March 26, 1950 - Dec. 11, 2016
Barry Dean Westlake passed away unexpectedly at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Per Barry’s wishes, he will be cremated. Part of his remains will be in Idaho at Mount Zion with his grandfather, Harvey Orr and grandmother Viola Orr.
Barry was the son of Beverly Jean Charles and Donald J. Westlake. He was born on March 26, 1950, in Coulee Dam, Wash. He was an exceptional athlete in high school. He attended the University of Washington and the University of California at Berkeley, where he studied psychology. He enjoyed learning and enjoyed writing.
Barry also had a charming, outgoing personality and often times was the life of the party and loved to party. He made friends wherever he went and liked making people laugh. He had a special creative talent. He enjoyed restoring old cars, boats or anything where he was able to do the job himself, and he was quite talented at it. Barry loved the ocean and being on boats. He always dreamed of sailing around the world. Barry was a non-religious man. Throughout Barry’s lifetime he lived in several different states and cities including Eureka, Calif., Mt. Dillon, Colo., and Denver, Spokane and Seattle, and most recently Elk City.
Barry had his own cleaning business for several years when he lived in Seattle from 1980 to 1987. He worked for Aamco transmission for a number of years.
Barry’s best friend was Gary Bowman. They shared many adventures together. Barry loved his grandpa, Harvey Orr, very much and felt a strong connection to spending time back in Idaho, where his roots were from childhood.
Barry married and divorced once and was a stepdad for several years. He has a daughter and a grandson. He is survived by his father, Donald J. Westlake, of Denver; his daughter, Brooke Morgan Westlake, son-in-law Scott Gordon Kelley and his grandson, Grant Scott Westlake-Kelley of Reno, Nev.; and his aunt, Verlena Orr of Portland, Ore.
Barry was very proud of his daughter’s many accomplishments that include her creativity, which she and Barry shared. He was happy his mother and daughter shared a close bond. He is also survived by many extended family members in the Nezperce, Lewiston and Grangeville areas.
Barry was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Jean Charles (Orr), who passed away from Alzheimer’s on Feb. 24, 2012, after a 10-year battle. She is buried in Lewiston. His grandparents, Harvey and Viola Orr, are buried in Mount Zion, and Myrtle and Bob Ericson are buried in Colorado.
Barry enjoyed education. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Barry’s grandson’s school: Hunsburger Elementary, 2505 Crossbow Court, Reno, NV 89511. Tax ID: 88-6000-919. This will help continue Barry’s love for education.
Service arrangements are currently pending at this time.
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