William Franklin Barker, born 28 July, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first son of William F. Barker and Lula Marie Giles, passed away peacefully at his home on 18 May 2008 in Farmington, Utah after a valiant battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Bill attended South High School and the University of Utah. He served a mission to Western Canada for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he returned from his mission, he spent six months in the Utah Army National Guard as a newspaper reporter. Later, Bill was hired as a civilian by Hill Air Force Base to work on the Minuteman missile guidance system. He continued to work in electronics and retired after 35 years with the U.S. Government in December 2000. Church service was always important to Bill. He served with the High Priest Group Leadership and enjoyed serving with the Bishopric as executive secretary for many years. In September 2005, Bill and his wife Joleen were called to serve in the Washington Tacoma Mission as records preservation missionaries for the LDS Church Family History Department. For many years, Bill had a great love for family history and spent many happy hours writing his history and recording his genealogy. Bill also enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading, traveling, golfing, and watching old movies with his eternal sweetheart.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Joleen of Farmington, Utah; his children, Michael (Vicki) Standing, Lehi, Utah; Matt (Lyn) Standing, Ogden, Utah; Cynthia D. (Gary) Mitchell, Conifer, Colorado; Travis (Heather) Barker; Salt Lake City, Utah; Eric (Tammy) Barker; Bountiful, Utah. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Jenna Standing, Zach and Wes Mitchell, Chelsea and Austin Barker, and Kyle, Bethany, Spencer, Joshua, and Natalie Standing. In addition he leaves behind his two sisters, Carol Barker and Rebecca (Clark) Malmgren, and one brother, Paul (Lidia) Barker. He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Barker and Lula Marie Giles; and his first wife, Beth Craven Barker. The family wishes to thank all the neighbors, friends, and Ward members who loved Bill, assisted with his care, and supported Joleen during this difficult time with many hours of service.
Funeral Services will be held Fri., May 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Farmington 21st Ward Chapel, 729 West Shepard Lane, Farmington, Utah. Friends and Family may call Thurs. from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Farmington Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street, Farmington and Friday at the Church from 10- 10:45 a.m.
Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue and "N" Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2008 - 5/21/2008.
Bill attended South High School and the University of Utah. He served a mission to Western Canada for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he returned from his mission, he spent six months in the Utah Army National Guard as a newspaper reporter. Later, Bill was hired as a civilian by Hill Air Force Base to work on the Minuteman missile guidance system. He continued to work in electronics and retired after 35 years with the U.S. Government in December 2000. Church service was always important to Bill. He served with the High Priest Group Leadership and enjoyed serving with the Bishopric as executive secretary for many years. In September 2005, Bill and his wife Joleen were called to serve in the Washington Tacoma Mission as records preservation missionaries for the LDS Church Family History Department. For many years, Bill had a great love for family history and spent many happy hours writing his history and recording his genealogy. Bill also enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading, traveling, golfing, and watching old movies with his eternal sweetheart.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Joleen of Farmington, Utah; his children, Michael (Vicki) Standing, Lehi, Utah; Matt (Lyn) Standing, Ogden, Utah; Cynthia D. (Gary) Mitchell, Conifer, Colorado; Travis (Heather) Barker; Salt Lake City, Utah; Eric (Tammy) Barker; Bountiful, Utah. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Jenna Standing, Zach and Wes Mitchell, Chelsea and Austin Barker, and Kyle, Bethany, Spencer, Joshua, and Natalie Standing. In addition he leaves behind his two sisters, Carol Barker and Rebecca (Clark) Malmgren, and one brother, Paul (Lidia) Barker. He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Barker and Lula Marie Giles; and his first wife, Beth Craven Barker. The family wishes to thank all the neighbors, friends, and Ward members who loved Bill, assisted with his care, and supported Joleen during this difficult time with many hours of service.
Funeral Services will be held Fri., May 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Farmington 21st Ward Chapel, 729 West Shepard Lane, Farmington, Utah. Friends and Family may call Thurs. from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Farmington Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street, Farmington and Friday at the Church from 10- 10:45 a.m.
Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue and "N" Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2008 - 5/21/2008.
