Gary Paul Barker
March 28, 1947 - January 21, 2006
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Gary Paul Barker
March 28, 1947 - January 21, 2006
Obituary
Gary Paul Barker 58 Born March 28, 1947 in Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, January 21, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California. A cherished and devoted husband to Joanne Carol Barker; a dedicated father to Karen Partridge and Phillip Barker; a beloved brother to Ron Barker and Ken Barker; a loving grandfather of one grandchild.
He was deeply loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 ~ 7:00 P.M. at Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California.
A Private Interment will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 ~ 11:00 A.M. at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, California.
9 responses to Gary Paul Barker
Dee Tedesco says:
January 23, 2006
Dear Joann,
I am so sad to hear about Gary’s passing. I know that God will comfort you through this time, and will help you through each moment. It is important to know that he will be with you each step of the way.
I was so glad I got to know Gary when my son Adriel was in his class. He was such a caring, kind teacher and I appreciated his willingness to help me to be firm with Adriel. I also remember when Gary would tell me about his admiration for my son Stephen, who plays football for THHS.
I will miss Gary, and will be praying for you and your family.
Love,
Dee Tedesco
Diane & Ron Fikert says:
January 23, 2006
Joanne, Karen and Phillip,
It is with such a heavy heart that we send our love and condolences to you. Gary was such a wonderful, caring man and has left his mark on so many adults and countless students. I am sad that he is no longer with us but trust in the Lord that Gary is in heaven, with Jesus, smiling down on us all. His name for me “Captain”, will always have a special place in my heart. We are very thankful to have had Gary in our and our childrens’ lives. We are here for you, if you need anything at all.
God bless and comfort you in this sad time.
Love,
Ron, Diane, Christopher and Stacy Fikert
Donna Mc Coy says:
January 23, 2006
Dear Joanne and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I worked with Gary at San Joaquin. We were a close knit staff and we always had such good times together. I also worked with Gary at Linda Vista many years ago. Gary was a dedicated teacher and he will be deeply missed. My condolences go out to you and your family.
George Anderson says:
January 23, 2006
Dear Joanne,
First, let me tell you how saddened I was to hear of Gary’s passing and how sorry I am for your loss.
While working with Gary for so many years, I was privileged to see the commitment, the passion, and the love he brought to teaching. He was a true professional who loved working with his students, and who also found time to give back to the profession. Gary was a stalwart in SVEA, recognized for his dedication to improving conditions for students and teachers alike. I counted him a friend, and found in him a man upon whom I could rely for his honesty and courage of conviction. We all recognized and counted on his keen sense of fairness and justice and appreciate the dedicated service he provided our organization.
We will all miss our departed colleague, and we hope you are comforted by the knowledge that we loved and cared for Gary.
George Anderson
Lisa Paisley Donahue says:
January 23, 2006
Gary was a wonderful and positive advocate for teachers for so many years! We will miss him greatly.