Neva Mae Barker (1930-2009)

BARKER, SQUIRE, SHAW, HACKETT, WAY, LEWIS, DENNIS

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 4/9/2009 at 16:50:13

THE NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, April 6, 2009.

Neva Mae Barker, 78, of Nevada, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1110 11th St., Nevada, Iowa at 10:30 a.m., April 10, 2009.

Neva was born November 2, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of William B. and Edna T. (Shaw) Squire. She grew up in Des Moines and attended Lincoln High School.

Neva and Howard R. (Pat) Barker were married February 21, 1950 in Nevada, Iowa. They settled on an acreage south of Nevada and were blessed with four children, Mike, Steve, Linda and Danny.

Neva was employed by R.H. Donnelley in Nevada and 3M in Ames, where she retired in 1990. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Nevada, the Harley Owners Group, a Charter member of the Route 65 HOG chapter, and a supporter of the Des Moines Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Neva enjoyed motorcycles, gardening and flowers, and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Neva was a loving mother and grandmother, and a special friend to all who knew her. Those left to cherish Neva's memory are her children, Mike (Barb) Barker of Pilot Mound, Iowa; Steve (Karen Creager) Barker of Des Moines, Iowa; Linda (Tom) Hackett of St. James, Minnesota; and Danny Barker of Maxwell, Iowa; her sisters, Thelma (Ken) Way of Madison, Alabama; Lillis Lewis of Gatesville, Texas and her brother, Butch (Carol) Dennis of Norwalk, Iowa; grandchildren; Mandy Barker, Ryan (Lauren) Barker and Tommy Hackett. She is also survived by numerous extended family members including very special nieces and nephews.

Neva was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Clarence Dennis of Des Moines and her husband, Howard Barker on September 23, 1991.

The family will greet friends Thursday, April 9, at the Chet Ryan Funeral Home, 708 Fifth St., Nevada, IA, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service and rosary at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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