Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Rev. Dr. William Pierson Barker The Rev. Dr. William Pierson Barker, 85, died at home in South Wellfleet, MA on July 8, 2012. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 14, 1927, he was the son of the Rev. Dr. John B. and Blair (Jessop) Barker. He was the husband of Jean (Cotton) Barker; the...
Read MoreBill married my husband and I in 2000 on Newcomb hollow beach in Wellfleet. No one will ever forget the sight of him in full kilt bag piping down the dunes through the sand and then performing the ceremony.
He was such a good sport. Loved talking about the homeland Scotland with him. We will always remember him and his kind spirit. I am sure he is playing the pipes in heaven.
Lorna Mckenna-Kaplan
July 25, 2012 | Wellfleet
My sympathies to Bill's family. He was my teaching colleague at Moravian Theological Seminary and I always appreciated his warm, professional, and scholarly approach to both ministry and education. As a bonus, he secured autographed pictures of Fred Rogers for my two daughters at the time when they were big Mr. Rogers fans. He was a wonderful man who will be missed but remembered by many.
Glenn H. Asquith, Ph.D.
July 24, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. My husband and I first heard Dr. Barker at West Parish Congregational Church in 1995 while he was interim minister. He is the reason we joined that church. He was truly one of the most amazing human beings I've ever met - a true holy man who accomplished so much, so quietly and with much humility. I'm sure God has already put him to work in His house continuing the wonderful work he accomplished here. Bill - thank you for your inspiration. My husband and I...
Kim Moberg
July 23, 2012 | Centerville, MA
Dr. Barker was an inspiration to me through his Christian commitment and his kindness to me. I am a retired pastor of the United Church of Christ now living at Moravian Village.
The Rev. Dr. Donald Esslinger
July 18, 2012 | Bethlehem, PA
Dr, Barker married us in a wonderful ceremony at Packer Church (Lehigh); June 18, 1988 -- we were so lucky to have him officiate! Penn Clissold & Mary Lew Kehm, Whitehall PA.
July 17, 2012
Maggie and I were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We "worked" with Dr. Bill on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," and he always brought such joy and sunshine to the studio. I know that Fred adored him, and that he welcomed him "home" to his new "neighborhood."
We hope God's grace will comfort you and be with you always.
Mayor Maggie & Neighbor Aber
July 17, 2012
Dear Barker Family,
Dr.Barker and Jean were good friends of my parents, Rose & Nassam Abraham along with marrying Ron and I. Lots of good memories and loved his smile. God Bless you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ron,Esther & Ronnie Davis
Esther Davis
July 16, 2012 | Whitehall, PA
I knew Rev. Bill from West Parish Family School in the 1990's. He was the interim Reverend. I was the Lead Teacher/Ass't Director at the time. My fondest memories are of him joining in on my 3-4 year old classes parades and parties. He was always aware of the up and coming activities in my classroom, always prepared! He would show up with a kooky hat on 'hat day',a pajama top on 'Slumber party day' or an adorable teddy bear for our 'Teddy Bear Picnic'. He always participated in most of our...
Michelle Cooley
July 16, 2012 | Marstons Mills, MA
I was sorry to read of Bill's passing. We met many years ago and discovered we were the same age and (3rd?) cousins! I remember a pair of large 19th century portraits of Bill's great grandparents in our living room and I think they now belong to my nephew. Not sure how we're related, but the name Caskey (my mother's side) rings a bell. I send my deepest sympathy to Bill's family.
Nancy Davis Large Bartholomew
July 16, 2012
