Walter Barker, Jr., 78, of Port Orange, Florida, died on April 21, 2015. Walter was born on March 13, 1937 in Teaneck, New Jersey, and was the only child of Monica and Walter Barker. Walter received a mechanical engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1959. In 1958, he married his college sweetheart, Kris, and they relocated to Connecticut after he graduated from college, eventually settling in Madison. For 33 years, Walter had a distinguished career at the United Illuminating, Co., starting in the Test Department and working his way up to the executive level. Walter was an active board member of Spruce Creek Country Club and Madison Country Club. He retired to Florida with Kris in 1998. Walter cherished his full, fun-packed life, cruising the world, playing golf, listening to Frank Sinatra, and enjoying a fine glass of wine with a prime cut of steak. He treasured the company of his many friends and had endless pride and love for his family. Walter possessed great wit and intelligence, but it was his generosity that defined him to his family. Walter leaves behind his loving and dedicated wife of 57 years Kris, and children Kathy (Arthur), Walter (Donna), John (Barbara), Christopher (Christine) and nine adoring grandchildren. Services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, May 9th at Catholic Church of the Epiphany in Port Orange. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CureSearch.org in Walter's memory.
Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Apr. 23, 2015.
Walter Barker, Jr., 78, of Port Orange, Florida, died on April 21, 2015. Walter was born on March 13, 1937 in Teaneck, New Jersey, and was the only child of Monica and Walter Barker. Walter received a mechanical engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1959. In 1958, he married his college sweetheart, Kris, and they relocated to Connecticut after he graduated from college, eventually settling in Madison. For 33 years, Walter had a distinguished career at the United Illuminating, Co., starting in the Test Department and working his way up to the executive level. Walter was an active board member of Spruce Creek Country Club and Madison Country Club. He retired to Florida with Kris in 1998. Walter cherished his full, fun-packed life, cruising the world, playing golf, listening to Frank Sinatra, and enjoying a fine glass of wine with a prime cut of steak. He treasured the company of his many friends and had endless pride and love for his family. Walter possessed great wit and intelligence, but it was his generosity that defined him to his family. Walter leaves behind his loving and dedicated wife of 57 years Kris, and children Kathy (Arthur), Walter (Donna), John (Barbara), Christopher (Christine) and nine adoring grandchildren. Services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, May 9th at Catholic Church of the Epiphany in Port Orange. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CureSearch.org in Walter's memory.
Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Apr. 23, 2015.
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