Killington, VT

Henry Pearl Biathrow, 91. Passed away, quietly, at his home in Killington, VT, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a long illness.

A private service will be held with family members.

A celebration of life gathering will be held in Killington VT this spring.

Memorial donations may be made in the memory of Henry P. Biathrow to the Sherburne United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 359, Killington, VT. 05751.

Henry was born on March 25, 1933, in Bridgewater, Vt, to Phillip Henry Biathrow and Laura (Powell) Biathrow.

Henry is survived by his wife Barbara Joann Biathrow 89, son Russell H. Biathrow 66 of Killington VT, and daughter Deborah L. McGillivray 64 (wife of Robert McGillivray), of Stoneham, MA, and sister Marion Gent, and many extended family members.

In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by brothers Royal Biathrow, Murray Biathrow, and sisters Frances Colby, Juanita Biathrow, Myrtle Biathrow,

Henry served in the US Army. Stationed in Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana. He met the lady he would soon marry, Barbara J. Brown, while at a USO square dance. The couple got married on August 22, 1956.

Henry and his wife Jo lived a modest family life with their two children Russell and Deborah. As a 65-year resident of Killington Vt, he worked at the Killington ski resort for 33 years, starting by building the ski trails, to driving the snow cats on those same trails to get them ready for daily skiers.

After retirement, Henry and Jo wintered in Florida where he enjoyed playing nightly card games with friends and becoming a pro on the shuffleboard court. Henry was a member of the church community, where his favorite night was the children's Christmas pageant.

Henry will be remembered as a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.