fished everywhere. He spent a lot of time at Harper Lake near Chase, where he was known as the first unofficial “mayor” of Harper Lake. A great storyteller who was constantly cracking jokes, Barry was a kind, generous man who would give the shirt off his back and drop everything to help a person in need. Barry never met a hitchhiker too sketchy to pick up; he would always say that he hoped someone would do the same for him if he was down on his luck. Dad was full of sage advice, such as “if you’re having a party, go around and invite your neighbours. People are way less likely to call the cops on a party they were invited to.” He loved being a dad and often said having kids was the best thing he ever did.

Barry was predeceased by his sister Cathy (1979), his father Elton (2010), brother Alan (2016), and mother Marie (2020). He is survived by his older brother Gerry (Shelia); his children Sarah (Jorin), Jesse, Sam, and his grandchildren, Jameson and Isla. He also leaves behind extended family and many friends.

We love you Dad!