Carol Jean Barker

Carol Jean Barker obituary, Spokane, WA

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Carol Barker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 6, 2025.
Carol Jean Barker, 94, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at Vineyard Park at South Hill. Born in Kirkland, WA, to Florence and Orval Higginbotham, she grew up in Bothell. While working in Seattle, she met her husband, Alexander Vasey Barker. They married in 1952 and were together for 46 years until his passing in 1999, raising four children between the U.S. and Canada.

She is survived by her sister, Margie; children Bruce, Brenda, Cindy, and Chris; nine grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex; her parents, Florence and Orval; and her brother, Donald.

A memorial service will be held Friday, November 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home in Spokane. Burial will follow in the spring at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills in Lynnwood, WA.

Flowers may be sent to Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home. Donations may also be made to the Alzheimer's Society at www.alz.org.

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November 6, 2025

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Kathy & Steve Clement

November 6, 2025

I remember your Mom so well. I can vividly remember how sweet she was, her dear and trusting demeanor, always welcoming, and always wearing an apron
Sending our deepest condolences to all of you. Also huge hugs and our love. May she rest in peace

Diana Joos

November 6, 2025

Peggy Lengling caregiver

November 6, 2025

Thank you for trusting me with the care of your sweet mother. I enjoyed her very much. May God give you peace and comfort

Richard and Helen Scott

November 6, 2025

Your Mom lived a long and good life. You all will have many good memories of her. Our sympathy to all of you. Dick and Helen Scott

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