Barry Hasson

July 3, 1953 – April 13, 2024 - Barry Mitchell Hasson passed away peacefully at his Lake Oswego home surrounded by loved ones on April 13th 2024 at the age of 70. He was born on July 3, 1953 in Portland, OR to Marilyn and Bob Hasson.

Barry grew up with a sense of adventure and was fiercely independent. He delivered papers at 3am as an 8 year old and learned quickly the value of working hard. He was always athletic and thrived in sports, especially wrestling. He paid his way through college with his loyal dog Kookie at his side and earned his bachelors degree from Oregon State University.

After graduating he started a long and successful career as a home inspector and home builder in the Portland Metropolitan area. His exceptional skill combined with endless work ethic led to an outstanding reputation and a successful business. What made him truly one of a kind was his huge heart and desire to help others. For those who were fortunate enough to know Barry, will all agree that he was the most honest, loyal, giving and reliable person. Plumbing break, Barry is on the way! Power is out, Barry is on the way! Need help building something, Barry is on the way! He was always one phone call away and always made time for those in need. A resource that we all were very fortunate to have.

Barry met his loving wife Leslie in 1979 through his brother, Michael, when they would all go out dancing. They were married in 1983 and later added two kids, Nicole and Tracy, to join older brother Jason. As a father, Barry was always present whether it was coaching sports, helping with homework or just being there to guide the family. He was caring, protective, fun, fair, loving and everything a father should be. Qualities that served his children well and eventually his 6 grandchildren. As “Papa Bear,” he was the kind of grandfather you wish every child had. Camping, fishing, biking, sports, sleepovers, movie nights, rides to school, you name it! He loved his grandchildren dearly as they did him.

Barry had a passion for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and all the great outdoors had to offer. He had a love for horses and was a cowboy at heart. After retiring you could find him power walking around town, at his favorites restaurants with Leslie, clam digging at the coast, exploring the Steens Mountains in Eastern Oregon, at his grandkid’s sporting events, helping someone fix or build something or simply spending quality time with family. The world has suffered a great loss and we all would benefit if there were more people like him.

Surviving Barry is his wife Leslie; children Nicole (Joe), Tracy (Liz) and Jason (Kaitlin); and grandchildren Lucia, Brady, Jaden, Riley, Harper and Micah. He will be joining both his parents, Marilyn and Bob; and two siblings, Michael and Janise.

A celebration of his incredible life will be held with close family and friends at a later date.