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Richard Harry Barker
Richard Harry Barker, 76, of Payette, passed away Tuesday,
April 11, 2002, at Seattle's VA Hospital. He was born October
25, 1925, to Walter and Loretta May Kirnan Barker, in New
Meadows, where he was raised, went to school and met his
childhood sweetheart, Alice Mildred Gray. She became his bride
on Feb. 2, 1945, in Wilder. He proudly served his country
during World War II.
After his discharge
he returned to his family in the Treasure Valley where he
worked until he purchased a ranch in Indian Valley in 1961. He
loved ranching and although he retired to Payette in 1995, he
continued his love of ranching on a smaller scale. He had a
kind heart and a great love for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Alice, at home;
two sons, Richard and wife, Mary of Clarkston, Washington;
Ronald and Erika of Boise; a daughter, Rella Cada and husband,
Gary, of Cambridge; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; a cherished sister, Edna Wilson of Boise;
and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Tommy LeRoy; and
two brothers, George and Perry.
A
viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
at Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette, with funeral services
at the chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17. Vault interment
will be held at the Wilder Cemetery. Services are under the
direction of Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. |
