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2020
Lyle Barker Obituary
Lyle Calvin Barker
January 12, 1948 - November 15, 2020
Lyle Calvin Barker was the eldest of six children of Clyde and E. Onitta (Edwards) Barker. Born January 12, 1948 he passed-away on November 15, 2020 at 72. He graduated from Mark Morris High School, class of '66. The following spring joined the Navy and served on the USS Forrestal and one tour in Vietnam. He spent the next seven years in the USNR and USAR.
He taught Hunter's Education for over ten years and was a volunteer with Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue for over 20 years. Lyle worked at Reynolds Metals as a head tapper and his last ten years at Foster Farms as a security guard and scale man.
Lyle always joked he came from a planned family of two sons. The only exception was there were four sisters between him and his brother, who he loved dearly. Wanda (Joe) Salus of Ore., Rosemary (John) Vroman of Chehalis, Shirley Trahanes, Jackie (Jon) Browne, and James (Mona) Barker all of Longview, Wash.
He leaves his loving wife of 42 years, Laurel (Davenport), his four sons, and two granddaughters: Robert (Sam Rintoul), Phillip, Jonathan (Tara), daughters Emma and Adelynn, and Gregory all of Longview.
His father, grandparents and all his aunts and uncles preceded him. Also his lifelong friend Darrell Marks.
Lyle loved to hunt, fish, camp and work in his garden. He enjoyed going to church camp with his church family. In his later years his homeboys Dan, Ken, and Mike took him out on drives, day hunts and fishing trips.
Lyle always had a story to tell, a huge heart and a willingness to help. He will be truly missed.
Due to the pandemic there will be a private, family graveside service on November 23, 2020. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
If you have any stories about or pictures of Lyle, please send them to [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for Lyle Barker
Toni
November 14, 2023
Laurel, I am so sorry.
I just seen this.
Hugs
Prayers
Garry Marks
November 28, 2020
I just leaned of Lyles passing. He will be truly missed.
Lyle was like a little brother to me; one of the family (Marks clan). His connection with Darrell and Dan was so close. We loved Lyle!
He made his family proud. His great humor and hunting tales were so always so entertaining/endless. They are going to be sorely missed!
Love you brother!! RIP
Toni Woodruff
November 25, 2020
I am so sorry Laurel
Prayers to you and the family
Pam Crisp
November 25, 2020
We are holding the family in our hearts and prayers. Lyle left a legacy in his children. May fond memories easy this time.
Dave Grocott
November 25, 2020
I have fond memories of the whole Barker family as they were Robert Gray school students there over the early years of the "new building" in the 1950's and 1960's. Lyle will be missed! My best to the family. They were and are winners.
Janet Seaberg
November 22, 2020
My deepest sympathies to Laurel and his entire family. I love you.
Terry Byrd
November 21, 2020
I am a former Reynolds friend of Lyle. Lyles friendship and humor will be deeply missed. The world could use more Lyle Barkers. My deepest condolences to family and friends.
Barbara Nichols-Lockard
November 19, 2020
Laurel and family,
I was so sorry to learn of Lyle's passing. I have fond memories of getting to know all of you when our boys were going to school together and playing together on the same soccer team. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti Coulter-Senter
November 19, 2020
I´m so sorry to hear of Lyles´s passing. I remember the young years of being at the house with six kids in a two bedroom home. Everyone with smiles and laughing. I´m sure he will be missed by all. My deepest sympathies.
Donald Simmons
November 19, 2020
Lyle was a good friend and co-worker at Reynolds for many years. I am sad to hear of his passing. Loosing another Nam Vet and Reynolds member is sad to see. Prayers for his wife and family.
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