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Rosalie E. Barker
1942 - 2023
Rosalie E. Barker
1942 - 2023
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BORN
1942
DIED
2023
Rosalie Barker Obituary
Rosalie Christen Barker, 80, of North Platte went home on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. After a battle with Alzheimer’s, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg where she won the hearts of the staff and received excellent care.
Rose was born on October 22, 1942 to Edward and Virginia (Gates) Christen at her grandmother’s farm house in Custer County. She married Gary Barker on July 1, 1961 in Denver, Colorado. They made their home in Stapleton, Nebraska for 29 years before moving to North Platte. While in Stapleton she worked at Frey’s General Store with her special friend Shawna. In North Platte she assisted in helping old friends and family through Social Services and did private cleaning for several families. She loved playing golf at Stapleton with the Girls. But she will be remembered the most by her family for her giving of herself. She never missed a ball game, school concert or any event her grandchildren or great-grandchildren were in. Each one was very special to her.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Virginia Christen, her step-father, Walter (Bud) Steburg; aunt, Martha Roberts.
She is survived by her husband, Gary; daughter, Shannon Barker and son Brent (Angie) Barker; grandchildren, Brittany (Jared) Thomsen and Ty and Brynlee and Brayden (Josie Keck) Barker and Paisley; sister’s and brother’s, Judy (Noel) Parker, Bill, Ozzy, Dan, Dave and Shawn; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home www.adamsswanson.com .
Book signing will be on Monday, May 15, 2023 from noon – 7:00 P.M., with family being present from 5-7, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Judy Christofferson
May 30, 2023
Gary I was sorry to hear about Rose but have no way to contact you. Hope you are doing okay. Judy Christofferson
John Vancil
May 16, 2023
Sorry to hear about my cousin RosieI Remember when you got married at my moms house John Vancil
Lorrie Barker
May 15, 2023
Aunt Rose will never be forgotten, she was a very special lady. God has gotten another special angel! We will miss you. Forever!
Kina Brockley
May 10, 2023
Fond childhood memories of visiting them in there house in Stapleton
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Pat Keslar
May 9, 2023
Rose was a rose! She was happy and kind. A friend to all and especially a great friend to my mom, Mary. We should all strive to be more like Rose. Celebrate her life Barker family. Love ya all
Johnny Navarrete
May 9, 2023
Brent Angie so sorry for your loss of your mother .may she rest in peace an may god watch over all your families.
Ken & Therese Ehlers
April 19, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time.
Cindy Frey
April 13, 2023
Gary & family,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Rosie was such a good friend to our family. I apologize for the pranks that Steve pulled when she worked for him at Frey's General Store. I know he made it an interesting place of employment! I think he was supposed to be watching Sondy but I'm pretty sure Rose got to "visit" with her a lot. She will always be Sondy's "oldest, bestest friend". Thank you Rose!
Betty Guynan
April 13, 2023
Thinking of your family.
Mary (Long) Guerney
April 12, 2023
Sending prayers for Gary and the entire Barker family.
Steph Miller (Frey)
April 11, 2023
Gary & family, I’m so sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. She was such a good friend to my grandma Lewellyn. I grew up with Rose as she worked at our general store. And for whatever reason she & my younger sister were best buds. This still makes me laugh. I’m praying for you guys during this difficult time. Rose meant a lot to our family & I’m grateful I knew her.
Sylvia Jividen
April 11, 2023
So sorry to hear that Rose passed. Sympathy to Gary and the entire Barker Family. She was a very kind hearted lady.
Sylvia (Gift) Jividen
Jill
April 11, 2023
Sorry to see that Rose passed away we always had so much fun golfing together at Stapleton. We will all miss her. My condolences to her family
Maureen `Moe´ Black
April 11, 2023
My sympathy to Rose´s family. We (Rose, Janice Lovett and me, Maureen `Moe´ were hanging buddies. We did a lot together and I have memories I will never forget. She was a beautiful lady and a good friend.
Matt & Kim Kramer
April 10, 2023
Rose was always such a nice, friendly person. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time!
Keith & Annette Gift
April 10, 2023
Our hearts go out to the entire Barker family. Gary and Rosie were probably two of the nicest people we knew. Rosie will be missed greatly.
Sondy Frey
April 9, 2023
I was fortunate enough to know Rose for most of my life. She was a very good friend of our family and even worked at my parents´ store. As a young child I spent a lot of time with Rose. I once told her "you´re my bestest oldest friend." Every time after that, and into my adulthood I still told her that every time I would see her. My heart breaks for Gary and Rose´s family and know that you´re in my prayers. I hope her and Gramma Frey are golfing and making flower arrangements together. Rest east, bestest oldest friend.
Sondy Frey
Harry Frey
April 9, 2023
My prayers for Gary and family.
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