I regret to pass along the news that Barry Beck passed away this morning. Many of you knew Barry when he was in Texas and was a major figure in the Rice University caving group. Some years ago, Barry suffered a massive stroke that left him almost totally paralyzed.
I received this message from his wife, Penny, through Rebecca Charles: “Penny asked me to let everyone know how grateful she is for everyone’s concern. She is a little overwhelmed with phone calls right now and it would be best to email her or send her a note if you would like to contact her. The funeral service will be at Martin’s funeral Home in Oak Ridge at 2:00 pm Wednesday (1017 Oak Ridge Turnpike - 483-4341). The family will be at the funeral home around 1:30. The burial will follow the service.” We are diminished. ===Carl Kunath
