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Barbara Barker Obituary

BARBARA JEAN BARKER JUL 2,1949 - NOV 16, 2010 Barbara Barker passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday mid-day. Barbara leaves three children, Kelsie Barker Smith, Kelly Barker, and Kasey Barker Armstrong. Barbara leaves 5 grand- children ages 22 to 4. They are Kory and Kayla Smith, Kloey Barker, and Kristin and Kalle Armstrong. Barbara also leaves her husband of over 44 years, Kyle Barker. The Barker's own Barker's Music which has been on McHenry Ave. for over 35 years. Barb or BJ, was a salesperson in the packaging industry for 25 years and co-owned Barker's Music. Barbara's vibrancy touched the lives of everyone she met. She was loved very much. She will be with us everyday and missed everyday. Take care of yourselves and take care of each other. Barbara would want that. A celebration of her life will be held on Wed., Nov. 24th @ 3pm at the Barker residence. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2010.

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December 3, 2010

Kyle and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in this loss. May God's comfort sustain you
and the love of friends surround you.
Jim and Eddi Marie Julian
Beckles Candies

Sue and Dorothy

November 27, 2010

Dear Kyle and family,
I was so sorry to learn today of Barbara's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
As your neighbors for so many years, I know you will miss her presence but hold onto all the great memories you have created together. I can think of many - and smile when I think back.
May God be with all of you,

chadwick lacey

November 23, 2010

barbara was my friend and the best aunt i ever had. she was always great to hang out with and i missing her allready.I know she was a great person and is in heaven,and i hope to be there with her someday.I am sorry she had to go, i would have love to spent more time with her,love you barbara. bye for now ,love chad

Cesar Vega

November 23, 2010

My deepest sympathy for you and your entire family.

Jennifer Lennen

November 22, 2010

Kyle

Doug&Donna Bates

November 22, 2010

Our hearts go out to you and your family,along with our prayers of comfort at this time of your grief.
Carousel Dance club

Art Mataka

November 22, 2010

Kyle and Family
Was so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Barbra when she worked with the Kent Group. She was such a wonderful person. Take care and know that all our prayers are with you.

November 22, 2010

Kyle, Please except our deepest sympathy
for your loss. We lost our love one Lois
a few month back. We have you in our prayers.
Steve and Steven Ciraolo

Ron and Sandra Barker

November 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Darryl & Odette Torre

November 20, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Jerry Slehofer

November 20, 2010

Kyle
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your terrible loss of Barbara.

November 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Holligan

November 20, 2010

A toast to a lady of all ladies...may your light shine as bright in the heavens as it did so here in this world...And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

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