Michael Travis Barrick
April 25, 1953 — Dec. 11, 2022
The world lost a beautiful soul when Michael Travis Barrick, 69, passed away on Dec. 11, 2022, with close family members by his side. Born April 25, 1953, in Fairfield, California, to Travis and Norma Barrick. He attended schools throughout Solano County and was in the first class of Fairfield High.
He leaves behind his best friend and sister, Phillis Bednarz (Larry); nieces, Lori Havel (Kobi) and Wendy Garner (Denny and son, Cory); and numerous extended family members and friends who loved him dearly.
Preceded in death by both parents and several aunts and uncles.
Mike’s life was filled with adventure, traveling the world as a flight attendant for over 20 years. He began working with Flying Tigers Airlines in 1975, making and maintaining lifelong friendships, and later flying with Northwest Airlines until his retirement. At this time, he took over caring for his mother and the family home that his parents built. He then found a love for ocean cruises and cocktails, taking at least 25 trips accompanied by his mother, then several more with his sister and brother-in-law.
Mike never ran out of hilarious travel tales and shared them often. As the last of the Barrick line, Mike was the backbone of the family and felt it was important to stay in touch with all of the living relatives over the years. Known as ‘Uncle Mike’ to his close friends and family, he’ll be remembered for his sarcastic wit, colorful Hawaiian shirts, sweet tooth and love of cooking.
Mike was kind, generous, and always at the ready to help others out. In recent years, ‘Uncle Mike’ was involved with Solano County’s LGBT community, and thoroughly enjoyed volunteering for the Pride celebrations and attending the local potlucks.
Our family is greatly appreciative for friend and doctor, David Danzeisen, MD, and the thoughtful and caring medical staff at Kaiser Vacaville for the support they offered all of us throughout Mike’s final days.
Per Mike’s wishes, there will be no ceremony and his ashes will be buried alongside his parents. His family will hold a celebration of life after the holidays.
To honor Mike, in lieu of flowers, we ask for each of you to spend quality time with your family and pay it forward to someone in need.
Condolences can be shared on Mike’s Facebook account or privately emailed to Lori Havel, rbc124@gmail.com.
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Patrick Archer (1971)
I went to Fairfield High School for four years with Mike. We went in different directions after high school but it is strange how paths can cross again. In the early 80's I was working for Flying Tigers Airline as a mechanic in SFO. I was standing at the base of the entry stairs wainting for the the crew to depart so I could enter the cockpit for maintenance when this voice called out my name, it was Mike coming down the stairs. It had been over ten years since I seen him and it took me a minute to attach the name to the face, and then he started laughing. It was that laugh I recognized and attached his name. We kept in touch for a couple of years and then layoffs came, time moved foreward and we lost contact. Sorry to hear this way that he has passed. He will be remembered.
Kaye (Kevin) Knowles (Brown) (1971)
I'm so shocked and saddened by hearing about Mike. He took pity on me as a lonely freshman and took me to the Christmas Formal. I then ran into him at the officer's club on Kadena AB, Okinawa when he was working for Flying Tigers and I was married to Bill Tracey. All the other officers wives were drooling over Mike! He was a beautiful man inside and out. May you rest in peace, dear Michael.
Barbara Mendoza (DeLapp) (1969)
I am sadden to read about the passing of MIchael. This wonderful mother and my mother were friends for years. After the passing of my mother I was hoping Michael and I would become step brother and sister. My dad is take his mother out a few times. Unfortunatey it did work out for them and I was sadden. I knew what a wonderful family they were and I knew she would had taken wonderful care of my father. Family know my heart and love is with you and I know Michael is resting in peace with his parents and organizing parties in heaven.