Michael Lee Barker

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Ukiah High School

Michael Barker Obituary

February 4, 1955 to July 5, 2004
Born February 4, 1955 in Napa, California, Michael has brought great joy to his friends and family with his humor, and creative culinary abilities. He was a passionate sailor, and lived for the moments he could be in the outdoors. Following his graduation from Ukiah High School in 1974, he attended Colombia College in Central Ca. During his early career as an Executive Chef, Michael settled in Napa, and was employed at the Silverado Country Club. He then owned and operated the Grist Mill Inn Restaurant of Glen Ellen located in Sonoma County. For his last ten years he was employed with Embassy Suites in the South. He has peacefully left us following a short illness on July 5, 2004 at his family's home in Ukiah, Ca.
He is survived by his loving Mother, Sharon Barker, his devoted Father, Wilburn Barker, & Stepmother Jenny Barker. His Brother, Matthew Barker & Sister in law Laura Barker, all of Ukiah, Ca. His Sister, Terrie Spenst of Healdsburg, Ca., His Stepsister Loralynn Ward of Ukiah, Ca. His adoring nieces and nephews, Steffanie & Katelyn Barker of Sacramento, Ca., Brian Stafford of Hollywood, Ca.., & Ryan Riva of Ukiah, Ca. who will remember him always.
Also surviving are his beloved children, of whom he was so very proud. His Daughter, Elizabeth, and Husband Brian Goodwin of Minn., and Sons Michael and Garrett Barker of Morgan Hill, Ca.
Friends and Family are invited to share in a celebration of Michael's Life on July 31, 2004, at 4:00 P.M. 2101 Wildwood Drive, Ukiah, Ca.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Eversole Mortuary.

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Published by Ukiah Daily Journal on Jul. 7, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Barker

5 Entries

PAIGE DAGOSTINO

October 4, 2024

Mike Barker played a giant roll in my life teaching me all he knew at Silverado country club in Napa, ca. Michael was one of the best chefs I ever worked with and he was an awesome person and so proud of his beautiful family.. his daughter and twins boys .. we had much in common as I also had twin boys and a daughter...
He and his wife were the some of the kindest people I´ve ever met.. I also worked for him a short time at the Grist Mill Restaurant near Sonoma and will forever be in his debt as he was truly a marvelous chef and human being.. God Bless and my sincere condolences to his entire family and friends.... I unfortunately lost track of his whereabouts and just saw his obituary as I was doing a search to see if I could find him.... Thankyou Michael and we are so sad to learn of his passing!! He was simply a wonderful person...
God bless and eternal happiness Mike!!

Starin

July 7, 2004

Dear Will, I had prayed for Mike, you and the family each evening since RAM degrees. I can say not a meaningful word to you. I know this since I lost my own son.

Your Companion, Doc

Katherine Barker/Marshall

July 7, 2004

What a crazy cousin I remember Mike as. He was always fun. As children I remember staying at Uncle Will and Sharons and playing Barbies with Terri and Mike always popping in with the Boy Scouts. Mike was only 10 months older than me and how much fun we shared together as kids. As we grew older our lives went in different directions. "We grew up!" Married, had kids and moved away. I will always cherish our childhood, and Mike's "enormous smile" He's in heaven now. Fishing with my brothers David and Rick. I'm sure Aunt Marie was there to welcome him and that touches my heart. May the lord comfort you, Aunt Sharon, Uncle Will, Terri, Matt, Mike's children, and the rest of his family and friends. As my sister Susie quoted from Corinthians, "Absent of Body is Present with Jesus." What a blessing.

God's Blessings

The Marshall's

Jim and Kathy "Barker" Marshall

Nampa, Idaho

Terri McAnally

July 7, 2004

It has been many years since I have been in contact with Matt but my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

Susie Barker/Sackett

July 7, 2004

Family,

Absent from the Body means present with the Lord. 2nd Corinthians chapter 5 verses 6-8. Those are the words I heard as Mom (Aunt Marie) chose Jesus Christ as her savior. That gave me peace and I pray it brings you peace as well.

I never got the pleasure to know Micheal as an adult, but I can remember him when I was little. I remember a time when my dad (uncle Joe) was coming up to pour some concrete at Aunt Sharon and Uncle Will's house. It was a hot summer day and we stayed the night just me and my dad. I can remember Mike and Terry and how fun it was to be around them. I believe Matt was a little one then and had more energy than all of us! :)

May God bless your family and comfort you in this time.

With love,

Kevin, Susan and Jacobb Sackett

Boise, Idaho