Resident of San Ramon Barry passed away at the age of 66 after a yearlong battle with Pancreatic Cancer. This wonderful man was taken from us way too soon and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Barry was born in Michigan to Gertrude and Ellis Siders. He and his parents moved to the Bay Area when he was two. He graduated from Oakland HS, UC Berkeley and Hastings College of the Law. He was proud of his military career and retired as a Lt. Col in the US Army. During active duty he served in Korea, Germany and Vietnam. He practiced law in Danville from 1973-2008.

Barry is survived by his wife who was the love of his life and best friend Claudia Conklin-Siders, his loving and devoted son Jonathan Siders, sweet daughter-in-law Natalia, Granddaughter Ella, stepsons Jeff Rodriguez and Greg Rodriguez, stepmother Maxine Siders and her children Bob and Nadine. He is also survived by Jonathan's mother Janice Siders. He is survived by a large and loving extended family to include the Siders, Conklin, Dieguez and Rodriguez families. He loved being called Uncle Barry by numerous nieces and nephews. He loved being a bonus Godfather to Debi and Ali. His friends are too numerous to mention. Their love for him never shined brighter than during the past year.

He was known for his big bear hugs and always had a joke if someone had time to listen. He served as a Scoutmaster and soccer coach while Jonathan was growing up. He was happy with the choice of law as his career. His office manager, Vicki Lewis, meant the world to him. He was a member of the CA Bar and the Contra Costa Bar Association. He traveled the world and made friends wherever he went. He had a passion for life itself and lived his life to the fullest.

His service will be at 2pm on Saturday, May 16, 2009, Wilson & Kratzer, 825 Hartz Way, Danville, CA 94526 (925-820-2999). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Barry Siders can be sent to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network www. pancan.org. Wilson & Kratzer-Danville (925) 820-2999