Barry Grayston Evans, 90, passed away on March 13, 2025 in Southlake, Texas after battling cardiac and renal disease. He was surrounded by family, and his loyal dog Oliver, in his final days.

Barry was born on July 4, 1934 in Johannesburg, South Africa and moved to the United States at the age of thirteen with his parents and two sisters. He worked hard to put himself through college; juggling overnight shifts at the local bakery, working as a logger during the summers, and picking up shifts at the local sporting goods store. His hard work paid off as he graduated from the University of Washington in just three years with his B.A. in Business & Finance. He also attended the Wharton School of Finance at The University of Pennsylvania.

Barry was a man who couldn’t sit still and enjoyed pursuing several passions throughout his career. He was a pioneer in the financial industry; becoming the first stock broker in Los Angeles to host a television show reporting on the market. He was able to retire in La Jolla, California in his early 40s, and enjoyed buying and flipping luxury homes in the area as a hobby. His passion for real estate drew him out of retirement, leading to his involvement in the success of Warner Springs Ranch in Southern California. He was subsequently asked to become the General Partner for Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, Oregon where he was responsible for raising the capital to develop the resort. After a successful run in real estate, Barry later pivoted to becoming a licensed M&A professional, and later purchased and owned several businesses.

He was also an avid fisherman and could be found in the waters of Mexico reeling in marlin, sailfish and tuna, or pulling in salmon, halibut, and crab pots throughout Alaska. He shared his love of boating with friends and family by coordinating and captaining many boating adventures throughout Alaska, the San Juan Islands, and the British Virgin Islands. He diligently planned and charted the routes for each trip; thoughtfully selecting memorable places to anchor throughout the journey.

He also enjoyed playing tennis multiple times a week, and could be found on the courts well into his late 80s. He was proud of being ranked by the USTA in the category of top 20 men’s doubles over the age of 70. Barry lived a very full life and will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his love of sharing wisdom on any topic, and for expecting others to strive to be their very best.

Barry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Grace Evans, and by four of his six children, and eight wonderful grandchildren.

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