Michael W. Barker

Michael W. Barker 1954 ~ 2005 Michael W Barker was born to George and LilaMae Baker August 3, 1954. Our beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed from this life unexpectedly March 10, 2005. Mike graduated from Olympus High School after which he was stationed in Germany for two years while proudly serving his country in the Armed Services. One of Mike's many talented skills showed through his master finish carpentry work, which is shown throughout the Salt Lake Valley as well as the Southern Utah area. Mike loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing but his greatest love was for his wife, children, family and friends. Mike shared his sense of humor and brought out the laughter in all of us. Mike married and later divorced, after which he found his lasting happiness and forever partner, Angela Stephens. It was September 24, 1999 that he and Angela shared their vows to one another. He is survived by his loving wife; his devoted daughter, Savannah (LeAnn); and daughters, Cecily, Tiffany; and his son, Donnie Ray. His loving mother, LilaMae; three brothers, Scott (Chris), Dennis (Lyn), and Byron (Kelly); three sisters, Judi (Doug) Durboraw, Sandra (Kyle) Mott, and Mindy (Steve) Cox. His grandchildren, Anthony, Jerrica, Isabel, and Angelina, will also miss their Papa. Mike had many children for which he had nurtured and who thought of Mike as their own dad, Jason, Dustin, Damien, Ritchie, Jesse James, Destiny, Joel, Randy, and Tony. His very best friend, Mark, as well as his many other friends and family members will truly miss the admiration that Mike instilled in us all. Listed below are just a few of us that love and adore Mike for the time that he has spent here on earth with us, (in laws) mothers-in-law, Lynda and Carol; brothers, Rob and (Tori) Ronnie, Justin and (Shani); and sisters, Roxanna and (Rick), Dianne and (Robert) Monique; (girls) Brittany and (Mike); grandparents, Geniel and Bill Stephens; as not to forget his forever friend, LeAnn Hallock. He was preceded in death by his father, George; and grandparents; and father-in-law, Larry Stephens; as well as two of his brothers by marriage, Richard and Brent. It was Mike's wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1495 West Tamarack Road, Taylorsville, Tuesday March 15, 2005 at 2 p.m. where friends and family may call at a visitation one hour prior to the services.