With heavy hearts , we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Papa on October 11, 2021.
Born in Dawson Creek at St. Joseph Hospital on October 7, 1944. Barrie was the 7th Child out of 11 born to Harold and Anne Schilds!
From a young age Barrie had a love of the outdoors and animals especially horses. Red was his pride and joy, up until the day he met his bride to be Lorraine Leoppky. They were married June 09, 1967. They lived upstairs at Johnson and Presleyn Volkswagen, making it convenient to go downstairs to work everyday.
One year later their first son Murray was born and they purchased their family home! Three years later their second son Cary was born and two years later their family was complete with a daughter Tanya!
He stayed at Volkswagen a couple years and then moved on to work at Zero Esso where he met his best friend and hunting partner Jim Bacon. Barrie and Jim made many memories in their 1954 Baja Volkswagen hunting buggy! When Zero Esso was sold Barrie decided to join his brothers at Aspol Ford dealership where he worked a total of 41 years from 1975-2016 as a mechanic, road salesman, service manager and parts manager meeting and helping many customers and creating many friendships.
Over the years Barrie continued his love of the outdoors fishing, hunting, river boating with friends and family creating many, many stories that he loved to share, especially his trip up the Tschowdi lakes on a river boat where he earned his nickname "Suitcase" being one of his favorite!
Barrie created his own piece of outdoor paradise when he purchased a family cabin at Swan Lake! Surrounded by his four grandchildren, and children many new memories were made , many of his stories shared around the campfire and so many laughs!
He loved cooking many BBQ pancake breakfasts, beer butt chickens, and his famous cutlets! There was always a seat at the table for anyone.
Having Grandchildren gave Barrie a whole new generation to share his wisdom with and he enjoyed every minute of it!
Barrie was truly the center of his families universe being a great husband and dad always willing to give advice, lend an ear, lend a hand or a tool. He always was there to fix, tinker or trim something!
He will truly be missed!
He is survived by his loving wife Lorraine Schilds, Sons Murray (Shelley) Schilds, Cary Schilds (Rhonda Scott), Daughter Tanya (Dennis) Enyedy, Granddaughter Morgen (Liam) Craig, Grandsons Garin Schilds, Parker Enyedy, Connor Enyedy. Brothers and Sisters Fran Schilds, Norma Leffingwell, Ted (Rose) Schilds, Bill (Pat) Schilds, Betty Ferguson, Pat (Jim) Inkster, many Nieces, Nephews and cousins. Barrie was predeceased by his Father and Mother Harold and Anne Schilds, brothers Ron, Doug, Larry Schilds and sister Barb Maguire.
Honorary pallbearers: Fran Schilds, Ted Schilds, Bill Schilds, Terry Schilds, Parker Enyedy, Garin Schilds, Connor Enyedy.
Source: Legacy December 2, 2021.