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In Memory

Barry Van Orden - Class of 1981

Barry Allen Van Orden our beloved son, father, and brother passed from this life at the age of 52. He crossed over to the other side of the veil to be met by his two brothers, Scott and Michael, and his Grandpa and Grandma Potter whom he loved and missed. He died unexpectedly from a heart attack on December 23, 2015. Barry was born on August 9, 1963 to Claudia Anne Potter Clark, and Royd Hyer Van Orden, in Ogden, Utah.

Barry lived for and loved his two children, Kristin and Michael. He loved his "big" younger brother Daniel, whom he admired greatly for his accomplishments. Barry, Daniel, and their Mom together grew stronger over the years, from the unexpected tragedies they have faced. Towards the last few years of Barry's life he was blessed to have found true love with Christine Poulson whom he cherished and adored.

Barry is survived by his Daughter, Kristin (Wade) Miller, Son Michael Kade Van Orden, Brother Daniel Richard Van Orden (Emily), Mother and Stepfather Claudia and Platte Evans Clark, Father Royd Hyer Van Orden, Companion Christine Poulson, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Canyon View Stake Center, 2110 N. Main St. Centerville, UT. Friends and family are invited to visit Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 No. Main St. Bountiful, UT, and at the church Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 A.M. prior to the services. Interment will follow in the Montpelier, Idaho Cemetery.