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Tara Barker Obituary
Tara Lynn Barker, 46, was born in Vallejo, Ca on July 25th, 1967 and moved to Napa, Ca in 1971 where she attended Shearer Elementary School, Ridgeview Middle School, and Napa High School where she graduated in 1985. Tara lived for a short time in Fairfield, Ca before moving to Reno, Nv to be closer to family. Tara had a love for reading and cheering on her Nevada Wolf Pack football team. Most of all Tara loved spending time with her family and quoting her great nephews and niece. Tara had a warm heart, a kind smile, and an infectious laugh. She will be dearly missed. Tara is survived by her mother Kate Hodge of Reno, Nv, her father Milt Barker (Jerri) of Las Vegas, brother and sister-in-law Ben and Denise Barker of Reno, nephew Doug Barker (Nicole) of Reno, niece Jenica Barker (Josh Jones) Windsor , and great nephews and niece Nathan, Colten, Penelope, and Camden, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A celebration of life will be held at the Odd Fellows Building 1300 Stardust St. Reno, Nv 89503 on Saturday March 22nd at 4:30.
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Jennifer Ford
March 19, 2014
This is so sad. Her Step Mom is my Aunt so I have know Tara for a long time although it has been many years since we've seen each other. She was so young. My heart goes out to all her family!!
Tess Hendricks
March 19, 2014
There are just no words.. I've known Tara since HS .. and we have had some amazing times. From Jose Wales to the Hot Rod, etc etc on base etc.. and whatever else Karla and Deanna managed to get us into!
Blessed be.. I will miss her smile and that laugh ..
Line dancing .. laughing at ourselves until we collapsed in a heap on the floor at my old house..
Love you, Tara! Rest in Peace.
Amie C
March 18, 2014
Hi, I worked with Tara last year and I was so sad to hear the news. I appreciate you reaching out to me. She loved her family so much and was such a proud auntie of the little ones. My heart is breaking for you, I will miss her laugh and talks about cowboys. Love you Tara!
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