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John Barker
December 30, 1956 – December 16, 2014
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Mark Richford says
One of the kindest, most generous guy I knew.
Auntie Carol says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Kelly Winterburn says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Kelly Winterburn says
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Kelly Winterburn says
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Shawnee James says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Bill winterburn says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Shawnee James says
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Andrea Amundson says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Shawnee James says
An entire community is devastated with the loss of you such an amazing person. You will always be in our hearts bossman…
Kristin Murray says
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Kristin Murray says
We will miss John….He was the the kindest man. Hugs to you John….
Mary Agostinelli says
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Shelly owens says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Sharon Peffer says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Shannon Reich says
I agree Shawnee. I am devastated…. I will miss him so much!
Shannon Reich says
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Kathleen Glover says
Our condolences to John’s family and friends. John will be surely missed by all. John had a kind and gentle heart and a special place in the hearts of all he met and loved and anyone fortunate to have been a part of his life. We will miss you John. Greg and Kathy-Duncan Law Office
John Reddy says
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John Reddy says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Cari Harris says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Cari Harris says
Our lives are all a little rich because we were fortunate enough to get to have you in them even if only for a short time.
Verna E. Wadddingtn says
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Theresa Nelson says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Amanda Sloan says
You are missed.
Alex Coon says
I send my condolences to John’s family, he was an amazing man who will be dearly missed.
Colleen Llewellyn says
John was a one of a kind, make the world a better place person. I am devastated at the loss of such a sweet soul.
Amanda Savage says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Nina Smith says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Val Wilson says
What an amazing photo. Thanks for posting this. Val Wilson
Dr. Dan Lundberg says
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to John’s family, Gary, Bob and Jan, his extended family, as well as his very close friends. John and I met in January of 1976. John was a confident young man and was the student leader of our Air Force training squadron in Biloxi Mississippi. I envied his “swagger”. We were both then stationed in Omaha Nebraska in the summer of 1976. We had many good times during our formative years and he taught me a lot about achieving in life. John enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and studied in college while working his full time job in Air Force Intelligence. I got to know all of John’s high school friends through his colorful stories….You all know what I mean. We traveled to Bozeman in 1978, on leave, where I met his family and some of his friends . We were both discharged in the fall of 1979. John was the Best Man in the wedding for my wife and I in 1981. Subsequently, our time together in person was limited. We talked several times each year thereafter. Our conversations always just seemed to pick up where we left off previously and flowed freely. We’d have lengthy conversations about nothing, but would laugh, and I always felt happier afterwards. I’m sure many of you had similar conversations with John. He was an eager listener concerning the lives of my three daughters. The past three years he has been an avid college soccer fan supporting my youngest daughter who plays for Johns Hopkins University. We talked/texted twice a week while watching her games on the webcasts, or while I was at the stadium. They made the Final Four this year but lost and we talked about our anticipation for next years season just three weeks ago.
Now my heart aches for the loss of a dear friend. I’m sure yours also feels empty. Was there something I should have said? We would all love to have another conversation with our son, brother, nephew and friend. I pray that we all are able to have an Angel of Mercy find us and help us through this difficult time. I pray that John finds peace in the Lord.
Dr. Dan Lundberg (honored to have been John’s friend)
Delores Hill says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Delores Hill says
John was one of the very nicest men I have ever known. He truly will be missed. May he rest in peace!
Carol Bonner says
What a lovely tribute to John. Yes, he spoke of you & your family in our recent conversations. John’s happy memories will live on with each of us contributing to his apt story telling! I wish I could figure out the photo part of this as I have some from the family reunion of 2010 and my most recent visit in September of 2014. I think his Uncle Tom has an arm around him now ~ angels care!
Deb and Wayne Bushnell and family says
Gary, Carol, Bob and Jan – So sorry and shocked to hear about John! What a wonderful guy and cousin he was! Please know we are all thinking of you and send our love to you all.
Vicki Little says
Dear Jan, I was so sad to read about your brother in this morning’s paper. I lost my little brother December 17; 31 years ago. Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and praying for you and your family. Vicki Little
Marcia Allen says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
SHERRI STAATS says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Athena Kidd says
John always brightened our day at Albertsons. He will be missed.
Jeannene Maas says
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He and I had many great chats back in the days of “title-land”. He had a great heart, and there was more than once he helped me through some hard times. Whenever I think of John, two stories always come to mind — how he helped me find a great job at a critical point in my life; and how he helped my son his first year of Little League. Mike was all excited about learning to be a catcher, and John took took him aside and explained to him the importance of ‘masculine protection’, and how to take care of himself. Still makes me laugh to remember Mike’s reaction, but now I’m laughing with tears in my eyes. Rest in peace, John.
Jeannene Maas
Gregg and Janis Winston says
Gary, Carol and family: Gregg and I are so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a wonderful, friendly guy. The times we were around him, he could not have been nicer, and it was evident that he was that way with everyone! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gregg and Janis Winston
Gregg and Janis Winston says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Melody Harmata says
Dear Jan, Sam, Nick, and Kayla,
We are very sorry that John is no longer here to share his compassion and generosity with you. It seems he had much to offer. We are thinking of all of you.
Melody and Al Harmata
Pat Ryan says
Dear Gary and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My love and sympathy to you and your family.
Pat (Meunier) Ryan
Barbara Barnes says
For John’s family…. my contact with John was during some of the worst times of my life and he always demonstrated acceptance, interest and kindness and a complete lack of judgment. I am sure he is at peace now, away from any challenges that he experienced on this earth. Sending you care and well wishes… please be a gentle with yourselves as is possible.
Barb Barnes
Angela Getchell says
Dear Jan & family,
I am so sorry to hear the passing of John. He was a wonderful person that will be greatly missed. Always had a big hug and smile to share. May you hold tight to all the good memories you all shared. You are in my prayers.
Angela Getchell
Cathy Kovich says
To John’s family and friends,
Years ago I worked with John at Surety Title and what everyone has said is true. I feel fortunate to have run into him a while back and be reminded of his big smile and the gleam in his eye. Bless his journey. And God be with those who now live without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and Nadine Copley says
We send sincere sympathies for the loss of John. He was a good neighbor and friend and we will miss him – – his hugs and
handshakes. Don and Nadine Copley, 416 Coventry Court.
Laurie Blakley says
I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. I hadn’t seen John for quite a while. He was always so helpful to me in real estate. He was my go to guy when I had title questions. He was also my neighbor 25 years ago. We lived in the same apartment building and when I came out in the morning he had usually scraped the frost off my windows. He was always thoughtful and helpful like that.
Interesting, that he and I were also in high school at the same time. I didn’t know him then but when Bozeman Senior High had 30 year get together for our three classes it was fun to see John there.
We will miss him but he is in a much better place and knows that he is loved. God Bless you.
Laurie Blakley
Brenda Olson says
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. We were neighbors at Coventry Court for several years. He was one of the good guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Brenda (Kolb) Olson
Steppen Wirth says
Lit a candle in memory of John Barker
Peter Brown says
great picture….he was
one of a kind for sure
Chuck Olson says
John was a life-long friend to many of us from Bozeman. He touched many and we all cherished being his “best friend”. Miss him tons.