Date of Death: June 3, 2020
Service Details
A memorial service will be held at The Blesing Home on the River on Sat. June 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Barry always loved a HOMEMADE POTLUCK. Please bring a dish to pass and come enjoy some time on the river.
Obituary Notice
Barry Eugene Blesing, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Eugene and Ida (Campbell) Blesing. Barry was raised in Gobles, MI on Brandywine Lake where he spent time fishing with his Mom and working on many projects with his Dad. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and upon his discharge began working at National Water Lift alongside his father. He also spent many of his earlier years buying, fixing, and racing cars. He later became a Tool and Die maker at X-L Machine where he met the love of his life Pam. Barry and Pam spent the last 20 years of his life fishing and cruising the St. Joe River. Above all Barry loved his family and his friends. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all.
Barry leaves to cherish in his loving memory, his wife, Pamela “Pam” Blesing; three daughters, Michelle (Christopher) Rasler, Amy Blivin, and Kristy (Chris) Bloom; two sons, Michael Blesing, and Eugene (Jessica) Blesing; two sisters, Evelyn (Jim) Walburn and Carol (Jesse) Richards; fifteen beloved grandchildren, Erika, Derek, Bryon, Correy, Makoche, Kylie, Victoria, Tiffany, Chayton, Rowen, Ellyssa, Ava, Shae, Parker and Carter; great grandchildren, Adelynm and Cayden; and his special baby girl, Sheila.
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Hey Dad, thank you for being my dad. I know it was a tough job, but you seemed to handle it and get through it without a scratch. You are the only hero I’ve ever had. I’ll miss you more than I can ever say. I love you dad.
Pa is,
So sorry I will try my best to be there on Sat.
Holly
So sad to hear of Barry’s passing. I never made it down to take that boat ride on the river with you old friend. Prayers to Barry’s family.
Thoughts and prayers to Barry’s family. He was such a kind, gentle, loving man and will be missed by many.
Thank you guys. You were some of his favorite people. He sure missed having coffee with you.
My blessings to you and your family Pam I love you I loved Barry Dele sends his love and condolences as well I would love to join you at the memorial service on June 13 much love Faustina
Yup, one of the good ones. RIP
One of the nicest guys you could know. He will be greatly missed by all his coffee buddies at Dads Place, Dairy Bar and McDonald’s. He was always smiling and happy. Thinking of you Pam and the girls, of course his grandkids. Lots of love and hugs to you all! R.I.H Barry ♥️😘
Sorry for your loss. Hugs to all.
So sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to the family
Sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. It has been many years since Gobles/Kendall and I’ve seen or talked with any of you. Will certainly keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill (Bailey) & Mike Dwyer
My deepest sympathies to Barry’s family, He was a fun guy when we all went to school together many years ago It was good to see him a few times in the last few years. Kind thoughts and prayers for all of his family.