Rayona Elizabeth Barry

3/25/1921 - 3/17/2014

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Obituary For Rayona Elizabeth Barry

Rayona Barry passed away peacefully on March 17, 2014. She was born to Ray and Josephine Stevenson in Vallejo, CA on March 25, 1921.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Barry, and her son, Joel Notter. She is survived by her children, Daniel Notter and his wife, Diane; Mary Mahns and her husband, Hank; John Castro and his wife, Jeri; Matt Barry; Linda Parvis and her husband, Jack. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Cindy, Cathleen, Henry, Evan, John, Kelly, Justine, Janelle, Joey and Joelle.

Rayona will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who lived life to its fullest and who was often seen dancing and singing with her husband John at the local senior centers and Elks Lodge. She loved to dance, sing, read, travel, knit, swim and discuss history and current events. Her favorite travel spot was Maui, Hawaii.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Landmark Villa Senior Residential Living, 21000 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541.

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  • 10/01/2021

    Lit a candle in memory of Rayona Elizabeth Barry

  • 10/01/2021

    Rayona passed in her sleep...she had spunk & spirit and now can dance again with the "Old Coach"!

  • 10/01/2021

    "When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: Either you will be given something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly" Physicist Edward Teller

  • 10/01/2021

    1 file added to the album Christmas 2005

  • 10/01/2021

    Full of life Friends and fun Poolside chats Days of sun Dancing steps Down travel paths Loving hugs Meant to last So it's goodbye A journey's end So it's goodbye Goodbye our friend Pot roast stews Family times Books to read Glass of wine Songs of old Hearts filled Times that passed Remembered still So it's goodbye A journey's end So it's goodbye Goodbye our friend Sundays dress Stories told Smile like memories Eyes of gold So it's goodbye A journey's end So it's goodbye Goodbye our friend So it's goodbye Goodbye our friend

  • 10/01/2021

    2 files added to the album 85th Birthday

  • 10/01/2021

    Rest in peace Grandma Rayona

  • 10/01/2021

    Rest in peace and dance a dance with your love. Thank you for being in our lives Ron

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