Barry Lynd Pegel

Boulder, Colorado Barry Lynd Pegel passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at his home in Bellingham, Washington. He was born November 29, 1948, at the Boulder Sanitarian in Boulder, Colorado, to Neil Lyndy Pegel and Virginia Marion (Brown) Pegel. His twin sister, Barbara Rene Pegel (Preas) was born 30 minutes after. Before his first birthday, the family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where they resided until September, 1955. At that time, the Pegel family moved to College Place, Washington. Barry and his twin sister attended Rogers Elementary and in 1967, Barry and his sister graduated from Walla Walla Valley Academy. Barry met and married Cheryl Marie Schultz on August 7, 1967. After living in College Place, during which sons, Leslie and Bryan, were born, they moved to Bellingham, Washington where they resided, other than a brief 3 year exception, until Barry passed to his rest just 12 days shy of his 65th birthday. Throughout his lifetime, Barry was employed by Whatcom Manufacturing, Lynden, WA building farm equipment. In addition, he was employed by various heating and sheet metal contractors, including NW Energy Systems of Bellingham. He also worked for his father at Neil’s Heating and Sheet Metal, College Place, WA. He enjoyed commercial fishing and briefly worked as a welder at the Bellingham Harbor. Barry was a creative person. His talents included photography, glass work, both stained glass and jewelry and countless other interests. Many family members and friends were given pieces of his creative works, which remain as memorable treasures that they will continue to value and appreciate. Barry was a loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather. Barry leaves family and friends to mourn including: His devoted and loving wife, Cheryl Marie (Schultz) Pegel, Bellingham, WA; sons, Leslie Pegel of Portland, OR and Bryan Pegel (Shannon) of Durango, CO. Grandchildren Jacob, Elle, Emily and Jack. A twin sister, Barbara (Pegel) Preas (Michael), sister Luanne Langer (Kelly Meyers), brothers: Steven (wife Alysa), Gregory (wife Stacy) and John Pegel; step-brothers Bruce, Kevin and Rhett Buckley; step-sister, Brenda Eveland; several nieces and nephews; Cameron Preas, Ryan Preas, Kara (Preas) Huertas, Lexi (March) Eddington, Danielle and Nicole March, Serafine George, Shelby Pegel, Scott, Jason and Jana Schultz; and a mother-in-law, Hazel Schultz; step-mother, Lois Pegel; brothers-in-law: Dr. Doug Schultz (Sandra), Gary Schultz (Ali) and Peter March (sister, Crystal, deceased). He also leaves several cousins and great nieces and nephews. Farewell Tribute Information He was an active member of the Bellingham Seventh-day Adventist Church, 910 North Forrest Street, where a celebration of his life will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 23. Pastor Doug Schultz, Barry’s brother-in-law, will officiate.

Barry Lynd Pegel

November 29, 1948 - November 17, 2013