Barry P. Anderson age 71 of Tonka Bay passed away Thursday April 21, 2022.
Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday May 7, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (301 CR 19) in Excelsior with Pastor Brenda Legred as officiant. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow the service.
Serving as urn bearers Rob Weidman and Andy Quiring.
Barry Paul Anderson was born to Stanley and Phyllis (Nelson) Anderson in 1951 and grew up with his older brother Mark and younger siblings Chris, Dane, and Mary. His life took a turn for the amazing in 1962 when Stan and Phyllis purchased a log cabin on Bay Lake in Deerwood, Minnesota. Barry told his mother at a young age, "I do all my best breathing at Bay Lake." When he learned to drive, he was known to make the trip from Golden Valley in record time.
Barry graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1969. He began studying in the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities before switching to a hospitality major. After having worked several positions at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge in Deerwood, Minn., Barry was made the General Manager of the resort in his twenties. A folder in his office absolutely bursts with effusive thank you notes from both companies and families, who all praised Barry's attention to the tiniest of details and his impeccable customer service. He delighted in providing piping hot delicious meals and foolproof waterski instructions to people young and old.
Barry was quite fond of wooden boats and found so much joy riding around in his Higgins and his Century Arabian. It was at Bay Lake that he met his wife Andrea and made several lifelong "Bay Laker" friends.
Andrea and Barry were married in 1980 at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and honeymooned on the Gunflint Trail. They bought a perfect white and red cottage on Bay Lake, and in the 1980s became parents to Kelsey, Annika, and Amy. Barry loved sitting cross-legged on the floor with his girls, reading to them, playing games, and chatting. They moved to Clearwater Lake in 1986, where Barry pulled waterskiers and bob-skedders in loops all day long. After dinner the girls would beg to go "bouncing" in Big Blue, their Slickcraft. He was a master bonfire builder.
While the girls were still young, Barry began working at Professional Instruments in Hopkins, and the family moved to Tonka Bay, to a house with two apple trees and just a one-block walk to the beach. They joined Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where Barry ended up putting his restaurant manager skills to good use. He fed dinner to all the confirmation students and leaders every Wednesday for many years.
Little kids gravitated to Barry, especially his five grandchildren. He lovingly amassed a collection of matchbox cars with tracks, model boats (of course), and firetrucks so he could sit back and watch Drew, Owen, Arthur, Linnea, and Zoey play. He read them book after book after book. For many years he and Andrea watched Drew and Owen after school, and graciously watched Wild Kratts and Odd Squad at the dinner table.
Barry and Andrea loved the North Shore, and spent time on the trails and resorts along the Gunflint Trail. Barry flew through thousands of books on his Kindle, often reading an author's entire book list back to back. He also enjoyed watching the weekend cooking shows on PBS. Barry loved to cook, and has left treasured notes in the margins of his recipe pages. His meatballs and meatloaf were beloved by all, but especially his grandkids. On Sundays Barry and Andrea would visit her parents and bring apple pie, chocolate cake, or key lime bars. Jack would say, "You outdid yourself again, Barry." In his final days Barry told Andrea that he could smell heaven, and that it smelled like apple pie. He couldn't wait to "go home."
Barry retired in October 2021 and spent lots of time reading. He had a final visit to Bay Lake this winter and spent time with his beloved siblings. All who knew Barry will miss his calm and loving presence, his gentle voice, and his affectionate hugs.
Barry is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Phyllis Anderson; brother Mark Anderson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Marilyn Landberg; brothers-in-law Richard Landberg, John Landberg, Mike Landberg.
Barry is survived by his loving family: wife Andrea Anderson; children Kelsey (Andrew) Quiring of Chanhassen, Annika Anderson of Minneapolis, Amy (Robert) Weidman of Chanhassen; grandchildren Drew, Owen, Arthur, Linnea and Zoey; brothers and sister Christian (Barbara) Anderson of Shoreview, Dane Anderson of New Hope, Mary (Bradley) Coomes of Plymouth; sister-in-law Barbara Anderson of Woodbury; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday May 7, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (301 CR 19) in Excelsior with Pastor Brenda Legred as officiant. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow the service.
