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Santa Fe,New Mexico

I just heard Barry Todd of Colorado passed away today from cancer. I knew he was very sick as we had emailed a few times this year. So sorry. He will be missed by all.

6/23/2014 1:06:30 AM

Colorado

For those who dont know Barry. He grew ag's from the early 80's when he heard of Howard Dill. He Grew other large pumpkins before that. He had been fighting leukemia since last Fall.

6/23/2014 8:59:59 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Very sorry to hear this. Barry was a Colorado Pioneer grower, his absence from this hobby will be dearly missed. Our sincere condolences go out to his family....

Gary and Celeste Grande

6/23/2014 10:06:06 AM

Hamburg, NY

Barry was one of the first back when we just got started. Growing at altitude, he always impressed me. We spoke a couple of times a year or so ago and he had a great outlook on life. Truly one of giant pumpkin growing's greatest! God Bless,

Ray Waterman

6/23/2014 1:09:27 PM

Parker, Co

Barry Todd was one of the pioneers of giant pumpkin growing. He started growing as a teenager in Colorado. we got to know Barry well and became good friends. Barry was very soft spoken and had a calming and soothing voice and also a great vocabulary! Barry hauled pumpkins three times from Littleton, Colorado to Half Moon Bay, California.He was a witness to pumpkin history. Nobody had grown a 500 lb pumpkin but there were a couple of growers entered at Half moon Bay who had a good shot at 500. Art Quint thought he had it all sewed up with a nice 500 lb plus pumpkin. Then Norm Gallagher from Washington showed up with a big blob of a pumpkin which weighed 612 lbs. Norm got ten thousand for his pumpkin which went to Hawaii. While on display, all the seeds sprouted in the 612. Barry took a hiatus from growing only to resume a few years ago. He took a pumpkin to HMB a few years ago and I think he finished 2nd or 3rd. He held the Colorado record several times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Pete and Cindi Glasier














































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6/23/2014 3:00:48 PM

Cheyenne,WY

I always enjoyed talking to Barry. I was saddened to hear the news of his passing. He will be missed.

6/23/2014 10:14:30 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Very sorry to hear.

6/23/2014 10:21:06 PM

Netherlands

Condolences to the family.

6/24/2014 3:43:34 AM

Cameron

Sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I didn't know him personally, but I had sent him seeds in the past & have seen his name on the results pages. Our condolences to his family & friends.

Jane & Phil

PS. Here is something that comes to me whenever I hear of the loss of another fellow grower. Maybe the GPC could one day set up a memorial page on their website that is dedicated to the growers that have passed away over the years. It wouldn't need to be much other than a short reflection of their achievements (Personal bests, local club &/or GPC volunteering) during their AG growing career. That way our pumpkin-growing friends will always be remembered. Just a thought. Anyone else like this idea?

6/24/2014 10:27:24 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Outstanding idea Phil. I thought Eddy had something like this going....I will bring up in the meeting....Take Care

6/24/2014 11:37:23 AM

Midway, UT

I think he will never be forgotten for one of the all-time best practical jokes when he pulled up at Nick's weigh-off with a new state record that nobody knew about. He had a friend bring one of his other pumpkins and had that friend give Joe a greeting card. Then he timed it perfectly when he pulled up with his big one right at that time Joe had finished reading that card. Barry was grinning ear-to-ear that entire drive to Half Moon I'm sure.

6/24/2014 7:37:40 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Thank you for the story, Cindi. Its always good to hear about our hobby's pioneers. May he be at peace.

6/24/2014 7:45:51 PM

Littleton, Colo

Goodbye my friend...... I will miss you but never ever forget you!

6/24/2014 11:35:25 PM

Colorado

Yep,it was a congratulations for your little pumpkin card.

6/25/2014 3:08:35 PM

Colo Springs CO

I cant remember the last time I have been on Big Pumpkins... 10 years ago? Well I'm just in here to say Barry is and was a mentor to me and many other Colorado growers. He and I bounced ideas off one another for many hours on the phone. I really will miss him and miss seeing his one of a kind hat... I am heartbroken that another great grower is no longer here doing what he did best... Rest in Peace good friend, I will truly miss you.

Marc Sawtelle

6/25/2014 11:59:22 PM

Colorado

I first got to know Barry as a customer, then as a mentor and friend. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of pumpkin genetics. He was always very generous with his time, guidance, and advice. Pete and Cindi-he always spoke well of you.
Barry-you lived respected and died regretted. I will miss you.

6/26/2014 12:06:05 AM

Littleton, Colorado

In case anyone is interested here is th Funeral & Memorial Service Information for Barry Todd

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014 - FUNERAL - 2PM
Cotopaxi Community Church
20326 US Hwy 50
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4339

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - 7PM
Littleton Bible Chapel
6023 S Datura Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-1030

6/26/2014 4:27:07 PM

rest in peace barry

barry would call me about once a year and talk pumpkins and how crazy some new ideas were about growing and whats in future

don young

6/26/2014 7:26:26 PM

Omaha, Ne.

So sorry to hear. Barry is now with Jesus. Talking pumpkins I bet. I had the privilege to talk with him about where to go site seeing in Colorado. He sent me is seeds of his state record pumpkin, and showed me his picture in it on the water. I still have his number on my phone, Meaning to call someday. Just go's to show ya just how short our time is.
My prayers goes out to his family friends and his wife Jackie

6/26/2014 11:05:43 PM

Colorado

Myself,my wife Michelle,Mark Sawtelle(another veteran grower and gary shenfish went to the Cotopaxi service. There was great pictures of Barry with pumpkins in his late teens and early 20's. Yes he had a mullet in one of the photos.RIP Barry-you had a very interesting life my friend.

6/30/2014 12:02:01 PM

Colorado

Rest in peace Barry, you will be missed.

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7/1/2014 3:45:57 PM