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for Dan Barker
Gopher
February 23, 2023
Sorry you died Dan. Will miss you forever. Growing old without you around is a bummer. I always thought we´d link up again after my career dragged me up north. Now I´m back and you´re long gone. That old saying "You can´t go home" comes to mind. Our days together with Debbie and Amy in San Antonio are some of the best in my life as I look back on it. There´s just no recapturing it. You were a truly great friend.
Kim Smith
February 24, 2009
Sorry to hear about the loss of Danny my heart and prayers go out to you.
Lena Smith
February 5, 2009
The Barker Family
My deepest love an sorry goes out to Danny's family. They were so close to me and my boys. I know how hard it was for Kate to raise a family in Calvert. We were like one big happy family. My deepest sympathy.
Barbara Eagleburger(Wilkinson)
February 5, 2009
Danny was my classmate, I will always remember and cherish those days we had together . My last visit with him was just a few years ago at a reunion, we all sat together at his table,with his brother Wayne & Tommy and his sweet wife Debbie. He was so full of joy and laughter ,thats what I will remember. I pray for strength for all of his family . God Bless You All.
Sarah Jones
February 3, 2009
It was a privilege to work with Dan. He always had a big smile, a hug, and an encouraging word. He went out of his way to make a young employee feel like an important part of the team. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Maria Sessums Curry
February 3, 2009
For the Family of Danny Barker,
I shall never forget the memory of Danny and his brothers & sisters as they arrived in Calvert. We were all like family growing up together. My prayers are with each of you in this loss. Danny was one of the sweetest people I remember from from my school days. I always admired his entire family how they were so close and how their Mom "Kate", held them together with a warm and giving heart and strong hand.
May God's blessings shine upon each of you in the days to come and you live with the comfort that Danny is no longer in pain.
In Christian Love,
Maria S. Curry
Inez Gibson Sanchez
February 3, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Bart Henderson
February 2, 2009
I had the privilage to work with Dan at OCD and always admired his dedication to his family. He was a wonderful man that always was offering up a positive comment. I have an e-mail from him posted on my desk where he humorously expressed his condition and his strong spirit to battle his illness.
I will miss him and remember him and your family in my prayers.
Marsha Jarzombek
February 2, 2009
Debbie and Amy,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We have always admired the strength and love of your family and I know that and God's loving arms will get you through the difficult days ahead. I will continue to keep you both in my prayers. Dan was an inspiration to everyone he knew and we are pleased to be counted among those. I pray for your peace and recovery now. Marsha, Larry & girls
Bill Pagels
February 2, 2009
Like all others who came in contact with this prince, this gentleman, I am deeply saddened to know of Dan’s ordeal and passing. My eldest son, just starting his career in sales and business, recently asked me what were the essentials of the best of the best of those in professional sales and marketing. Although it's been a long time since my path has been blessed with Dan's charisma, without hesitation, I told Christopher of Dan's high level of professionalism, his thoroughness, his care for his customers, his eminently respectful collegiality, his advocacy for those within his ‘care’ as some of the prime characteristics.
I join all others with whom Dan was in contact in his professional life to let you know that we could not have be more blessed than to have had Dan touch our lives briefly but deeply. We will forever hold Dan in the highest respect. Indeed, Dan has left an indelible legacy of excellence and passion in the minds of all who knew him.
A J&J and duPont colleague.
Robin Shelden
February 1, 2009
Dear Debbie, Amy, Mr. Penkert and Bill,
My deepest condolences to you in the loss of Dan. I still remember when you started dating him, Debbie, when we were rooming together at A&M. You were so excited! I am so glad that you were able to have 28 happy years together. Having lost a husband, I know that you will have some hard times ahead, but God will always be there to comfort you. My love goes out to all of you and the rest of Dan's family.
Love, Robin Shelden
Teri & John Elliott
February 1, 2009
Dan,
You will be greatly missed by all who knew you . I will forever hold your friendship and your kindness that you showed to John and i when we came down to vist in 2006, and i'll especially remember your sweet country boy charm and the special way you always made others feel . I will miss your ever so sweet emails at the holidays.
Dan you were truly a blessing in our lives and i will carry that blessing with me always.
Friends are like angels without wings, blessing our lives with the most precious things.., You gave us laughter, love, & kindness, & most of all ,
You left footprints in all of our hearts and we will never be the same because of you .
We will carry those Memories of Love & Friendship with
us & treasure them always !
May God Bless Your Family & carry them through this very difficult time.
Teri & John Elliott
Springfield,MO
Cecelia Conitz Heinrich
February 1, 2009
I am so sorry to read about Dan in "The Eagle". My deepest sympathies go out to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Helen (Buza) Harrell
February 1, 2009
I hope that the poem that I submitted will help you in your time of sadness. I am so sorry to hear of Danny's death. My sympathy goes out to his family. I remember Danny when we were attending school in Calvert and he was a very nice guy. I know that he will be missed but remember that now you all have a wonderful guardian angel watching over you. May God Bless You All and watch over you in this time of sadness.
Helen (Buza) Harrell
February 1, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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