Barry Steven Domph, 62

Barry Steven Domph, 62, died of a heart attack on April 29, 2005, in Helena. Barry was born in New York, N.Y., on May 24, 1942, to Solomon and Rose Katz Domph. His family moved to Southern California when Barry was 15 years old where he graduated from high school and attended Pierce College.

There he met his beloved wife of 35 years, Melody English. They were married Dec. 13, 1969, in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Barry worked as a stockbroker and an industrial real estate broker.

In 1975 they moved to Columbia Falls. Barry was a cowboy at heart and loved Montana. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping and hunting.

Barry was a man of many talents; he pursued numerous occupations including training show horses and stock brokering. He was a Farmers Insurance agent for many years and owned a heating and air conditioning business. Additionally, he was a substitute teacher at schools throughout the valley. His favorite job, however, was caring for his family.

In 1979 his family began to grow with the addition of daughter Megan followed by Brian, Mallory and Keely over the next six years. Barry was a dedicated father, running his business from a home office so that he could be involved in his children'd5s daily activities. These were joyful years for him and he truly was 'd2the best Papa.'d3 The Domph house was a place where young people gathered and everyone felt accepted and loved in Barry'd5s presence.

At an age when most people are thinking about retirement, Barry'd5s life took an unexpected turn in August 2001 with the tragic death of oldest daughter Megan. She left behind three infant daughters; Barry and Melody adopted their granddaughters to raise as their own. A job that would normally be extremely difficult was made easier because of Barry'd5s patience, understanding, wisdom and sense of humor.

Barry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1976. He served in various callings of the church; his favorite positions were working with the youth and teaching adult Sunday school.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sheila Morris; and cherished daughter, Megan.

He is survived by wife and eternal companion, Melody; son, Brian Domph and his wife, Samantha, of Roosevelt, Utah; daughters, Mallory, Keely, Stevie, Rylee and Maycee Domph, all at the family home. Barry is loved and will be deeply missed by a large extended family of in-laws.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Helena Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1780 Talbot Rd, Columbia Falls, with visitation at 1 p.m.