Angelian Geraldine "Angie" Barker

Angelian "Angie" Geraldine Barker Muir Age 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away into eternal life on August 7, 2009 in Haslett, Michigan. She was born March 21, 1921 in Ionia, MI, a twin daughter of Martin and Anna (Gall) Halik. On October 2, 1943, she married Florian W. Barker and together they shared 63½years of marriage until his death on April 29, 2007. Taking care of her family was Angie's true love and passion. Angie enjoyed volunteering her time over the years at Sts. Peter and Paul's rectory and school, as well as camping, playing cards with family and friends, and spending time with her twin sister, Lillian. Angie was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph and Martin, and sisters, Mary, Anna, and Rose. She is survived by two children, Robert Barker of Linwood and Susan (Joseph) Scarane of Lansing; four grandchildren, Paul (Beth) Barker, Stephen (Patty) Barker, Matthew Scarane and Kristin Scarane; 3 great-grandchildren, Michael, Andrew and Nicholas; great-great-granddaughter Rylee; twin sister, Lillian Neustifter of Ionia; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Clare Bridge of Meridian and Heartland Hospice for their loving care. A Memorial Mass will be held on August 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 434 High Street, Ionia, MI with Fr. Thomas Boufford, presiding. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Ionia, MI. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 434 High Street, Ionia, MI. The family is being served by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Ionia, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.