Donald Raymond Barker's Obituary
Donald Raymond Barker of Warren, Oregon passed away peacefully at Avamere on Nov. 21st 2019.
Don was born in Barneston, Nebraska on September 18,1926 to Raymond and Blanch Barker. Don enlisted in the Coast Guard at the age of 17 in WW 2. Don married Phyllis Zimbrick on Oct. 26, 1952. Together they had two daughters, Kathy Hoyt of St. Helens and Julie Barker of Columbia City. He retired from the United States Post Office in 1988.
Don is survived by his wife of 67 years Phyllis and daughters Kathy and Julie; Grandchildren Josh,Molly, Megan,Joe and Mary; Great Grandchildren Michael, Landen,Cameron, Kylie, Kinnick and Gabriel. He is also survived by his twin sister Donna, sisters Beth and Patty and brother Dick. He was preceded in death by his brother Kenny.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday December 3rd at 11:00 at the Columbia River Foursquare Church in St. Helens, Oregon.
Special thanks to the entire Avamere Staff for their compassion and kindness especially this past month.
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