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Betsy Ann Barker

Betsy Barker Obituary

Betsy Ann Barker
Betsy Ann Barker, 61, of Lehigh Township, Pa., went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, April 1, 2006, in New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital, New York City. She was the wife of John H. Barker. They celebrated 40 years of marriage October 9.Born on October 1, 1944 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a daughter of Lena (Walborn) Douglas of West Grove, Pa. and the late Edward Douglas. Betsy was a graduate of Kings County School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She worked in pediatrics at Sacred Heart Hospital for 32 years, retiring in 2003 due to ill health. She was a member of Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, Pa. Survivors: In addition to her husband and mother she is survived by her grandmother, Dorothy Douglas of Berwick, Pa.; daughters, Janice R. Herritt and her husband, Douglas, of Woodbridge, Va., Sherri L. Barker of Greenville, S.C., Colleen L. Barker of Conshohocken, Pa.; sister, Frances Harmon of Williamsport, Pa.; brother, William Douglas of West Grove, Pa.; three grandsons, Zachary, Noah, and Duncan. Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006 in Bethany Wesleyan Church, Blue Mountain Road, Cherryville, Pa. Interment, Indianland Cemetery, Cherryville.Viewing 7-9 p.m. Wednesday evening in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home Inc., Route 946, Moorestown-Bath, Pa. and noon to 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon in the church. Contributions: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113, or American Cancer Society-Lehigh Valley Chapter, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 3, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Betsy Barker

16 Entries

James Little

April 15, 2006

Colleen and family,

My deepest heartfelt sympathies are sent to you on the loss of your mother. I wish you all the best throughout your time of mourning and rememberance of your mother/wife. You are all truly wonderful people.

Joan & Frank Snyder

April 7, 2006

We didn't get to sign the guest book at the funeral, but just want to say what an honor it was for us to stand as she went up the aisle. She is a sister beloved. John, Janis, Sheri, and Colleen, You are all in our prayers. Love you lots. Joan & Frank

Sylvia Thomas

April 7, 2006

Our deepest sympathy is with you all during your time of grief.

New Prospect Elementary School,

Anderson, SC

kathleen knecht

April 7, 2006

Dear John and family,it was my pleasure to have worked with Betsy in the Pedatric Dept at Sacred Heart.She always had a smile for everyone no matter the situation. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Iwill keep Betsy and your family in my prayers. may she rest in peace. Sincerly Kathy Knecht

Sylvia Thomas

April 7, 2006

New Prospect Elementary School Faculty and Staff extends our deepest sympathy in Mrs Barker's passing.

Andrea Ohlsson & Denis Gallagher

April 7, 2006

We regret not being able to be there during this difficult time, but our hearts and thoughts are with you all.

Kathy Shegda

April 5, 2006

To the Barker and Douglas Families,

We are very sorry for your loss. Keep Betsy's memory close to your heart as she will always be with you. She is now at peace in the arms of our Lord and with her Dad too. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Myron, Kathy (Mary's sister), Dan and Alex Shegda

Lourdes Semenowitz

April 5, 2006

Dear Sherri, Colleen, Janice and John, I'm so sorry for your lost. I will always remember Betsy (when we would meet at the beauty salon) smiling and laughing as we would exchanged fond memories of New York, Sherri, and Colleen. She was truly a woman of God, raising three lovely daughters. I will miss her smile.

Marie Dieter

April 5, 2006

Sorry to hear of your loss John and family! My prayers and sympanthy are with you all. I share in your greif....Marie Dieter

Bobbe Johnston Bennett

April 5, 2006

John and family - My love and prayers to you in your loss of Betsy. Her spirit will be with you always. Love, Bobbe

Denise Rhodes

April 3, 2006

Colleen & Family... My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Mary Kay O'Brien

April 3, 2006

Janice and Family,

My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Your "work family" is thinking of you. May your memories of your mother be a comfort to you.

Chris Barker

April 3, 2006

My Brother John, Janice, Sherri, Colleen and family,

I have many fond memories of Betsy and her loving and gentle spirit. She will always be in our hearts and her presence will always be felt.

Now she walks with her savior, the one she lived to honor and serve.

She will want us to press on and honor her memory by living each day to the fullest knowing that we will see her again in glory!

Jere Golden

April 3, 2006

John, Your family are in our prayers.

Jere& Wanda

Carol McCoy

April 3, 2006

I am very sorry about Betsy's passing. I feel deeply for the her husband, kids and family who now feel her absence. Betsy does walk today with the Lord without a walker and with no pain. She was a good friend with a great sense of humor. She also had the admirable quality of being feisty. She helped many people over the years of being a nurse, which was the perfect job for her because of her nature. She liked to read and talk about books. Liked to bake even if she felt poorly. Made the best stuffed Raisin Cookies. Betsy was ALWAYS pleasant no matter how bad she felt. I will miss her too.

Linda Ohme

April 3, 2006

I am truly sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman who meant a lot in my life, as did your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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