DAVENPORT, Iowa
1979 - 2007
Todd Joseph Barker, 28, of Davenport, passed away Friday, July 20, 2007, in a motorcycle accident in Davenport. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Risen Christ Lutheran Church, 6021 N.W. Blvd., Davenport. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday prior to service time at the church. Runge Mortuary & Crematory is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Todd Barker Memorial Fund in behalf of Gabe Barker through Quad City Bank and Trust.
Todd was born July 23, 1979, in Davenport, to Thomas L. and Terri Jo (Mahnken) Barker. He graduated from Davenport North High School in 1997. Todd loved life and lived for the moment. He was a highly spirited soul. He was very family oriented and a wonderful father, uncle, brother, and son. Todd most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his son, Gabe, father, Tom, brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom M. and Lisa, all of Davenport, and Tim and Angela, of Dubuque, Iowa; grandfather, Jerry Mahnken, of Beardstown, Ill.; and nieces and nephews, Kathy, Nick, Nate, and Morgan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Terri Jo. Friends and family are invited to visit Todd's obituary, leave tributes, and view his photo memories at www.MeM.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Quad City Times.
Todd,
I didn't know you that well, and in the late 90's, unfortunate circumstances brought our paths together. I'm grateful we had the opportunity to meet though. I could tell you were genuinely a great person and I'm glad you ended up having a beautiful gift of little boy. God bless you up in Heaven. We'll meet again someday and catch up. ❤
Melissa Flores
October 17, 2021 | Friend
Todd,
I didn't know you that well, and in the late 90's, unfortunate circumstances brought our paths together. I'm grateful we had the opportunity to meet though. I could tell you were genuinely a great person and I'm glad you ended up having a beautiful gift of little boy. God bless you up in Heaven. We'll meet again someday and catch up. ❤
Melissa Flores
October 17, 2021 | Friend
Today is a day that made me realize how a death of a parent really does impact a child no matter how old they are. I am a teacher of Gabe's and he drew a picture of you on your motorcycle and said "This is my daddy on his motorcycle" and then said that he misses his daddy. When I looked up your picture, I saw Gabe. What a wondeful son you brought into this world. I hope your family knows that there are strangers that will forever be Gabe's guardian angel.
Beth Schipper
March 13, 2008 | Davenport
It was a sad day coming home after two years and finding out that Todd had passed away. I have many wonderful memories of Todd and Friends the summer after we graduated. He was a wonderful person. To the family, I send my deepest sympathy. He will be missed but we will always have the memories.
Aimee Behl
September 14, 2007 | Ft Benning, GA
It was a sad to come home after two years and find out that Todd passed away. I have many wonderful memories with Todd and friends that summer after we graduated. He was a great guy. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Aimee Behl
September 14, 2007 | Ft Benning, GA
I just recently heard of Todd's passing and wanted to send my condolences to all of his family and friends. I hadn't seen Todd in years but my heart still hurt when I heard the knews. I cannot imagine the hole that is left without his presence in the lives of those that he was very close with.
In keeping his memory alive, I wanted to share a few photos that I found that made me smile. They remind me of the Todd that I remember in high school: a guy with a big heart & great...
Melissa Cole
August 30, 2007 | Chicago, IL
We didn't know Todd very well, but from what we knew, he was a great guy....Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends! Annie and Yo-C
Anne Mulligan
July 26, 2007 | Davenport, IA
It has been a very sad time for so many people.
Everyone who has been touched by death in the last few weeks are on the minds and in the prayers of so many people.It doesnt matter how well you know someone.What matters is that you HATE to see them go, and someone lose A father, A son, A friend.
Find comfort, and know that so many people are thinking of you.
TODD,REST IN PEACE.
CATE LENNINGER
July 26, 2007 | DAV
Todd you where a good friend to my sister and her boyfriend we all will miss you dearly and we will always love you till the day we die
July 25, 2007 | Davenport, IA
