OBITUARY
Neal Barker
December 9, 1930 – January 27, 2012
Neal Barker, 81, Olathe, KS, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 1-2pm, Wednesday, February 1st, at McGilley & Frye Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2pm with burial in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Olathe Club for the Deaf or Deaf Cultural Center.
Neal was born on December 9, 1930 in Olathe, KS to Leslie and Elsie Faye (Ramsey) Barker. He graduated from Kansas School for the Deaf in 1949. On June 30, 1951, Neal married the love of his life, Evalyn Clingan. He worked for Century Wood Products (30 years) and Quality Wood products (9 years) as a Draftsman. Neal loved fishing, woodworking and thoroughly enjoyed all sports. He was an extremely helpful, kind, gentle man who was well liked and loved by many friends and family. Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his wife; parents; son, Lance Barker; son-in-law, Patrick Feikert; brother, Harley Barker; sisters, Elsie Martin, Lola Cancannon, Virginia Harness and Gail Cockrell.
He is survived by his adoring daughter, Sandi Barker of Olathe; brothers Howard Barker of Fremont, CA, Ronald (Beverly) Barker of Paola and Dallas (Margaret) Barker of Flint, MI; grandchildren, Michael LaRue and David (Mandi) LaRue and great grandchildren, Lily, Henry, Wyatt and Owen. Neal will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him!
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Visitation Wednesday, February 1, 2012
- Funeral Service Wednesday, February 1, 2012
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Burial
REMEMBERING
Neal Barker
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RECEIVE UPDATESCharlene Darnell, LPN
February 7, 2012
Neal was always so much fun to be around. I looked forward to his visits. Even when he wasn't feeling well or hurt someplace, he always smiled and laughed. Neal would scold me for not practicing my sign language. He will always be in my thoughts when I use it or look at my book and think how I should be. I miss him already.
Steve Raab
February 6, 2012
Sandi, Michael, David & Family.....we are sorry for your loss, your Dad had a wonderful and warm and kind personality, very much like your Mom too, please accept our condolences at this time, knowing that your parents will
always be there watching over you along the way, Lots of Love goes out to you!
Steve & Natalie Raab and Family
Rick Nichols
February 6, 2012
Sandi - I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God will comfort all of you at this difficult time as only He can do. May your faith and memories sustain you in the days to come. Hang in there!
Brian Hettrick
February 2, 2012
Sandi and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Neal was a joy to be around and a real pleasure to chat with. May you find peace during this time.
richard stainbrook
February 2, 2012
Sandy- i just wanted to let you know i was thinking about you at this time .
Glenda Haefner
February 1, 2012
Our Deepest Condolences to the families. As his friends,we'll miss his sunshine because he always brightened our days. Haefner families
Jenny Mahieu
February 1, 2012
Sandi I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your dad and his wonderful stories. His love for life is what I will remember and miss the most. I am so glad our paths crossed.
Cindy Mahoney
February 1, 2012
David and Family,was sorry to read of your Grandfather's passing.
May the memories that you carry in your heart help you through these sad times.
Nadia Kennedy Harvey
January 31, 2012
I will never forget Neal, he was one of the friendliest people I ever met during the interpreter training program at JCCC. He always made me feel comfortable even when I screwed up. I'll never forget when I saw him at Theatre in the Park one time and he realized I was WAY back in the back and he invited me down to the Deaf area so I can enjoy the show more. Just some of the normal things Neal would do. I'll miss you!
Fred Banks
January 31, 2012
I am already missing a great friend. Been one of my mentors on leadership. The community will miss this personified person. Sandi and children, I sympathies on your father's passing. A great mangoing home to help do cabinet work in heave.
Nancy Weaver
January 31, 2012
Sandi and family,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Lane
January 30, 2012
Olathe has truly lost one of the true treasures of our community. He was such a kind and loving man, he may not have been able to verbally speak but his smile and the twinkle in his eyes said so much more than mere words. He will be missed by all. My sincere sympathy to the family.
January 30, 2012
Sandy, Sorry for your loss of your dear father. With my deepest sympathy.
Rosetta Duren
January 30, 2012
Sandy, Ron and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Neal was such a sweet and wonderful person. He was a joy to be with. You all will be in our prayers.
Merle and Sally Chadwick
January 29, 2012
Dear Sandi and family,
Your Dad was one of the nicest, friendliest people I have ever known. I really loved being in his presence and seeing his warm smile and gleaming eyes. He will be missed by many, and especially me. God be with you and guide you during these next few challenging days. May you find comfort in knowing your dad and beautiful Mother are together in heaven. Mona (Bumpers) Huggins
Vicki Blakeley
January 29, 2012
Sandy and family- I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rebecca Rosenthal
January 29, 2012
Neal will be in my memory for as long as I live. He was one of the few Olathe Deaf people to welcome me warmly after I started my job as the Executive Director of the Deaf and Hard Hearing Commission. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones.
Rebecca J. Rosenthal
Donald Burke
January 29, 2012
Sorry for your loss Ronny,Neal was a nice man.
Lisa Bolding
January 29, 2012
Neal was a wonderful friend to all of us at the Johnson County Community College sign language interpreter training program. His friendliness made us all so comfortable as he share his language with us. My deepest condolences to my JCCC classmate, Sandi, and their family.