Barry was born on April 17, 1965, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Donald Eugene Klaassen and Elma Jo (Fisher) Adams. He graduated from The Pembroke Hill School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts from Mizzou, University of Missouri, August 2, 1991. Barry received his Masters of Business Administration from the Keller School of Management, June 20, 1998. From there he was catastrophic claims adjuster for Farmers Insurance Company 12 years, and Cincinnati Insurance Company 2 years until his passing.
While Barry was an avid sports fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Mizzou Tigers, his real joy was to cheer for, laugh with, and encourage his friends and family with everything he had.
He was a passionate and devoted single father to Nikola and Brayden. Barry dedicated his adult life to ensure their needs were met and they knew his deep love for each of them.
Barry was engaged to his "forever love," Heather Benge. They shared a sincere love that was felt by everyone around them.
Barry is survived by Donald Klaassen, father; Elma Adams, mother; Brad Klaassen, brother, Cami & Hayden Klaassen, neices; Nikola Klaassen, daughter; Brayden Klaassen, son, Brendan Klaassen, half-brother; Heather Benge, fiancé; Blake & Jenny Sabiston, Ryker, Rhett, Riggs Sabiston, grandsons; Brandon Sabiston; Brodi Sabiston and Lydia Benge.
A "Celebration Of Life" will be held Monday, March 18th, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm at College Church of the Nazarene, which is located at 2020 East Sheridan Street Olathe, KS 66062.
In lieu of flowers, donations for a gift in kind to Olathe Cancer Center in memory of Barry can be found at gofundme.com by searching "Barry Klaassen."
