Rachel E. Donovan

Rachel E. Donovan

Rachel Donovan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2011.
VALLEY CENTER - Donovan, Rachel E., 78, passed away Sept. 25, 2011, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born June 24, 1933, to David and Alta Hutchins Barker. On May 17, 1953, she married Clyde Donovan. She is survived by her husband; children, Diana (Dennis) Kuntz of Abilene, Gerald (Kristin) Donovan of Kuhn Ming, China, Linda (Eric) Ashenfelter of Denver, Colo., Mark (Leslie) Donovan of Wichita; brother, Merrill Barker of Puyallap, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater; funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, Grace Baptist Church, Whitewater. Memorial fund with Grace Baptist Church in c/o Lamb Funeral Home, PO Box 358, Whitewater, KS 67154.

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September 29, 2011

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September 28, 2011

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Beverley Fincham

September 29, 2011

In remebance of my aunt Rachel Donovan

Remeber

As we mourn our love ones
Remember there memories will never be gone

Now they reside in heaven above
Embraced in gods love

I imagine there mansions are by the sea shore
Where they can hear the oceans roar

There now with love ones gone before
Just think about the future when were together once more

Beverley Fincham

Michael O'Donnell

September 28, 2011

Clyde & Rachel were great examples of Christ. I enjoyed growing up with their children and over the years have been blessed by their faithfulness. Peggy & I and the folks of Grace Baptist Church in Wichita express our condolences. May God bless you and your family!

Dr. Michael & Peggy O'Donnell
& the people of Grace Baptist, Wichita

beverly fincham

September 28, 2011

remember
when a love one passes on
remember all there memories will always live on

now they reside in heaven above
embraced in gods love

now there with ones gone before
one day were all going to be together once more

in loving memory for Rachel E Donovan

Beverly Fincham

beverly Fincham

September 28, 2011

Remember
when love ones pass on
there memories are never gone

now their in heaven above
embraced in gods love

their now with love ones gone before
oneday in the future we will be together once more

Sharon (and Don) Pilgrim

September 28, 2011

Rachel was my cousin, but also my "teenage hero" (she was less than 10 years older than me). She took me to high school with her for an entire day, and I never forgot that! Then fast-forward 30-some years... my teenage girls and hers got to hang-out once or twice at Barker Family reunions. I was really looking forward to seeing Rachel again, at least once more this side of Heaven, but God had other plans for her, and that's OK! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Leanna Schletzbaum

September 28, 2011

I am saddened to hear of Rachel's passing. I haven't seen her in years but still remember hanging out at Mrs. Barker's with Kenny and talking with Rachel. She was a very sweet person. I remember when Clyde and Rachel were dating. I have nothing but great memories from my "Barker family". My thoughts are with all of you.

September 27, 2011

My heart is with you,Uncle Clyde,Jerry,Linda,Diane and Mark,Wishing I could be there,but unable to.But I'm able to be with you. I am in SPIRIT

Karen Nunn

September 27, 2011

I am certain that if Dad was able to convey his feelings it would be something very beautiful. I know for a fact that he does miss his family that has gone on before him as he shared it with me many times. I couldn't have asked for a better family and to have such awesome Aunts who loved and served Christ. I am blessed. Our sympanthies as well as rejoicing for no more discomfort.

Ken and Dale Alexander

September 27, 2011

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you in this difficult time. Good times are remembered.

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