Jennifer Amanda (Major) Barker joined her Lord and Savior after passing away October 6, 2015 in her sleep from a brain aneurism.
Jennifer was born to Lloyd and Helen Major on January 26, 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Ankeny High School in 1990.
Jennifer married Chuck Barker on July 6, 2002, and they made their home in Des Moines.
Chuck was the love of Jennifer’s life. Together they enjoyed adopting and caring for cats, second-hand shopping, traveling, fishing, camping, gardening, and baking. Jennifer loved her family and friends and touched the life of everyone she met. Her smile, hugs, kisses, and laughter were contagious and brought joy to those around her.
The youngest of six children, she was the “mother hen” of the family, checking on her dad each day and organizing family celebrations. She always remembered to send birthday wishes to each family member and even took responsibility for reminding her siblings about approaching birthdays.
Jennifer dedicated her life to caring for other people and animals. Her love, enthusiasm, and generosity will be greatly missed.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her mom, Helen Major; mother and father-in-law, Evelyn and Vern Barker; grandparents: Jenave and Herb Walsh, Hazel and Roy Major; Sister-in-law Nancy O’Leary; brother-in-law, David Adney; uncles: LeRoy Major, Paul Major, Leo Walsh, Bob Walsh; aunts: Eula Hargis, Yvonne Major; great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive visitors at Hamilton’s (605 Lyon St, Des Moines) on Friday, October 9 (5-8pm) and Saturday, October 10 (9-11am) with a Celebration of Life service at 11am.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
The only thing we take with us when we leave is a record of the love we gave away.
Obituary & photo published by Hamilton’s 605 Lyon St, Des Moines.
Edit by Doris Christensen (#47057893) burial info
Jennifer was born to Lloyd and Helen Major on January 26, 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Ankeny High School in 1990.
Jennifer married Chuck Barker on July 6, 2002, and they made their home in Des Moines.
Chuck was the love of Jennifer’s life. Together they enjoyed adopting and caring for cats, second-hand shopping, traveling, fishing, camping, gardening, and baking. Jennifer loved her family and friends and touched the life of everyone she met. Her smile, hugs, kisses, and laughter were contagious and brought joy to those around her.
The youngest of six children, she was the “mother hen” of the family, checking on her dad each day and organizing family celebrations. She always remembered to send birthday wishes to each family member and even took responsibility for reminding her siblings about approaching birthdays.
Jennifer dedicated her life to caring for other people and animals. Her love, enthusiasm, and generosity will be greatly missed.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her mom, Helen Major; mother and father-in-law, Evelyn and Vern Barker; grandparents: Jenave and Herb Walsh, Hazel and Roy Major; Sister-in-law Nancy O’Leary; brother-in-law, David Adney; uncles: LeRoy Major, Paul Major, Leo Walsh, Bob Walsh; aunts: Eula Hargis, Yvonne Major; great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive visitors at Hamilton’s (605 Lyon St, Des Moines) on Friday, October 9 (5-8pm) and Saturday, October 10 (9-11am) with a Celebration of Life service at 11am.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
The only thing we take with us when we leave is a record of the love we gave away.
Obituary & photo published by Hamilton’s 605 Lyon St, Des Moines.
Edit by Doris Christensen (#47057893) burial info
Jennifer Amanda (Major) Barker joined her Lord and Savior after passing away October 6, 2015 in her sleep from a brain aneurism.
Jennifer was born to Lloyd and Helen Major on January 26, 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Ankeny High School in 1990.
Jennifer married Chuck Barker on July 6, 2002, and they made their home in Des Moines.
Chuck was the love of Jennifer’s life. Together they enjoyed adopting and caring for cats, second-hand shopping, traveling, fishing, camping, gardening, and baking. Jennifer loved her family and friends and touched the life of everyone she met. Her smile, hugs, kisses, and laughter were contagious and brought joy to those around her.
The youngest of six children, she was the “mother hen” of the family, checking on her dad each day and organizing family celebrations. She always remembered to send birthday wishes to each family member and even took responsibility for reminding her siblings about approaching birthdays.
Jennifer dedicated her life to caring for other people and animals. Her love, enthusiasm, and generosity will be greatly missed.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her mom, Helen Major; mother and father-in-law, Evelyn and Vern Barker; grandparents: Jenave and Herb Walsh, Hazel and Roy Major; Sister-in-law Nancy O’Leary; brother-in-law, David Adney; uncles: LeRoy Major, Paul Major, Leo Walsh, Bob Walsh; aunts: Eula Hargis, Yvonne Major; great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive visitors at Hamilton’s (605 Lyon St, Des Moines) on Friday, October 9 (5-8pm) and Saturday, October 10 (9-11am) with a Celebration of Life service at 11am.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
The only thing we take with us when we leave is a record of the love we gave away.
Obituary & photo published by Hamilton’s 605 Lyon St, Des Moines.
Edit by Doris Christensen (#47057893) burial info
Jennifer was born to Lloyd and Helen Major on January 26, 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Ankeny High School in 1990.
Jennifer married Chuck Barker on July 6, 2002, and they made their home in Des Moines.
Chuck was the love of Jennifer’s life. Together they enjoyed adopting and caring for cats, second-hand shopping, traveling, fishing, camping, gardening, and baking. Jennifer loved her family and friends and touched the life of everyone she met. Her smile, hugs, kisses, and laughter were contagious and brought joy to those around her.
The youngest of six children, she was the “mother hen” of the family, checking on her dad each day and organizing family celebrations. She always remembered to send birthday wishes to each family member and even took responsibility for reminding her siblings about approaching birthdays.
Jennifer dedicated her life to caring for other people and animals. Her love, enthusiasm, and generosity will be greatly missed.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her mom, Helen Major; mother and father-in-law, Evelyn and Vern Barker; grandparents: Jenave and Herb Walsh, Hazel and Roy Major; Sister-in-law Nancy O’Leary; brother-in-law, David Adney; uncles: LeRoy Major, Paul Major, Leo Walsh, Bob Walsh; aunts: Eula Hargis, Yvonne Major; great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive visitors at Hamilton’s (605 Lyon St, Des Moines) on Friday, October 9 (5-8pm) and Saturday, October 10 (9-11am) with a Celebration of Life service at 11am.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
The only thing we take with us when we leave is a record of the love we gave away.
Obituary & photo published by Hamilton’s 605 Lyon St, Des Moines.
Edit by Doris Christensen (#47057893) burial info
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