BARKER, Howard "Howdy" Woodrow "Howdy" Barker's journey began in Anaconda, Montana, March 3, 1913 and ended in Spokane, Washington, May 21, 2010, where he lived most of his life. He attended Havermale Jr. High, North Central High School, and Whitworth College. He enlisted in the Navy during WWII and served in the South Pacific as a medic for the Marines. He was called back to service during the Korean War and was stationed in Bremerton, WA. Howdy worked for Spokane Cycle and Toy, and John W. Grahams. After the war, he managed several Shell stations in Spokane. Howdy was a dedicated volunteer for Toys for Tots and Meals on Wheels for years, and Day Out For the Blind until recently. Memorial gifts could be made to any of these groups in Howdy's name. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jetty (Kennedy) Barker, and his brother, Clayton, He was widowed three times. He was married first to Frances Wahler Barker, then to Dorothy Middleton Barker for nearly 50 years, and then Felicia June Barker for 9 years. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a graveside service Friday, June 4th at Fairmount Cemetery at 10;00AM. A gathering of his friends and family will follow at Day Out For the Blind, at 12:30 pm at 1502 E. Holyoke Ave., Spokane, WA.
Source: Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, June 2 to June 3, 2010
Source: Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, June 2 to June 3, 2010
BARKER, Howard "Howdy" Woodrow "Howdy" Barker's journey began in Anaconda, Montana, March 3, 1913 and ended in Spokane, Washington, May 21, 2010, where he lived most of his life. He attended Havermale Jr. High, North Central High School, and Whitworth College. He enlisted in the Navy during WWII and served in the South Pacific as a medic for the Marines. He was called back to service during the Korean War and was stationed in Bremerton, WA. Howdy worked for Spokane Cycle and Toy, and John W. Grahams. After the war, he managed several Shell stations in Spokane. Howdy was a dedicated volunteer for Toys for Tots and Meals on Wheels for years, and Day Out For the Blind until recently. Memorial gifts could be made to any of these groups in Howdy's name. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jetty (Kennedy) Barker, and his brother, Clayton, He was widowed three times. He was married first to Frances Wahler Barker, then to Dorothy Middleton Barker for nearly 50 years, and then Felicia June Barker for 9 years. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a graveside service Friday, June 4th at Fairmount Cemetery at 10;00AM. A gathering of his friends and family will follow at Day Out For the Blind, at 12:30 pm at 1502 E. Holyoke Ave., Spokane, WA.
Source: Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, June 2 to June 3, 2010
Source: Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, June 2 to June 3, 2010
Inscription
PHMI US Navy World War II "Beloved Husband and Uncle"
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
