Barry C. Nelson, resident of Steamboat Springs since 2021, passed away on October 22nd at the age of 79. Barry was born to Ruby Atteberry and Victor Nelson on May 29, 1943, in Oak Park, Illinois.  He received his Bachelor's degree in Math from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Barry was a commercial underwriter for all of his working life, for Allstate and CNA. He achieved his CPCU designation. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellsworth, her daughters Amy Satkiewicz and Becky Johnson (Greg), her son Alex Ellsworth (Loretta); and grandchildren Olivia, Mia, Haley, and Jake. There are no services planned at this time. Celebration of Life details are to be determined and will be announced at a future date.