PXL_20231013_004729925.MP Thursday October 12 2023 31st annual AHS Hall of Fame Induction Barry Best #AHS1973 w Trophy for Athletic excellence in baseball
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Ames High School 31st Annual Hall-of-Fame Induction Banquet
Thursday October 12, 2023
at the new Ames High School Commons and the Wayne Hansen Performing Arts Center
Ames Hi Aims High
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#AmesHighSchoolDistinguishedAlumni
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Barry Best Obituary
Barry Best, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born on December 25, 1954, in Ames to Bob and Anna Marie (McMahon) Best. He graduated from Ames High School and later received a Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University in Occupational Health and Safety. After graduation, he worked as a safety officer at the US Postal Service prior to becoming a safety officer for the State of Iowa and retired in 2015 after 25 years of service.
He was a devoted husband to Darla (Poppen) Best, whom he married on May 10, 1986. In their 39 years of marriage, they brought into the world two children, Brendan and Nicole. Barry was also a loving Bapa to his grandson Parks. He shared a special bond with his dog Bubba.
Barry spent the vast majority of his life involved in sports. He enjoyed participating in softball, bowling and golf, and was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan. Barry was inducted into the Ames High School sports hall of fame in October 2023. He was a loyal lifelong friend and enjoyed attending “The Gathering” every other year with his high school friends.
Barry is survived by his spouse, Darla; son Brendan Best and daughter Nicole McCarthy (son-in-law Dave); grandson Parks McCarthy; brothers: Bob (Kathy), Bill (Peggy), Ben and Brian; sisters: Barb, Bev and Bridget (Bud); in-laws Marvin and Carolyn Poppen; sister-in-law Sondra Hickman (Michael); brother-in-law Craig Poppen (Nancy); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Anna Marie, and brothers-in-law Gary Banks and Nicky Poppen.
A visitation will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on June 20, 2025 from 9-11 A.M. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 A.M., also at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, with a luncheon to follow immediately. Burial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and online condolences may be left for the family at: www.adamssoderstrum.com
Posted online on June 17, 2025
Published in Ames Tribune
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PXL_20231013_004729925.MP Thursday October 12 2023 31st annual AHS Hall of Fame Induction Barry Best #AHS1973 w Trophy for Athletic excellence in baseball
AHS Ames High School Alumni Assoc AHSAA Ames, IA
ameshigh.org - reunions - photos - newsletters - authors - calendar - news - deceased - email - letters - join
Ames High School 31st Annual Hall-of-Fame Induction Banquet
Thursday October 12, 2023
at the new Ames High School Commons and the Wayne Hansen Performing Arts Center
Ames Hi Aims High
Camera: Pixel 7mobile phone camera
#AmesHighSchoolDistinguishedAlumni
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Barry Best Obituary
Barry Best, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born on December 25, 1954, in Ames to Bob and Anna Marie (McMahon) Best. He graduated from Ames High School and later received a Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University in Occupational Health and Safety. After graduation, he worked as a safety officer at the US Postal Service prior to becoming a safety officer for the State of Iowa and retired in 2015 after 25 years of service.
He was a devoted husband to Darla (Poppen) Best, whom he married on May 10, 1986. In their 39 years of marriage, they brought into the world two children, Brendan and Nicole. Barry was also a loving Bapa to his grandson Parks. He shared a special bond with his dog Bubba.
Barry spent the vast majority of his life involved in sports. He enjoyed participating in softball, bowling and golf, and was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan. Barry was inducted into the Ames High School sports hall of fame in October 2023. He was a loyal lifelong friend and enjoyed attending “The Gathering” every other year with his high school friends.
Barry is survived by his spouse, Darla; son Brendan Best and daughter Nicole McCarthy (son-in-law Dave); grandson Parks McCarthy; brothers: Bob (Kathy), Bill (Peggy), Ben and Brian; sisters: Barb, Bev and Bridget (Bud); in-laws Marvin and Carolyn Poppen; sister-in-law Sondra Hickman (Michael); brother-in-law Craig Poppen (Nancy); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Anna Marie, and brothers-in-law Gary Banks and Nicky Poppen.
A visitation will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on June 20, 2025 from 9-11 A.M. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 A.M., also at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, with a luncheon to follow immediately. Burial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and online condolences may be left for the family at: www.adamssoderstrum.com
Posted online on June 17, 2025
Published in Ames Tribune
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AHS Ames High School Alumni Assoc - Ames, IA
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