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Gary Barker

Published 2/2/2010 in Obituaries

HOLCOMB — Gary L. Barker, 60, of Holcomb, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Finney County.

He was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Garden City, to Harold "Bud" and Patricia Lundblade Barker. The family relocated to Atchison, where he graduated from Atchison High School. After high school, he continued his education at Washburn University in Topeka before moving to North Dakota and Phoenix, where he worked in construction. In 1988, Mr. Barker returned to Garden City, where he worked in the maintenance department for IBP, which is now Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., for 22 years.

Gary Barker

On June 5, 2000, he married Janette Finley in Las Vegas. In 2008, they relocated to Holcomb. He was an avid golfer, a dirt track race fan, enjoyed country music and dancing, and loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a stepdaughter, Vonda Finley of Garden City; a stepson, Weston Finley of Nixa, Mo.; three brothers, Terry Barker of Rio Rancho, N.M., Dean Barker of Garden City, and Keith Barker of Blue Springs, Mo.; three sisters, Dorothy Huff of Scott City, Brenda Barker of Greeley, Colo., and Wanda Jones of Iowa; a stepsister, Sandy Smith of Scott City; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, with the Rev. Lyle Stuehrenberg officiating.

Condolences may be sent at garnandfh@sbcglobal.net. Memorials to the Gary Barker Memorial Fund may be sent in care of the funeral home, 412 N. Seventh St., Garden City, KS 67846.

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My Best Friend

I can not begin to say how much I enjoyed being around my big brother, Gary. After so many years apart, it was amazing that we got to know each other and became best friends. It breaks my heart to know that he is gone. He was all you could ever ask for in a big brother ... and a friend. I love and miss you Gary B.

Posted by: Terry on 7/31/2010

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Dear All,
Was saddened by Gary's passing. The last time I saw him was at Uncle Bud's funeral. Our family is really getting small. My regards and prayers to each of you.
Barbara Barker Berger called me to tell me of Gary's passing.
Lovingly, Glenna Fay

Posted by: Glenna Fay Barker Morgan on 2/3/2010