Barry Holzworth, 58, of Sidney, Montana passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, with his loving family by his side in Billings, Montana. 

Barry was born on October 13, 1963 in Clarion, Iowa to Paul and Marguerite Holzworth. As a child, he was interested in cars, tractors, planes and anything mechanical. He loved spending time in Montana at his uncle's farm.

Barry was a 1982 graduate of West High School in Davenport (IA). After high school, he worked in the wheat harvests and oil fields of Montana and Wyoming before enrolling in the flight program at The University of North Dakota.

Barry was a true aviator, in love with the art of flying. A pilot for over 40 years, Barry was well known to the aviation community and taught many the gift of flight. Barry owned Sidney Air Service and served as an aerial crop spray applicator for nearly 10 years. He flew several years as a commercial pilot for Big Sky Airlines. In addition he was the co-owner of and agronomist for the Hefty Seed Company, providing chemical services for farmers in the Sidney area.

Barry loved his family and the bright light in his world was his daughter Hailey. He lived for the moments he could spend time with her, and loved their flying adventures together.

Barry is survived by his daughter Hailey, his parents Paul and Marguerite Holzworth, his sisters Kris Finn (Michael) and Stef Dreher (Randy), nieces Jackie Dreher and Kayla Shively (Scott), nephews Walker Finn and Austin Dreher, special uncle and aunt Bill and Patsy Holzworth, special cousins with whom he spent time growing up Teri Starkey (Kelly), Travis and Troy Holzworth, special friends the Valnes family and many other uncles, aunts and cousins.

A celebration of life for Barry will be held in the spring of 2022 in Montana. Dates and details for this event and others will be announced on this site as available. Please use the "subscribe" button on the main page of this site to be notified. 

A local service was held on Friday the 17th of December, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney, Montana. 

In lieu of flowers, donations for his daughter Hailey's educational/aviation fund can be made on this site.

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