Obituary

Ronald E. Barker 1923 ~ 2005 Ronald Elmo Barker, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Centennial, CO, on March 6, 2005. Born April 15, 1923, in Taylorsville, UT, to Daniel Barker and Stella Ann Morris Barker. Married Kathryn Kay Harris September 12, 1948, in Moose, WY, later divorced. Together they had four children, whom he dearly loved. He married his loving partner, Jeanne Heimbuch Bucher, on March 1, 1980. He was a pilot in the Air Force Reserves, and had proudly achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel prior to retirement in 1983. Manufacturer's Representative for Reed & Barton Silversmiths for over 35 years. Member of The Church of Jeasus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ron is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jeanne, his children Ronald William (Gayle) Barker, Jon Harris (Amy) Barker and Lisa Ann (Bob) Baker; his stepchildren Diane (Roy) Lain and Peter Bucher; grandchildren Alex, Cynthia, Nick, Joshua, Kassia and Martin; great-granddaughter, Kaylee; his brothers L. Vearl and Cline; and sisters Melba Jones, Lila Maughn, Arvella Zaugg, and Janice Reeve. Preceded in death by his son, J. Christopher; his parents; and siblings Eugene, Phyllis, Morris, Ellis, Wilmer and Noal. Funeral services Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 11 a.m., McDougal Funeral Home; 4330 S. Redwood Rd. Viewing 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment at Taylorsville Cemetery.