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Shirley Barker Obituary

Shirley J. Barker Dimondale Passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the age of 73. Born in Lilbourn, MO on June 29, 1938. Shirley loved her scratch off lottery tickets, her winters in Aruba, and her summers at the cottage. Shirley touched the lives of so many people with her personality and smile. Preceding her in death are her parents and siblings. Surviving is her husband, David of Dimondale, children: Charlotte Barker, Roxanne (Tom) Orr of MI, Tina Comrie and Tony Williams of FL, Tim Williams and Dale Williams of MO, and 12 grand kids. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel, 5035 Holt Rd., with Pastor John Hayden of Columbia Road Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Visitation is Sunday, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 2, 2012.

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June 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Barker & Williams family, I had much admiration for Shirley she loved her family no matter what, her spunk was something that I admired in her. May her family have peace in knowing she will be walking beside them each and every day. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Roxy Orr

June 13, 2012

Not only were you my Mom but you were my BEST FRIEND I will miss you terribly. I Love You FOREVER rest in peace Love you Roxy

Ken Stone

June 4, 2012

I just heard about the passing of Shirley. I will always remember and cherish the times spent with her at the lake. I will especially remember her calling me Rosie all the time. My condolences goes out to everyone in the family. I am glad that everyone was a part of my life. May you rest in peace.

mary seeley

June 2, 2012

i have been thinking about shirley the last few days and all i could think of is her legacy. she left us all with knowing what a wonderful mother, wife, friend, grandma, she always excepted everyone for who they were, and she always liked to have a good time. she was a very serious euchre player too. we have known the barker family for years and i know she has left her mark on us. we all have wonderful memories of her life.

Theresa

June 2, 2012

You have become very close to my heart the past 4+ yrs.I will truly miss you,the Christmases wont be the same here.I will cherish the last week I got to spend there near you and the late nite talks & eating ice cream always.I love you dearly mom Shirley.

June 2, 2012

I enjoyed seeing you on the deck watching your family. We new it was summer when the Barkers got to the lake. Are thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Jerry and Judi Sawyers

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