Barry Klair Henderson, 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, at Owens Livingston Mortuary, 84 E. 19th South, in Snowflake. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 31, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Centennial Chapel, 880 N. Centennial Blvd. in Taylor, with a viewing one hour prior. He was born March 12, 1943, in Blanding, Utah, to David Henry Henderson and Aurelia Carroll. He had three older sisters, Carol, Evon and Janet, and a younger brother, Paul. Barry moved to Snowflake when he was 3 years old and lived there until he moved to Mesa when he was 12. He attended South Mountain High School, where he played football, ran track and was on the wrestling team. He also met the love of his life, Carol Ann Copeland. They were married in February 1963 and recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. He moved back to Snowflake in 1965 and worked at the paper mill for 33 years, first on the paper machine and then as a pipefitter. He retired in 1998 due to poor health and spent his remaining years taking care of his family. He loved to haul wood, camp, fish, read and watch his favorite sports teams. He always had a big garden, which he tended, and enjoyed all the fresh vegetables he raised. Barry was an active member of the LDS church-Centennial 6th Ward and held many callings in the church. His favorite calling was as a home teacher. Survivors include his wife, Carol of Taylor; four children, David Henderson of Tucson, Brian Henderson (Helen) of Taylor, Donna McNeil (Scott) of Taylor and Lee Henderson of Peoria; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Evon Rogers of Mesa; and a brother, Paul Ward of Snowflake. Barry was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his family.
