Paul "David" Barick

Paul Barick, 64, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. Paul “David” Barick was born in Livingston, MT to Paul George and Marie (Downey) Barick. Dave attended school in Great Falls and proudly graduated from Great Falls High School in 1975. Dave attended freshman year of college in Bozeman. He had fond memories of skiing, partying, and attending football games as a Cat fan. College was not for Dave as he always wanted to work with his hands, so he returned to Great Falls and followed in his father’s footsteps and went to work for Dick Olsen Construction. Dave worked alongside his father for many years. Dave met and married Shelly Lahn in 1984. They had two sons, Kale and Riley. Dave and Shelly have been married for 37 years. In 2008, David went to work for Guy Tabacco Construction Co. Dave developed a close relationship with the Tobacco family and his co-workers and enjoyed going to work every day. Dave was set to retire on his 65th birthday, August 29th. Dave’s career as a carpenter spanned more than 43 years. His legacy will live on in the craftsmanship on the thousands of projects he was a part of. Dave is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shelly; sons, Kale and Riley; the light of his life, grandsons, Brennan, Kayne, and Kraze; granddaughter, Ashland; mother, Marie Barick; sisters, Jeanne (Pat McDonough) Johnstone and Katie (Peter) Fontana, brother, Steven (Linda) Barick; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Barick. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A reception will follow at the Pit Stop in Black Eagle from 3:00-5:00 pm. Dave’s family would like to welcome all to the reception to celebrate and toast the life of a great man.