Arthur M. Barker

mr barker was my gym buddy-riding in the morning and talking races--lovely family-sorely missed
monica

Dear Audrey,
I was so grateful to feel Daddy Art's presence through the love of family and friends. The love Daddy Art inspired is a testament to the man he was. Though he left a hole in our hearts with his passing, he certainly filled it with unique and enduring memories.

On the 24th of Feb., 2013, our entire family and a few dear friends gathered at the cemetery to share our feelings and thoughts about the man we loved. Tomorrow, March 1st would be our 49th wedding anniversary. Not a day goes by that you are with me, and you will be in my heart forever. Audrey

We celebrated your life, both at your funeral one year ago, which was truly amazing and again this past week at your
one year Yarzheit. When the month of "Adar" comes,
happiness increases!!! Well it certainly is true regarding our initial separation and then making it through the first
year without you! This uncovering of the headstone was
so meaningful with so much family and friends around to
share the moments. Everyone tried so hard to be there,
either part or all...

Artie Ball, It's hard to believe that a year has gone bye. Your Wonderful Family and of course Audrey celebrated your unveiling of your stone. I'm sure you were looking down on the whole thing with a smile. Your memories live on through everyone as that was your gift. I know you will always be there in spirit when I need my friend to give me answers. Coming to visit you means the world to me and I hope you don't mind the occasional drive by where I shout out "Hey Artie Ball". Again, you...

Dear Audrey and family - It was with heavy heart that I learned of Art's passing. It is rare that one can say that someone is a truly honest person, but I can state with a certainty that Art Barker was one of the most sincere, honest persons I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, filled with integrity. I know this because I have been his tax accountant for many years; one can tell! And Audrey - his love for your was obvious in everything he said and did. My warmest condolences to you and...

Artie Ball, To say what is missing from my life now that you are at peace, is a difficult thing. You brought me into your family, made me feel like a son, taught me so so much, but most of all, were my best friend. I will look to the stars and find yours, and smile knowing that you will always be with me. There is a saying about an empty heart, but it really is not accurate, as my heart will always be filled with memories of you and the love that you had for Audrey, Allan, Bob, Mindy,...

Dear Audrey, As I said at the beautiful service, no one could have taken better care of Art in all your days together. Let me know if I can help in anything now. Both your friend, John LeValley

Audrey, Allan, Bobby, Mindy, Kathy,
It is very rare in this life that you can find a person that you can truly call friend. Most of us leave this life with many acquantances, buudies, chums and colleagues. Art was a rare friend who touched so many lives and we are blessed to have been part of him along with the Artisms that followed. He listened, he advised and then if you didn't take his advice he told you why you went down the wrong path. There is no one who knew Art who didn't love...