Richard “Dick” Barker Sr.

Date of Birth

July 1, 1935

Date of Death

December 7, 2023

Richard “Dick” Barker Sr., 88 of Santa Barbara, CA, who lived with his daughter in Hansville, WA his last year, died with his family by his side on December 7, 2023.

He was born July 1,1935 in Santa Barbara, CA to George and Lois (Avant). He was proceeded in death by his wife, Ann Barker (Renga) of 62 years December 18, 2021.

He served in Korea as a Marine. He worked several years until his retirement in late
2005 at Channel City Lumber in Santa Barbara. After retirement he was a marshal for Santa Barbara Golf Club.

He enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and traveling with his family, playing poker, watching any type of sports especially football which he played in High School for the Santa Barbara Dons.

Survivors include his two daughters Melinda (Jim) McMahon and Susan Nelson, Son Richard (Julie) Barker Jr. Granddaughters Tessie Nelson, Kelly Barker, Bridget McMahon, Sydney Barker and Great Grandson Hunter Spann.

The Family will have a memorial for both Dick and Ann in Yosemite Valley, a favorite place to visit.

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