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Stanley Barker Obituary
Born: Nov. 29, 1927
Died: Sept. 20, 2014
Stanley G. "Grant" Barker, age 86. Passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 29, 1927, in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, to Stanley Grant and Teresa (nee Miller) Barker, he had resided in Joliet since 1958.
He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Baker) Barker; loving father of Karen (Tom) Weber of Arizona, Colleen (Alan) Bokoski of Minooka, and Tom (Kari) Barker of Arizona; dearest grandfather of Brad (Kristin) Weber, Jeff Weber, Kevin Bokoski, Brian Bokoski, Grant Barker and Elizabeth Barker; proud great-grandpa of Anna Lorraine Weber and Cadence Victoria Weber. Also survived by his brother, Bill (Sheila) Barker of Joliet; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Diane Theresa, in infancy; brother, Lenard; and two sisters, Pat and Joan.
Grant was a retired pipefitter, employed for 33 years with Johansen and Anderson, and was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Locals #422 and 597. He was also a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. A cognitive thinker, he enjoyed inventing, winters in Arizona, and especially attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live in our hearts forever.
As it was Grant's wish, Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.
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Frank and Lil Denneau
September 22, 2014
Lorraine and all the Barker family, sending our thoughts and prayers to you and all the family. Many happy ,good times playing cards together. Sorry we can't go to the wake but our thoughts will be their with all of you. Frank and Lil Denneau
Diane Maxfield
September 22, 2014
To the Barker family:
You have my sympathy. I remember the fun times at Bill and Sheila's house. I know that my Mom and Dad enjoyed Grant's company over the years. May your memories bring you peace. Diane Denneau Maxfield
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Sep
23
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431
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23
Memorial service
1:00 p.m.
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431
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