Barry Carlson

April 14, 1933 - November 4, 2016

Barry Carlson, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016, peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. Barry was born April 14, 1933, in Salem, Utah.  He passed away as a result of congestive heart failure and other associated health issues.   Barry attended elementary school in Salem and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1951.  In high school, he played varsity football and received his pilot’s license at age 16.  After graduation, he attended BYU and later served in the military in El Paso as a Sargent during the Korean War.  He married Gloria June Snow on February 10, 1955. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple in May of 1998.  They were blessed with an angel from Heaven, Ricky, their down-syndrome love and joy of their life.  Together they lived a full life, enjoying all that Utah has to offer. You could often find them camping up a canyon, water skiing on a beautiful lake or skiing the slopes of the Wasatch Mountain resorts. Barry loved living in Spanish Fork and he loved BYU football and very seldom missed a game. He spent most of his lifetime as a salesman for Coca-Cola and S&W Foods companies.  He was honored as Salesman of the Year by S&W in 1988. Barry and Gloria enjoyed dancing and always loved traveling in the motor home with "the group."  He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He especially enjoyed serving with his wife, as Stake Missionaries, in the Church Welfare office.   Barry was preceded in death by his parents, Legrande and Nelda Carlson; sister, Jane Carlson; and his loving son, Ricky. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; two daughters, Dana Lyn (Steve) Boyack of Orem, and Kimberly Ann (Mark) Clayson of Nephi; brothers, Paul Carlson of Draper, and Gus Ray Carlson of Salem.  Barry was grandpa to 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The Carlson Family would like to thank CNS Hospice and Utah Valley Mortuary for all of their help, assistance and loving kindness at this time of grief. Funeral Services for Barry will be held Thursday, November 10th, at 11:00 am at the LDS Chapel located at 503 E. 900 N., Spanish Fork, UT. Viewings will also be held at the church on Wednesday, November 9th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:40 am. Interment in Springville Evergreen Cemetery with Military Honors.