Barry Innes Taylor
On Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 Barry Innes Taylor, aged 60 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side. Barry fought hard to stay but succumbed to an aggressive cancer.
Barry was born July 28th, 1960 in Saskatoon, SK to Neil and Pauline Taylor of Outlook, SK. He later grew up in Regina, SK where he attended Thom Collegiate High School, graduating in 1978. After high school Barry worked for SGI before attending Saskatchewan Technical Institute and continuing on to the University of Regina where he received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
After university Barry worked for SaskWater and Sask Watershed Authority as a Hydrologist for many years. He was very proud of his engineering degree and wore his pinky ring daily. Barry retired from the Watershed Authority in 2012 after many years of service to pursue his true passion, farming. His farm started as a hobby but it quickly became clear that this was more than a hobby and it morphed into a more than full time job. Barry farmed near Craven, SK for many years until his illness no longer allowed him to continue.
Barry was a proud father to three children: Christopher born in 1985, Bri’Anne born in 1989 and Alexander born in 1996. He met the love of his life, Janice, in 2006 and quickly inherited 4 more children and 3 grandchildren. Those 3 were later joined by 11 more and Barry was Grandpa to 14!
Barry loved all things muscle cars and guns, snow machines and jet skis, farming, and family! He had boundless energy for the things he loved. He was a unique personality and a goofy character. Barry was always willing to share a joke and make people feel welcome. He was successful in all of his endeavours and was helpful whenever he could be. He was a cornerstone for his beloved family.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Douglas and Claire; parents, Neil and Pauline; and mother-in-law, Doris Heidinger. Barry is survived by his wife, Janice Pengelly-Taylor; his children: Christopher Taylor, Bri’Anne (Kyle) McKellar, and Alexander (Grace) Taylor; step-children: Tiffany (Chris) Wilson, Adrienne (Shaun) Muchowski, Erik (Winnie) Pengelly and Zachary (Shelby) Pengelly; sister, Carol (Alan) Weisbrod; brothers, Blake (Caralee) Taylor and Todd Taylor; his 14 grandchildren: Emma, Hannah, Ella, Mason, Sophie, Damien, Nikkia, Chloe, Abigail, Addison, Kylee, Karter, Bentlee and Mykonos; father-in-law, Edward Heidinger; 7 step-siblings and their spouses; and too many nieces and nephews to count.
Due to public health restrictions, a Private Service will be held for immediate family only. You are welcome to view the service virtually on Sunday, December 13th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barry’s name may be made to Hunger in Moose Jaw, 269 Stadacona St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1Z4. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Janice, I am so sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grieving. Barry was such a fun guy and we all wish we had had more time with him. Thank you also for taking time during your grieving to acknowledge our own. God Bless Janice and family.
Janice, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Linda Fulton
So sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. I graduated engineering with Barry and spent many great times together. Very sad to hear this tragic news…. My sympathies to all who loved Barry.
We were so saddened to learn of the death of the love of your life and your best friend and companion, Barry. Know that we are thinking of you and your families and offer all of you our deepest sympathies. A virtual big and loving hug is sent to you, Janice, with this email.
All our love,
Ginny Stumborg-Rosin and Bob Olson
Janice and family, please accept our deepest condolences at your loss. We will keep you all and Barry in our thoughts and prayers this Christmas season.
Janice,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Barry was a great neighbor and friend, I know Darcy cherished his friendship, he was such a joy to be around and I always laughed when he would get out of his truck in our yard and say BOO to my 3 dogs and he would laugh when they would run…
Thinking of the family at this hard time. The virtual funeral service was a really nice tribute, nice to see my cousins again (it’s been a while). Loved the songs too. Rest in Peace Barry, love cousin Melanie Maduik
The virtual service for Barry was so perfect. The Saskatchewan wheat fields, the guitar playing and singing Minister and how my sweet cousins Carol, Blake and Todd held it together beautifully. From the depths of our hearts, know that my family, our family, will always be together one way or another. We will all be a part of the light together, one day. Love from Melanie, Jeff, Deb, Rose and Jim Maduik. XOXOXO
Going to miss the real farmer
Janice and family, so sorry for your loss. Our condolences.
my sincere condolences. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Barry. a very smart, fun, caring, perceptive man…. a very good engineer… and quickly became a very good farmer. very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about cousin Barry. In the 1960s Barry spent many summer days at our farm near Phonehill. Recall young Barry was interested in the old tractors, machinery, abandoned cars and trucks. He had fun observing the critters and liked to climb trees. Even then he repaired the cat house for me.