Serving as urn bearers Rob Weidman and Andy Quiring.
Barry Paul Anderson was born to Stanley and Phyllis (Nelson) Anderson in 1951 and grew up with his older brother Mark and younger siblings Chris, Dane, and Mary. His life took a turn for the amazing in 1962 when Stan and Phyllis purchased a log cabin on Bay Lake in Deerwood, Minnesota. Barry told his mother at a young age, "I do all my best breathing at Bay Lake." When he learned to drive, he was known to make the trip from Golden Valley in record time.
Barry graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1969. He began studying in the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities before switching to a hospitality major. After having worked several positions at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge in Deerwood, Minn., Barry was made the General Manager of the resort in his twenties. A folder in his office absolutely bursts with effusive thank you notes from both companies and families, who all praised Barry's attention to the tiniest of details and his impeccable customer service. He delighted in providing piping hot delicious meals and foolproof waterski instructions to people young and old.
Barry was quite fond of wooden boats and found so much joy riding around in his Higgins and his Century Arabian. It was at Bay Lake that he met his wife Andrea and made several lifelong "Bay Laker" friends.
Andrea and Barry were married in 1980 at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and honeymooned on the Gunflint Trail. They bought a perfect white and red cottage on Bay Lake, and in the 1980s became parents to Kelsey, Annika, and Amy. Barry loved sitting cross-legged on the floor with his girls, reading to them, playing games, and chatting. They moved to Clearwater Lake in 1986, where Barry pulled waterskiers and bob-skedders in loops all day long. After dinner the girls would beg to go "bouncing" in Big Blue, their Slickcraft. He was a master bonfire builder.
While the girls were still young, Barry began working at Professional Instruments in Hopkins, and the family moved to Tonka Bay, to a house with two apple trees and just a one-block walk to the beach. They joined Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where Barry ended up putting his restaurant manager skills to good use. He fed dinner to all the confirmation students and leaders every Wednesday for many years.
Little kids gravitated to Barry, especially his five grandchildren. He lovingly amassed a collection of matchbox cars with tracks, model boats (of course), and firetrucks so he could sit back and watch Drew, Owen, Arthur, Linnea, and Zoey play. He read them book after book after book. For many years he and Andrea watched Drew and Owen after school, and graciously watched Wild Kratts and Odd Squad at the dinner table.
Barry and Andrea loved the North Shore, and spent time on the trails and resorts along the Gunflint Trail. Barry flew through thousands of books on his Kindle, often reading an author's entire book list back to back. He also enjoyed watching the weekend cooking shows on PBS. Barry loved to cook, and has left treasured notes in the margins of his recipe pages. His meatballs and meatloaf were beloved by all, but especially his grandkids. On Sundays Barry and Andrea would visit her parents and bring apple pie, chocolate cake, or key lime bars. Jack would say, "You outdid yourself again, Barry." In his final days Barry told Andrea that he could smell heaven, and that it smelled like apple pie. He couldn't wait to "go home."
Barry retired in October 2021 and spent lots of time reading. He had a final visit to Bay Lake this winter and spent time with his beloved siblings. All who knew Barry will miss his calm and loving presence, his gentle voice, and his affectionate hugs.
Barry is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Phyllis Anderson; brother Mark Anderson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Marilyn Landberg; brothers-in-law Richard Landberg, John Landberg, Mike Landberg.
Barry is survived by his loving family: wife Andrea Anderson; children Kelsey (Andrew) Quiring of Chanhassen, Annika Anderson of Minneapolis, Amy (Robert) Weidman of Chanhassen; grandchildren Drew, Owen, Arthur, Linnea and Zoey; brothers and sister Christian (Barbara) Anderson of Shoreview, Dane Anderson of New Hope, Mary (Bradley) Coomes of Plymouth; sister-in-law Barbara Anderson of Woodbury; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Barry P. Anderson age 71 of Tonka Bay passed away Thursday April 21, 2022.
Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday May 7, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (301 CR 19) in Excelsior with Pastor Brenda Legred as officiant. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow the service.
Serving as urn bearers Rob Weidman and Andy Quiring.
Barry Paul Anderson was born to Stanley and Phyllis (Nelson) Anderson in 1951 and grew up with his older brother Mark and younger siblings Chris, Dane, and Mary. His life took a turn for the amazing in 1962 when Stan and Phyllis purchased a log cabin on Bay Lake in Deerwood, Minnesota. Barry told his mother at a young age, "I do all my best breathing at Bay Lake." When he learned to drive, he was known to make the trip from Golden Valley in record time.
Barry graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1969. He began studying in the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities before switching to a hospitality major. After having worked several positions at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge in Deerwood, Minn., Barry was made the General Manager of the resort in his twenties. A folder in his office absolutely bursts with effusive thank you notes from both companies and families, who all praised Barry's attention to the tiniest of details and his impeccable customer service. He delighted in providing piping hot delicious meals and foolproof waterski instructions to people young and old.
Barry was quite fond of wooden boats and found so much joy riding around in his Higgins and his Century Arabian. It was at Bay Lake that he met his wife Andrea and made several lifelong "Bay Laker" friends.
Andrea and Barry were married in 1980 at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and honeymooned on the Gunflint Trail. They bought a perfect white and red cottage on Bay Lake, and in the 1980s became parents to Kelsey, Annika, and Amy. Barry loved sitting cross-legged on the floor with his girls, reading to them, playing games, and chatting. They moved to Clearwater Lake in 1986, where Barry pulled waterskiers and bob-skedders in loops all day long. After dinner the girls would beg to go "bouncing" in Big Blue, their Slickcraft. He was a master bonfire builder.
While the girls were still young, Barry began working at Professional Instruments in Hopkins, and the family moved to Tonka Bay, to a house with two apple trees and just a one-block walk to the beach. They joined Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where Barry ended up putting his restaurant manager skills to good use. He fed dinner to all the confirmation students and leaders every Wednesday for many years.
Little kids gravitated to Barry, especially his five grandchildren. He lovingly amassed a collection of matchbox cars with tracks, model boats (of course), and firetrucks so he could sit back and watch Drew, Owen, Arthur, Linnea, and Zoey play. He read them book after book after book. For many years he and Andrea watched Drew and Owen after school, and graciously watched Wild Kratts and Odd Squad at the dinner table.
Barry and Andrea loved the North Shore, and spent time on the trails and resorts along the Gunflint Trail. Barry flew through thousands of books on his Kindle, often reading an author's entire book list back to back. He also enjoyed watching the weekend cooking shows on PBS. Barry loved to cook, and has left treasured notes in the margins of his recipe pages. His meatballs and meatloaf were beloved by all, but especially his grandkids. On Sundays Barry and Andrea would visit her parents and bring apple pie, chocolate cake, or key lime bars. Jack would say, "You outdid yourself again, Barry." In his final days Barry told Andrea that he could smell heaven, and that it smelled like apple pie. He couldn't wait to "go home."
Barry retired in October 2021 and spent lots of time reading. He had a final visit to Bay Lake this winter and spent time with his beloved siblings. All who knew Barry will miss his calm and loving presence, his gentle voice, and his affectionate hugs.
Barry is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Phyllis Anderson; brother Mark Anderson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Marilyn Landberg; brothers-in-law Richard Landberg, John Landberg, Mike Landberg.
Barry is survived by his loving family: wife Andrea Anderson; children Kelsey (Andrew) Quiring of Chanhassen, Annika Anderson of Minneapolis, Amy (Robert) Weidman of Chanhassen; grandchildren Drew, Owen, Arthur, Linnea and Zoey; brothers and sister Christian (Barbara) Anderson of Shoreview, Dane Anderson of New Hope, Mary (Bradley) Coomes of Plymouth; sister-in-law Barbara Anderson of Woodbury; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday May 7, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (301 CR 19) in Excelsior with Pastor Brenda Legred as officiant. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow the service.