William Franklin Barker, born 28 July, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first son of William F. Barker and Lula Marie Giles, passed away peacefully at his home on 18 May 2008 in Farmington, Utah after a valiant battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Bill attended South High School and the University of Utah. He served a mission to Western Canada for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he returned from his mission, he spent six months in the Utah Army National Guard as a newspaper reporter. Later, Bill was hired as a civilian by Hill Air Force Base to work on the Minuteman missile guidance system. He continued to work in electronics and retired after 35 years with the U.S. Government in December 2000. Church service was always important to Bill. He served with the High Priest Group Leadership and enjoyed serving with the Bishopric as executive secretary for many years. In September 2005, Bill and his wife Joleen were called to serve in the Washington Tacoma Mission as records preservation missionaries for the LDS Church Family History Department. For many years, Bill had a great love for family history and spent many happy hours writing his history and recording his genealogy. Bill also enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading, traveling, golfing, and watching old movies with his eternal sweetheart.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Joleen of Farmington, Utah; his children, Michael (Vicki) Standing, Lehi, Utah; Matt (Lyn) Standing, Ogden, Utah; Cynthia D. (Gary) Mitchell, Conifer, Colorado; Travis (Heather) Barker; Salt Lake City, Utah; Eric (Tammy) Barker; Bountiful, Utah. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Jenna Standing, Zach and Wes Mitchell, Chelsea and Austin Barker, and Kyle, Bethany, Spencer, Joshua, and Natalie Standing. In addition he leaves behind his two sisters, Carol Barker and Rebecca (Clark) Malmgren, and one brother, Paul (Lidia) Barker. He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Barker and Lula Marie Giles; and his first wife, Beth Craven Barker. The family wishes to thank all the neighbors, friends, and Ward members who loved Bill, assisted with his care, and supported Joleen during this difficult time with many hours of service.
Funeral Services will be held Fri., May 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Farmington 21st Ward Chapel, 729 West Shepard Lane, Farmington, Utah. Friends and Family may call Thurs. from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Farmington Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street, Farmington and Friday at the Church from 10- 10:45 a.m.
Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue and "N" Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2008 - 5/21/2008.
Bill attended South High School and the University of Utah. He served a mission to Western Canada for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he returned from his mission, he spent six months in the Utah Army National Guard as a newspaper reporter. Later, Bill was hired as a civilian by Hill Air Force Base to work on the Minuteman missile guidance system. He continued to work in electronics and retired after 35 years with the U.S. Government in December 2000. Church service was always important to Bill. He served with the High Priest Group Leadership and enjoyed serving with the Bishopric as executive secretary for many years. In September 2005, Bill and his wife Joleen were called to serve in the Washington Tacoma Mission as records preservation missionaries for the LDS Church Family History Department. For many years, Bill had a great love for family history and spent many happy hours writing his history and recording his genealogy. Bill also enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading, traveling, golfing, and watching old movies with his eternal sweetheart.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Joleen of Farmington, Utah; his children, Michael (Vicki) Standing, Lehi, Utah; Matt (Lyn) Standing, Ogden, Utah; Cynthia D. (Gary) Mitchell, Conifer, Colorado; Travis (Heather) Barker; Salt Lake City, Utah; Eric (Tammy) Barker; Bountiful, Utah. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Jenna Standing, Zach and Wes Mitchell, Chelsea and Austin Barker, and Kyle, Bethany, Spencer, Joshua, and Natalie Standing. In addition he leaves behind his two sisters, Carol Barker and Rebecca (Clark) Malmgren, and one brother, Paul (Lidia) Barker. He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Barker and Lula Marie Giles; and his first wife, Beth Craven Barker. The family wishes to thank all the neighbors, friends, and Ward members who loved Bill, assisted with his care, and supported Joleen during this difficult time with many hours of service.
Funeral Services will be held Fri., May 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Farmington 21st Ward Chapel, 729 West Shepard Lane, Farmington, Utah. Friends and Family may call Thurs. from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Farmington Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street, Farmington and Friday at the Church from 10- 10:45 a.m.
Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue and "N" Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2008 - 5/21/2008.
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