Barry Avery

Barry Hulet Avery

Barry Hulet Avery, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2020.

Barry was born March 1, 1928, in Snowflake, Arizona, the second son of Floyd and Sadie Avery. The Avery family moved to Kanosh, Utah, in 1936 and then settled in Provo in 1941, where Barry graduated five years later from BY High School. He served in the Netherlands Mission as a representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1948 to 1951, and shortly after his return to Utah, he was drafted into the United States Army. Barry had a natural gift for languages, a talent that earned him an Army Intelligence assignment to Germany as an interpreter during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1954 and returned to Provo to continue his education at BYU.

Barry married the love and joy of his life, Carol Westover, on May 12, 1955, in the Salt Lake Temple, and together they raised six children. He was immensely proud of his family and loved them unconditionally. Nothing pleased him more than to have his home filled with the sounds of his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Carol attended every possible family event, from graduations and weddings to school performances to farewells and homecomings, often traveling great distances in support of their immediate and extended family.

Barry started his working life as a chemical engineer, but in 1960 he accepted a teaching position at Juab High School in Nephi, Utah, a decision that marked the beginning of a 32-year career as science and math educator. In 1964, after earning his Master of Science degree from the University of Utah, Barry moved his family to Kaysville and began teaching at Clearfield High School. He retired from Clearfield in 1992, having shaped the minds and lives of thousands of students.

From the early days of his childhood, Barry had an adventurous spirit and was always eager to tackle new challenges. As a teenager during the closing years of World War II, he joined the Civil Air Patrol and earned his pilot’s license so he could assist in the war effort. He took up boxing, played basketball, loved skiing and hunting and camping, and was a passionate fan of the BYU Cougars and Utah Jazz. He also had a deep love for Scouting and led many groups of young men on outings to the Uintahs, Yellowstone, the Tetons, and beyond. Barry was a master gardener whose weed-free garden and world-class produce were the envy of all who knew him.

Barry was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous positions throughout his lifetime. During his retirement years, he and Carol served two missions as a couple, first to Kortrijk, Belgium, and later in Birmingham, Alabama. They also spent 10 years as workers in the Bountiful Temple.

Barry was both a gentleman and a gentle man. His quiet, steady strength was unwavering, as was his commitment to the people and things most dear to him. His work ethic was above reproach, and he was the consummate teacher. He also had a surprisingly sharp wit that would leave his listeners in stitches at the most unexpected moments. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Barry is survived by his wife, Carol; children Shara-Dawn Chambers (Peter) of Phoenix, Arizona; Keith Avery of Kaysville; Chris Titus (Ron) of Fruit Heights; Garth Avery of Kaysville; Carol-Lynne Hirschi (Joseph) of Marion, Illinois; and Lara-Anne Attanasio of Kaysville; his 44 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; brother Condon Avery (Wilma) of Riverton; sister Sue Swain of Orem; sister Ara Jean Hiatt of Mt. Airy, North Carolina; sister-in-law Virginia Avery of Mesa, Arizona; sister-in-law Pamela Avery of Orem, Utah; and many, many nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Barry.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kaysville 13th Ward, 200 N. 875 E., Kaysville.  Friends may visit family Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lindquist’s Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.  Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.

Barry’s family is deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of love they’ve received through this difficult time. A very special word of thanks is extended to Stefanie and Ashlie of Atlas Homecare and Hospice, and especially to Barry’s granddaughter Kristy “Avery” Broadbent, whose tender, compassionate, and skilled care for Grandpa in his final days is a gift that can never be repaid.