Robert Barry Coleman

Layton ~ Robert Barry Coleman loving son, brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly October 12, 2008 at his home. He was born July 15, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was the son of Robert E. Coleman and Myrtle E. AAA 1/2BettyAAA 1/2 Coleman. Being an Air Force Brat he traveled extensively, living in several place including, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania before coming to Utah in 1959. He was very strong supporter of our nationAAA 1/2s military, flying his fatherAAA 1/2s Air Force Flag and playing in different military bands. He was educated in Utah.
He was a proud Alumni of Davis High School Class of 1965. He attended Weber State College, where he received his BS degree in music education in 1970. During his college years he had his own dance band, called the AAA 1/2Barry-TonesAAA 1/2 that often performed at the Weber State basketball game half time shows.
He taught for many years at Ephraim Middle School and Manti High School before retiring in 1986.
He truly loved the years he spent AAA 1/2with all the noise.AAA 1/2 There were several years that every student enrolled in the school was a member of his band, and would march happily where ever he asked, no matter how far. He could get music out of every student. He would cheerfully conduct the Christmas Candle Light Programs honoring outstanding Sanpete citizens wearing his treasured "Bah Humbug" pin. He devoted his life to instilling the love of music and would have gone to the end of the world for his students.
One of his biggest thrills in his life was getting to dot the "i" while performing with the Ohio State Marching band during a half time performance.

He was a wonderfully caring person and would help anyone, at any time person or animal. His heart was truly as big as he was. He had a love for model trains, and would display them bigger and better every Christmas at his home. Many will remember visiting his home every year to see what new additions he had made.
He enjoyed visiting with friends and family sharing stories and pictures, especially the home teacher visits while living in Ephraim during football season. He never met a stranger and was always willing to share all that he had.

He loved helping students of all kinds, including his Niece's friends, and enjoyed helping her with her school productions.
He also enjoyed woodworking and could make anything you could think of. He was a great story teller and was truly larger than life.
He adored his niece, and was often seen playing Barbie, coloring, playing polly pocket, rehearsing lines and songs or getting his hair and nails done. He spent many days proudly showing off his nail polish. He was always happy to tell of her achievements and always had plenty of photos of her to share.

During his life he has inspired so many. He was the legend that everyone truly thought would live forever.
He always had an upbeat attitude no matter how he was feeling his usual response was AAA 1/2you canAAA 1/2t hurt steelAAA 1/2 or AAA 1/2might as well AAA 1/2 canAAA 1/2t dance.AAA 1/2
He is survived by his sister JaneAnne Coleman Harris (RJ) of Syracuse and his niece AmyAnne Harris of Syracuse. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many good friends.
He is preceded in death by both parents, and his sister, Nancy Coleman.
The family would like to thank the Layton City Police Department as well as the Layton City EMS for their help and care.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 20, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, UT. Family and friends may gather Sunday, October 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Kaysville City Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Myers Mortuary of Layton in BarryAAA 1/2s name.
VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
October 19, 2008
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
October 20, 2008
1:00 PM
CemeteryKaysville City Cemetery
500 E. Crestwood Rd.
Kaysville, UT 84037
October 20, 2008