Barry Childers, 82, a clinical psychologist and long-time peace activist, died on 4 April in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The cause of death was heart disease.
Following service in the US Air Force, Dr. Childers had a varied career as a clinical psychologist, serving with the Veterans' Administration at different hospitals around the country and teaching at the University of North Dakota, Pembroke State University, Miami University of Ohio, Lafayette College, Ramapo College, and Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland.
He received his Bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Kentucky and his doctorate in psychology from Florida State University. In addition to his formal positions, he worked in mental health clinics, had a small private practice, and did workshops on a range of issues, including Jungian psychology, listening, and stress management.
Dr. Childers was raised in Berea, Kentucky and his Appalachian heritage was apparent in his Kentucky drawl and his commitment to addressing poverty and illiteracy. He had a deep passion for peace, was active in the anti-Vietnam war and civil rights movements and worked with a number of peace organizations. As a pacifist, he found a spiritual home in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). He was an avid golfer, a voracious reader, and an accomplished musician who loved to lead people in singing folk songs and spirituals. His interests were eclectic – ranging from weaving to Nietzsche, from flea markets to nuclear power, from camping to bluegrass music, from politics to gardening. He enjoyed life to the fullest, with a laugh that could be heard from far away, an insatiable curiosity and a deep love for his family.
After his retirement, Dr. Childers returned to the US in 2006, settling in the Washington area, after having lived 15 years in Switzerland and two years in Sweden.
He is survived by two sisters, Linda Carter and Ruth Friedheim, both of Kentucky; by his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth Ferris and by their children, Jon Ferris (and his wife Tina Hinh) of Arlington, Virginia and Sara Ferris-Childers of Zurich, Switzerland; by his children V. Sande Childers (of Palm Beach, California), Doug Childers (San Rafael, California) and Russ Childers (and his wife, Karen Stockert )of Seattle, Washington) and by his grand-daughter, Adele Ferris.
A small private memorial service was held. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE 19958.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Nyack, New York (forusa.org) which has worked for peace and justice issues since 1915.
Following service in the US Air Force, Dr. Childers had a varied career as a clinical psychologist, serving with the Veterans' Administration at different hospitals around the country and teaching at the University of North Dakota, Pembroke State University, Miami University of Ohio, Lafayette College, Ramapo College, and Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland.
He received his Bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Kentucky and his doctorate in psychology from Florida State University. In addition to his formal positions, he worked in mental health clinics, had a small private practice, and did workshops on a range of issues, including Jungian psychology, listening, and stress management.
Dr. Childers was raised in Berea, Kentucky and his Appalachian heritage was apparent in his Kentucky drawl and his commitment to addressing poverty and illiteracy. He had a deep passion for peace, was active in the anti-Vietnam war and civil rights movements and worked with a number of peace organizations. As a pacifist, he found a spiritual home in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). He was an avid golfer, a voracious reader, and an accomplished musician who loved to lead people in singing folk songs and spirituals. His interests were eclectic – ranging from weaving to Nietzsche, from flea markets to nuclear power, from camping to bluegrass music, from politics to gardening. He enjoyed life to the fullest, with a laugh that could be heard from far away, an insatiable curiosity and a deep love for his family.
After his retirement, Dr. Childers returned to the US in 2006, settling in the Washington area, after having lived 15 years in Switzerland and two years in Sweden.
He is survived by two sisters, Linda Carter and Ruth Friedheim, both of Kentucky; by his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth Ferris and by their children, Jon Ferris (and his wife Tina Hinh) of Arlington, Virginia and Sara Ferris-Childers of Zurich, Switzerland; by his children V. Sande Childers (of Palm Beach, California), Doug Childers (San Rafael, California) and Russ Childers (and his wife, Karen Stockert )of Seattle, Washington) and by his grand-daughter, Adele Ferris.
A small private memorial service was held. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE 19958.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Nyack, New York (forusa.org) which has worked for peace and justice issues since 1915.
