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Lois Barker Obituary
Lois "Tommie" Barker, 94, of Chester, NJ a former Professional Baseball Player died on Wednesday February 14, 2018 in Morristown Hospital, Morristown, NJ.
She was born in Dover, NJ April 4, 1923 the daughter of the late Harry and Nora (Simons) Barker and lived in Long Valley and then Chester.
Tommie was a graduate of Roxbury High School, class of 1941 and was a member of the National Honor Society.
She was employed by Simmonds Precision (Co-operative Industries) for forty years retiring in 1990.
Tommie was a member of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League and played Right Field and Third Base for the 1950 Grand Rapids, Michigan "Chicks." And also played fast pitch softball for several area teams.
She was recognized with a "Women in Baseball" exhibit in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY on November 5, 1988.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be on Monday, February 19, 2018 from 12:00noon until 1:45pm followed by a brief service in the Coughlin Funeral Home 15 Academy Street Califon, NJ 07830. Interment will be Private.
Memorial donations can be made to the Chester Fire Company 86 Main St, Chester, NJ.
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Jen Furphey
February 19, 2018
Even though Tommie disliked speaking before big groups, she was kind enough to come and speak to my sports literature classes at Morristown High School on several occasions. She told us fascinating stories and I loved going out to lunch with her alone so she would tell me even more detailed things about playing baseball. I just got home from a vacation and I am so sorry I missed her service!
Susan Eible
February 19, 2018
I always loved seeing Tommie and listening to her interesting stories. I will miss seeing her around town, she was a great person!
February 19, 2018
I worked with Tommie at Simmonds Precision such a lovely lady. I will remember her Kindness always.
Lois Brennan
February 19, 2018
God's Blessings to you for what you did for woman's baseball. Rest in Eternal Peace
Rich Potts
February 18, 2018
Vincent Whitehead
February 18, 2018
Always a pleasure meeting and speaking with Tommie and her friends. More than a client for over 34 years .
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