Barry Bateman

On Saturday, October 24th, 2020, Barry Bateman, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 70. Barry was born on October 4th, 1950 in Montreal, Quebec to Tom and Louise (Campeau) Bateman. In March of 1970 he married Louann Phyllis Rempel. They raised two daughters, Leslie and Terri, in Prince George, British Columbia. After the passing of Louann, Barry met his second wife Lynn (McCarthy) and her children Shauna, Kelsey and Kenna-Rae and he moved to Kelowna, British Columbia.

Barry was a family man who had a passion for hunting and fishing. He loved to teach his grandkids how to ride quads, snowmobiles, motorbikes and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. Barry loved large family gatherings and valued his relationships with his family and friends. He had an infectious smile, a loud, hearty laugh, and a kind spirit. He was generous with his time and advice and because he was so handy spent countless hours helping others with projects.

Barry was preceded in death by his father, Tom, his mother, Louise, his brothers Roy, Terry, Grant(twin), his sister, Shirley, and his first wife Louann. He is survived by his sisters Barbara, Evelyn, Bernice, and Linda, his brother Gordon, his wife Lynn, his two daughters, Leslie and Terri, his step children Shauna, Kelsey and Kenna-Rae, and his nine grandchildren Logan, Kalli, Kacie, McKenna, Tyra, Kody, Timothy, Grayson and Gunner.