David Leon Barker Sr., 79, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born March 18, 1938 in Champaign, Illinois to Frank Owen and Pauline Ellen (Birdsell) Barker. David attended Champaign Central High School and was in the graduating class of 1956. Shortly before graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served on the USS Yorktown.
He married the love of his life, Judith A. Goken on Dec. 23, 1961 in Champaign and together they raised their two sons, David Jr. and Sean.
After retiring from the University of Illinois, David and Judy moved to Arizona where he enjoyed golfing, playing cards with friends and listening to music. Adventures with his grandchildren or showing family and friends new places in Arizona brought him the most joy.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Judith; sons, David Barker Jr. and Sean (Krista) Barker; grandson, Ryan (Sarah) Barker; granddaughters, Samantha Barker, Shannon Barker and Sara Barker and brothers, Jim (Kay) Barker, Charles (Connie) Riley and Lee (Lynn) Riley.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
He was born March 18, 1938 in Champaign, Illinois to Frank Owen and Pauline Ellen (Birdsell) Barker. David attended Champaign Central High School and was in the graduating class of 1956. Shortly before graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served on the USS Yorktown.
He married the love of his life, Judith A. Goken on Dec. 23, 1961 in Champaign and together they raised their two sons, David Jr. and Sean.
After retiring from the University of Illinois, David and Judy moved to Arizona where he enjoyed golfing, playing cards with friends and listening to music. Adventures with his grandchildren or showing family and friends new places in Arizona brought him the most joy.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Judith; sons, David Barker Jr. and Sean (Krista) Barker; grandson, Ryan (Sarah) Barker; granddaughters, Samantha Barker, Shannon Barker and Sara Barker and brothers, Jim (Kay) Barker, Charles (Connie) Riley and Lee (Lynn) Riley.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
David Leon Barker Sr., 79, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born March 18, 1938 in Champaign, Illinois to Frank Owen and Pauline Ellen (Birdsell) Barker. David attended Champaign Central High School and was in the graduating class of 1956. Shortly before graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served on the USS Yorktown.
He married the love of his life, Judith A. Goken on Dec. 23, 1961 in Champaign and together they raised their two sons, David Jr. and Sean.
After retiring from the University of Illinois, David and Judy moved to Arizona where he enjoyed golfing, playing cards with friends and listening to music. Adventures with his grandchildren or showing family and friends new places in Arizona brought him the most joy.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Judith; sons, David Barker Jr. and Sean (Krista) Barker; grandson, Ryan (Sarah) Barker; granddaughters, Samantha Barker, Shannon Barker and Sara Barker and brothers, Jim (Kay) Barker, Charles (Connie) Riley and Lee (Lynn) Riley.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
He was born March 18, 1938 in Champaign, Illinois to Frank Owen and Pauline Ellen (Birdsell) Barker. David attended Champaign Central High School and was in the graduating class of 1956. Shortly before graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served on the USS Yorktown.
He married the love of his life, Judith A. Goken on Dec. 23, 1961 in Champaign and together they raised their two sons, David Jr. and Sean.
After retiring from the University of Illinois, David and Judy moved to Arizona where he enjoyed golfing, playing cards with friends and listening to music. Adventures with his grandchildren or showing family and friends new places in Arizona brought him the most joy.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Judith; sons, David Barker Jr. and Sean (Krista) Barker; grandson, Ryan (Sarah) Barker; granddaughters, Samantha Barker, Shannon Barker and Sara Barker and brothers, Jim (Kay) Barker, Charles (Connie) Riley and Lee (Lynn) Riley.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
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