Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Barker, Marvin Sylvester  December 19, 2021
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat.December 25, 2021

BARKER
Marvin Sylvester Barker, age 93, of Ionia, passed away peacefully in the early 
morning hours of Sunday,December 19, 2021, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor 
Nursing Home in St.Johns,Michigan. He was born on April 17, 1928, in St.Johns, 
son of Louis Frederick and Mary Louise (Ferholz) Barker, both of whom preceded 
him in death. 

Marvin attended St.Joseph Catholic School in Pewamo and worked for many years 
for General Motors in their parts manufacturing division. 

Marvin exchanged vows with Sandra S.Shepard when they eloped to Indiana to get 
married. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and preparing the dogs for chasing 
raccoons and rabbits. On the way home from his and Sandra' wedding, he noticed 
some pheasants in the field not far from the house, so he dropped Sandra off at 
home and hurried bak to shot dinner to take home for that evening,

Marvin will be remembered as someone who loved to work with wood, tinkered with 
all sorts of things, and could fix anything that was broken. He attended SS. 
Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ionia and after turning 70 became interested 
in singing gospel music and offered his deep baritone voice and his guitar 
playing "talents" to two groups, The Maple river Strummers, and the Country 
Folks, traveling with them to area nursing homes an other venues to sing and 
entertain.

Marvin leaves behind his beloved wife, Sandra, his wife of 65 years, children, 
Phil (Sue) King of Cave Creek, AZ, Debbie (Bill) Wilson of Glendale, AZ, Karen 
(Mike) Towersy of Ionia,MI., Mark (Vickie) Barker of Muir, MI. Carol (Robert 
Wright) Roberts of Ionia,MI. and Mike (Jeni) Barker of Belding, MI; 
grandchildren Matt, Nathan,Lisa, Mark, Kevin, Danny, David, Marcus, Brenton, 
Mike, Tyler and Jessica; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and 
Nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by siblings, Jerome, Florian, Elmer, Ralph, Robert and Alberta.

Cremation Rites are being accorded and a Graveside service will take place in 
the spring at Mt.Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Ionia. For additional information, 
please contact Verdun family Funeral Home in Belding at (616)794-130 or 
www.verdunfh.com

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