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Rebecca Jane Barry, 57, died on May 27, 2024, from natural causes. A private celebration of life will be planned and announced at a later date for friends and family to join together, and to remember and celebrate the life of Becky and the amazing impact she had on all that she met and interacted with. Becky was born on December 28, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Parker and Jane Waddington. At a young age, Becky showed a gift in her athletic abilities and enjoyed gymnastics, cheerleading and track. She attended Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Following high school, Becky attended radiology school at Mercy St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology. Becky always had a passion for caring for others. She demonstrated this in her professional career at Mercy Medical Center and then later at Physicians Clinic of Iowa. Becky‘s passions continued through her volunteerism, working on a traveling mammogram van and numerous fund-raising galas where she worked to help raise funds for some of her favorite charities, including the American Cancer Society . Becky was married to Tom Barry on July 18th, 2009, as the two had found great love in each other and someone they could enjoy love and life with! Becky had found her perfect match in Tom, as she had shared that he was the love her life and how his sense of humor always warmed her heart! Becky and Tom had many adventures together traveling in their RV across the country with their dogs. Becky loved spending time in the outdoors whether it was time skiing on the slopes in Vale, taking a trail ride on the ATV with her husband Tom on their farm, or enjoying soaking up the sun by their pool. Becky always found a way to have a good time and a way to create a memory, she had a tenacity for life and a way for making everyone feel special! Becky will be remembered as a woman and a friend who lived life to its fullest, bringing a laugh and good time to all she was with. She decorated her home for each and every holiday, making it a magical place to walk into. She was the hostess with the mostest and knew how to plan a beautiful party & gala, or if you were just stopping by, she would make sure you were leaving with a favorite treat in hand, this even included the Schwann's man. Becky is preceded in death by her mother, Jane and brother-in-law, Scotty. She is survived by her husband, Tom, father, Parker, sisters, Wendy & Amy, brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Summer, nieces and nephews, and numerous friends and neighbors who were like family to her, including her sweet pug, Stella who never left her side. Becky was blessed with a life-long friend of 53 years; Julie and Becky had a friendship that not only stood the test of time, but created a storybook full of memories. In her final days, Becky was re-united with her biological daughter, Sarah and her husband, Todd. This filled a long-time dream and void that Becky had felt in her heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
