Colorado Springs, Colorado
Bob passed away at home on Monday, November 20, 2006 after a long and courageous battle with emphysema. He was born in Kent, Iowa on March 28, 1935 to Ellis and Lulu V. (Bailiff) Barker. Bob was married to Wylene Akers on February 23, 1952 in Clarinda, Iowa, and lived there until 1957 when he...
Read MoreDear Wylene and Family
It has been a little over a month now that Bob has gone on to a better place.There will be a huge void in your lives for the holidays,and many years to come, but you have a lot of wonderful memories to carry you through.Bob is still with us in our hearts.
God Bless each of you.
Karen Withington
December 23, 2006 | Maryville, MO
Dear Great Aunt Wylene,
I never did get to really know my Great Uncle Bob very well, but always heard how much fun he was to be around, with all of his joking and teasing. My mother has very fond memories of him.
Adana Miles
December 23, 2006 | Maryville, MO
Wylene and Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mel Withington
December 23, 2006 | Maryville, MO
Wylene and family,
Thank you for the fond memories. Bob was a wonderful and caring person and will be missed by all who knew him. I always enjoyed your visits and the way Bob would joke around and tease us kids. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Love always,
Bill, Katrina, Alyssa & Tyler Ogburn
December 23, 2006 | Corning, IA
When you enter this life, you don't get to chose who your parents are. Of all the people in this world, I wouldn't have picked anyone else to be my Dad. He was always my soft place to land, always finding the good in everyone. His wit and humor were legend. I will miss him every moment of every day.
Chris Barker-Zaba
December 21, 2006 | Colorado Springs, CO
I feel so blessed to have had such a great man in my life that I could call my Grandpa. Thank you Grandpa for loving me and my family with such unconditional love. I will really miss your wonderful heartfelt hugs. When I got a hug from you, I felt so loved and for that I will always be grateful. I am so glad that I have such wonderful memories of you and Grandma and that my children have some too. You are missed more than words can express.
Grandma- We love you very much. Our...
Tracy Erfle
December 19, 2006 | New Salem, ND
My Great Grandpa Barker was one of the kindest people I know. Grandpa always gave me the most wonderful kisses and hugs. He also was really good at sneaking me candy. I love him very much and miss him.
Amanda Grace Pepper
December 18, 2006 | Karval, CO
Bob, you have left me with so many beautiful memories, and I will miss you always.You were the sweetest, and dearest husband anyone could wish for. May you rest in peace till we meet again. Your loving wife.
Wylene Barker
December 18, 2006 | Colorado Springs, Co.
We were sorry to hear about Bob's Death. He was a special neighbor to us here in Arizona and we missed him when he moved back to Colo. He was always soft spoken and like to joke. He could fix anything. He knew how to live.
Tony and Polly Pisano
Pauline Pisano
December 11, 2006 | Glendale, AZ
