Edmund Barker

Edmund Andrew Barker, 90, of Baroda passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at The Willows, St. Joseph.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Mr. Barker was born February 9, 1919 in Ina, Illinois the son of the late Bert and Letia (Rhynes) Barker. He served in the US Army during WWII in the Sicily Theater and retired from Whirpool Corp. after 30 years.

Survivors include three children – Michael (Tina) Barker of Stevensville, Patricia of Georgia, and Timothy (Gina) Barker of St. Joseph; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two brothers – Alvin (Irene) Barker of Baroda and Larry (Sandra) Barker of Bridgman; and many nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters.

Visitation

Saturday January 2, 2010 , 10 - 11 AM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Funeral Service

Saturday January 2, 2010 , 11 AM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Burial

Saturday January 2, 2010 at Ruggles Cemetery