George John Barry

Dr. George J. Barry Barry, Dr. George J. George passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021 with his wife, Joan, by his side. George was born in Minneapolis on July 11, 1930 to George and Marie (Oberpriller) Barry. He attended St. Helena grade school, Nazareth Hall Pre-Seminary, De La Salle High School and St. Thomas University. George graduated from Marquette University Medical School and then enrolled in the Army. He married Doris (Bartoletti) in 1955 and set out for California, Texas, Florida and Germany for his military service, eventually joining a medical practice in Chisholm MN, and later settling in Edina. George began his career in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Minneapolis Clinic of Psychiatry and Neurology and later practiced at Health Partners. His work reflected his love for children and families. George was proud to be a lifelong learner and applied this to everything from golf to bridge to Spanish to musical instruments like the guitar, harmonica, accordion and drums. He got his pilot's license in his 70s, tinkered with snowmobiles, built TVs, and loved building model planes and rockets and flying those as well. George loved to sail and will be remembered as a fabulous captain! George is survived by his wife, Joan, her children Pam Paige (Sean), Julianne Fredrick (Chuck), Marisa Krogseng and Joan's grandchildren Muriel, Aline, Sara, John, & Nicholas. George is also survived by his children Ann Burns, Kristin Thorp (Bryan), Colleen Athans (Dean), Laura Hamilton (Jim), and Frances Barry (John Luehr), his grandchildren, Dylan Thorp (Mel), Adam Burns (Katherine), Elias Thorp (Katie), Brett Athans (Ed), Kate Hamilton, Erin Hamilton (Andrès), Kevin Burns, Hallie Thorp (Keith), Greg Athans (Emily), and great-grandchildren, Charlie Thorp, Jane Thorp and Isobel Burns. George was preceded in death by his spouse Doris Barry and son Paul Barry. The family gratefully thanks the wonderful people at Touching Hearts at Home and Minnesota Hospice for supporting him in his final weeks at home. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 17 at Washburn McReavy at 5000 West 50th St. Edina, MN. Visitation at 10:00 am and Service at 11:00 am. Mask requested by the family. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society to be designated for cancer research, UNICEF, Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, and Fairview Foundation Paul G. Barry Fund #70457. For those who wish to attend the funeral virtualy you may do so at: www.washburn.mcreavy.com and go to the George Barry obituary and then select Photos/Videos

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George John Barry

July 11, 1930 - August 2, 2021

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George John Barry

July 11, 1930 - August 2, 2021

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