Ryan Daniel Barker, 20, of Westler Lake, Wolcottville, died unexpectedly, Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN. He was born on October 19, 1999, in Fort Wayne, to Andrew and Nikki (Sturgis) Barker.
Ryan was a 2018 graduate of Westview High School. He then went on to Ball State University to work toward a degree in exercise science.
He loved his family so very much and always put them first. He also had a special love for animals and rescued 2 dogs, Rondo and Luna.
His roommate, Jairo, summarized Ryan’s life: “a guy who loves fishing, working out, hanging out and just relaxing and having fun and of course food, but who most importantly loves Chipotle. A guy who is always there for anyone who needs help in any way possible. A brother who is there to have fun when most people need it. A friend who just wants to go out and have an adventure. He is one in a million, he is a lovable guy, he is an inspiration, and he is always happy even in rough times. You can meet up with that guy at any time and he would just smile and wanna catch up with you and see how you are doing. He was my best friend, he helped me whenever he could, even when I didn’t have to ask, he was someone who would go out of his way to help you out and make sure you’re OK.”
He was also an avid IU basketball fan, loved the lake life, traveling and watching scary movies in the loft. He was an avid tennis player and playing Frisbee golf.
Ryan is survived by his mother, Nikki Barker of Westler Lake; a sister, Kylie and Devin Sharick of Wolcottville; paternal grandparents, Dan and Joyce Barker of Kendallville; uncles, Mike and Kira Sturgis of Churubusco and Dr. Tom Barker of Dallas, TX; his girlfriend, Serenity Corlett of Topeka and six cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; Andrew W. Barker, maternal grandparents; Frank and Sharen Sturgis.
A viewing will be held at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 West Michigan St, LaGrange, on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. social gathering restrictions will be in place.
Due to the social gathering restrictions a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 30th at the St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City, IN.
The Rev. Alven Salada will officiate the service and burial will take place in Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville, IN.
Ryan was a 2018 graduate of Westview High School. He then went on to Ball State University to work toward a degree in exercise science.
He loved his family so very much and always put them first. He also had a special love for animals and rescued 2 dogs, Rondo and Luna.
His roommate, Jairo, summarized Ryan’s life: “a guy who loves fishing, working out, hanging out and just relaxing and having fun and of course food, but who most importantly loves Chipotle. A guy who is always there for anyone who needs help in any way possible. A brother who is there to have fun when most people need it. A friend who just wants to go out and have an adventure. He is one in a million, he is a lovable guy, he is an inspiration, and he is always happy even in rough times. You can meet up with that guy at any time and he would just smile and wanna catch up with you and see how you are doing. He was my best friend, he helped me whenever he could, even when I didn’t have to ask, he was someone who would go out of his way to help you out and make sure you’re OK.”
He was also an avid IU basketball fan, loved the lake life, traveling and watching scary movies in the loft. He was an avid tennis player and playing Frisbee golf.
Ryan is survived by his mother, Nikki Barker of Westler Lake; a sister, Kylie and Devin Sharick of Wolcottville; paternal grandparents, Dan and Joyce Barker of Kendallville; uncles, Mike and Kira Sturgis of Churubusco and Dr. Tom Barker of Dallas, TX; his girlfriend, Serenity Corlett of Topeka and six cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; Andrew W. Barker, maternal grandparents; Frank and Sharen Sturgis.
A viewing will be held at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 West Michigan St, LaGrange, on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. social gathering restrictions will be in place.
Due to the social gathering restrictions a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 30th at the St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City, IN.
The Rev. Alven Salada will officiate the service and burial will take place in Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville, IN.
Ryan Daniel Barker, 20, of Westler Lake, Wolcottville, died unexpectedly, Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN. He was born on October 19, 1999, in Fort Wayne, to Andrew and Nikki (Sturgis) Barker.
Ryan was a 2018 graduate of Westview High School. He then went on to Ball State University to work toward a degree in exercise science.
He loved his family so very much and always put them first. He also had a special love for animals and rescued 2 dogs, Rondo and Luna.
His roommate, Jairo, summarized Ryan’s life: “a guy who loves fishing, working out, hanging out and just relaxing and having fun and of course food, but who most importantly loves Chipotle. A guy who is always there for anyone who needs help in any way possible. A brother who is there to have fun when most people need it. A friend who just wants to go out and have an adventure. He is one in a million, he is a lovable guy, he is an inspiration, and he is always happy even in rough times. You can meet up with that guy at any time and he would just smile and wanna catch up with you and see how you are doing. He was my best friend, he helped me whenever he could, even when I didn’t have to ask, he was someone who would go out of his way to help you out and make sure you’re OK.”
He was also an avid IU basketball fan, loved the lake life, traveling and watching scary movies in the loft. He was an avid tennis player and playing Frisbee golf.
Ryan is survived by his mother, Nikki Barker of Westler Lake; a sister, Kylie and Devin Sharick of Wolcottville; paternal grandparents, Dan and Joyce Barker of Kendallville; uncles, Mike and Kira Sturgis of Churubusco and Dr. Tom Barker of Dallas, TX; his girlfriend, Serenity Corlett of Topeka and six cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; Andrew W. Barker, maternal grandparents; Frank and Sharen Sturgis.
A viewing will be held at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 West Michigan St, LaGrange, on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. social gathering restrictions will be in place.
Due to the social gathering restrictions a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 30th at the St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City, IN.
The Rev. Alven Salada will officiate the service and burial will take place in Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville, IN.
Ryan was a 2018 graduate of Westview High School. He then went on to Ball State University to work toward a degree in exercise science.
He loved his family so very much and always put them first. He also had a special love for animals and rescued 2 dogs, Rondo and Luna.
His roommate, Jairo, summarized Ryan’s life: “a guy who loves fishing, working out, hanging out and just relaxing and having fun and of course food, but who most importantly loves Chipotle. A guy who is always there for anyone who needs help in any way possible. A brother who is there to have fun when most people need it. A friend who just wants to go out and have an adventure. He is one in a million, he is a lovable guy, he is an inspiration, and he is always happy even in rough times. You can meet up with that guy at any time and he would just smile and wanna catch up with you and see how you are doing. He was my best friend, he helped me whenever he could, even when I didn’t have to ask, he was someone who would go out of his way to help you out and make sure you’re OK.”
He was also an avid IU basketball fan, loved the lake life, traveling and watching scary movies in the loft. He was an avid tennis player and playing Frisbee golf.
Ryan is survived by his mother, Nikki Barker of Westler Lake; a sister, Kylie and Devin Sharick of Wolcottville; paternal grandparents, Dan and Joyce Barker of Kendallville; uncles, Mike and Kira Sturgis of Churubusco and Dr. Tom Barker of Dallas, TX; his girlfriend, Serenity Corlett of Topeka and six cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; Andrew W. Barker, maternal grandparents; Frank and Sharen Sturgis.
A viewing will be held at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 West Michigan St, LaGrange, on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. social gathering restrictions will be in place.
Due to the social gathering restrictions a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 30th at the St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City, IN.
The Rev. Alven Salada will officiate the service and burial will take place in Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville, IN.
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