Barry Childers, 82, a clinical psychologist and long-time peace activist, died on 4 April in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The cause of death was heart disease.
Following service in the US Air Force, Dr. Childers had a varied career as a clinical psychologist, serving with the Veterans' Administration at different hospitals around the country and teaching at the University of North Dakota, Pembroke State University, Miami University of Ohio, Lafayette College, Ramapo College, and Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland.
He received his Bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Kentucky and his doctorate in psychology from Florida State University. In addition to his formal positions, he worked in mental health clinics, had a small private practice, and did workshops on a range of issues, including Jungian psychology, listening, and stress management.
Dr. Childers was raised in Berea, Kentucky and his Appalachian heritage was apparent in his Kentucky drawl and his commitment to addressing poverty and illiteracy. He had a deep passion for peace, was active in the anti-Vietnam war and civil rights movements and worked with a number of peace organizations. As a pacifist, he found a spiritual home in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). He was an avid golfer, a voracious reader, and an accomplished musician who loved to lead people in singing folk songs and spirituals. His interests were eclectic – ranging from weaving to Nietzsche, from flea markets to nuclear power, from camping to bluegrass music, from politics to gardening. He enjoyed life to the fullest, with a laugh that could be heard from far away, an insatiable curiosity and a deep love for his family.
After his retirement, Dr. Childers returned to the US in 2006, settling in the Washington area, after having lived 15 years in Switzerland and two years in Sweden.
He is survived by two sisters, Linda Carter and Ruth Friedheim, both of Kentucky; by his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth Ferris and by their children, Jon Ferris (and his wife Tina Hinh) of Arlington, Virginia and Sara Ferris-Childers of Zurich, Switzerland; by his children V. Sande Childers (of Palm Beach, California), Doug Childers (San Rafael, California) and Russ Childers (and his wife, Karen Stockert )of Seattle, Washington) and by his grand-daughter, Adele Ferris.
A small private memorial service was held. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE 19958.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Nyack, New York (forusa.org) which has worked for peace and justice issues since 1915.
Following service in the US Air Force, Dr. Childers had a varied career as a clinical psychologist, serving with the Veterans' Administration at different hospitals around the country and teaching at the University of North Dakota, Pembroke State University, Miami University of Ohio, Lafayette College, Ramapo College, and Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland.
He received his Bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Kentucky and his doctorate in psychology from Florida State University. In addition to his formal positions, he worked in mental health clinics, had a small private practice, and did workshops on a range of issues, including Jungian psychology, listening, and stress management.
Dr. Childers was raised in Berea, Kentucky and his Appalachian heritage was apparent in his Kentucky drawl and his commitment to addressing poverty and illiteracy. He had a deep passion for peace, was active in the anti-Vietnam war and civil rights movements and worked with a number of peace organizations. As a pacifist, he found a spiritual home in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). He was an avid golfer, a voracious reader, and an accomplished musician who loved to lead people in singing folk songs and spirituals. His interests were eclectic – ranging from weaving to Nietzsche, from flea markets to nuclear power, from camping to bluegrass music, from politics to gardening. He enjoyed life to the fullest, with a laugh that could be heard from far away, an insatiable curiosity and a deep love for his family.
After his retirement, Dr. Childers returned to the US in 2006, settling in the Washington area, after having lived 15 years in Switzerland and two years in Sweden.
He is survived by two sisters, Linda Carter and Ruth Friedheim, both of Kentucky; by his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth Ferris and by their children, Jon Ferris (and his wife Tina Hinh) of Arlington, Virginia and Sara Ferris-Childers of Zurich, Switzerland; by his children V. Sande Childers (of Palm Beach, California), Doug Childers (San Rafael, California) and Russ Childers (and his wife, Karen Stockert )of Seattle, Washington) and by his grand-daughter, Adele Ferris.
A small private memorial service was held. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE 19958.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Nyack, New York (forusa.org) which has worked for peace and justice issues since 1915.
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