Vienna, District of Columbia
Christopher A. Barker Of Great Falls, Virginia, age 60, died at Adler Center hospice on April 23, 2020, from complications of leukemia. A teacher and coach for more than 35 years, he encouraged girls and boys at all levels to find the positive, appreciate their strengths, take...
Read More30 years ago our paths crossed at a camp I MA. Chris, Karen, and Ryan were there and I was water front director. We became good friends and I stopped to see them once traveling to FL later. I never kept in contact. I wish I had. They were both great people. My prayers go out to all the children.
Eric Damery
November 18, 2020 | Friend
We are deeply saddened to learn that Chris has passed away. He coached our son in soccer and baseball. He was a wonderful coach to all those energetic boys.
We are praying for the Barker family,.. asking God to comfort you.
Mark, Maria and Gregory Brown
May 08, 2020 | Simpsonville
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember that the God of Comfort cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7
May 06, 2020
Coach Chris was a great inspiration and made me try to be a better coach (without knowing it). I never had the 'professional' training he had and that was obvious by the way he approached his craft. Always patient, upbeat, encouraging; he wanted to bring out the best in a player. That was very humbling to witness and I knew I was watching a sincere, sensitive soul. So sad that he was taken this way, but I am inspired to become a better coach by following his example. Be proud of having him in...
Steve Smith
May 03, 2020 | McLean, VA
In the beauty of memories left behind
in the lives touched and changed
in the gifts of wisdom shared
those we love live on, always.
In the name of the entire school community of the German International School Washington D.C. sincere condolences to the Barker family
We are all together at this time of sorrow. We lost a wonderful person, a dedicated educator, a great sportsman.
Rest in peace, Coach Barker
Petra Palenzatis
May 01, 2020 | POTOMAC/Maryland, MD
We were so very sorry to hear that Chris had passed away. No one could have fought leukemia harder. He was such a positive and generous spirit and we will miss him. We send out deepest sympathy to his children and family.
The Kelly Family
April 29, 2020 | Great Falls, VA
Cherished Friend Bouquet- VASE INCLUDED
a loved one
April 27, 2020
We are so terribly sorry to hear about Coach Barker's passing. He was a beloved teacher to my sons at the German School for many years. We will miss him so much. Let us extend our deepest condolences to his family! Monika Marvil
April 27, 2020
all my condolence to Barker family
Adolfo R. Sarmiento
April 27, 2020
