y his parents, his wife Joann on August 22, 2007, a sister, Lois Thornton, and two brothers, Howard Barker on September 23, 1991 and Kenneth Barker, on August 22, 2001. Memorials may be sent to the Chet Ryan Mortuary at 708 Fifth Street Nevada, Ia. 50201, in care of The Barker Family.