Serving as urn bearers Rob Weidman and Andy Quiring.
Barry Paul Anderson was born to Stanley and Phyllis (Nelson) Anderson in 1951 and grew up with his older brother Mark and younger siblings Chris, Dane, and Mary. His life took a turn for the amazing in 1962 when Stan and Phyllis purchased a log cabin on Bay Lake in Deerwood, Minnesota. Barry told his mother at a young age, "I do all my best breathing at Bay Lake." When he learned to drive, he was known to make the trip from Golden Valley in record time.
Barry graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1969. He began studying in the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities before switching to a hospitality major. After having worked several positions at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge in Deerwood, Minn., Barry was made the General Manager of the resort in his twenties. A folder in his office absolutely bursts with effusive thank you notes from both companies and families, who all praised Barry's attention to the tiniest of details and his impeccable customer service. He delighted in providing piping hot delicious meals and foolproof waterski instructions to people young and old.
Barry was quite fond of wooden boats and found so much joy riding around in his Higgins and his Century Arabian. It was at Bay Lake that he met his wife Andrea and made several lifelong "Bay Laker" friends.
Andrea and Barry were married in 1980 at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and honeymooned on the Gunflint Trail. They bought a perfect white and red cottage on Bay Lake, and in the 1980s became parents to Kelsey, Annika, and Amy. Barry loved sitting cross-legged on the floor with his girls, reading to them, playing games, and chatting. They moved to Clearwater Lake in 1986, where Barry pulled waterskiers and bob-skedders in loops all day long. After dinner the girls would beg to go "bouncing" in Big Blue, their Slickcraft. He was a master bonfire builder.
While the girls were still young, Barry began working at Professional Instruments in Hopkins, and the family moved to Tonka Bay, to a house with two apple trees and just a one-block walk to the beach. They joined Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where Barry ended up putting his restaurant manager skills to good use. He fed dinner to all the confirmation students and leaders every Wednesday for many years.
Little kids gravitated to Barry, especially his five grandchildren. He lovingly amassed a collection of matchbox cars with tracks, model boats (of course), and firetrucks so he could sit back and watch Drew, Owen, Arthur, Linnea, and Zoey play. He read them book after book after book. For many years he and Andrea watched Drew and Owen after school, and graciously watched Wild Kratts and Odd Squad at the dinner table.
Barry and Andrea loved the North Shore, and spent time on the trails and resorts along the Gunflint Trail. Barry flew through thousands of books on his Kindle, often reading an author's entire book list back to back. He also enjoyed watching the weekend cooking shows on PBS. Barry loved to cook, and has left treasured notes in the margins of his recipe pages. His meatballs and meatloaf were beloved by all, but especially his grandkids. On Sundays Barry and Andrea would visit her parents and bring apple pie, chocolate cake, or key lime bars. Jack would say, "You outdid yourself again, Barry." In his final days Barry told Andrea that he could smell heaven, and that it smelled like apple pie. He couldn't wait to "go home."
Barry retired in October 2021 and spent lots of time reading. He had a final visit to Bay Lake this winter and spent time with his beloved siblings. All who knew Barry will miss his calm and loving presence, his gentle voice, and his affectionate hugs.
Barry is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Phyllis Anderson; brother Mark Anderson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Marilyn Landberg; brothers-in-law Richard Landberg, John Landberg, Mike Landberg.
Barry is survived by his loving family: wife Andrea Anderson; children Kelsey (Andrew) Quiring of Chanhassen, Annika Anderson of Minneapolis, Amy (Robert) Weidman of Chanhassen; grandchildren Drew, Owen, Arthur, Linnea and Zoey; brothers and sister Christian (Barbara) Anderson of Shoreview, Dane Anderson of New Hope, Mary (Bradley) Coomes of Plymouth; sister-in-law Barbara Anderson of Woodbury; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
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