It is with heavy hearts that we publish this entry this morning. Barry is no longer fighting cancer. He had a very rough week last week and a very trying weekend. He spent most of Friday and Saturday sharing smiles and laughter with all of us. We have seen more smiles in the last few days than in the last month. He passed away peacefully in his sleep very early Sunday morning.
We thank everyone for all of your prayers and thoughts as we gather ourselves over the next few days. I will post memorial service information when it is available.
Love The Barry Riggs Family
Dear Shirley, Glen, Staci, Dustin, Brian, Shannon, and Shawn,
ReplyDeleteThank you for allowing me to be part of Barry's final precious hours on earth...I feel honored to have been there with all of you at the end of his journey. I am truly amazed at the amount of LOVE surrounding him...there is no doubt that Barry was (and is) a very loved man!!! What an awesome angel you all have now!
I will miss you and your great laugh, Barry Riggs! Rest in peace.
Lots of love,
Julie
This picture says so much. He looked so forward to taking his grandchildren to the tidepools when he was well enough. Sadly, he passed before it could happen. Last Friday, he said he wanted to close his eyes and listen to the sounds of the ocean while he traveled with the boys to the coast. Later, when he woke up, we all sat around and talked about their trip and what they saw. Dad just laid on the bed, with a glowing smile as we all talked.
ReplyDeleteDad could always take what little he had, and turn it into something wonderful for us. The memory of his smile will always warm my heart, something so simple...yet priceless.
I'll miss you Dad, but will never forget your laugh and smile. I love you to the moon and back a million times!
Love Always,
Staci
Dear Shirley and entire Riggs family. My immediate family and Home Depot family would like to thank you for allowing us to share this journey with you. Yes, Barry will be missed, but he is in a much better place, and feeling his best. We are here for you. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do for you. You are all in our prayers. Much love and peace to you all, DaTonya
ReplyDeleteDearest Shirley,
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know your FAITH & STRENGTH helped you through this journey. I know I speak for myself and your friends here @ the Pleasanton Home Depot our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless,
Alicia
I'm so sorry for your loss - please let us know if there's anything we can do.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss - please let us know if you need anything at all.
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