Harry Arthur Barker
May 12, 1934-August 9, 2022
Harry Arthur Barker, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Peoria, Arizona. He was born in Florence, Arizona on May 12, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Clark Barker (Delia Morton Halsey Barker), and was the youngest of two sons.
Harry grew up on the Aravaipa in Arizona, and moved during his Pre-teen years to Winkelman, Arizona. After graduating from High School, he enlisted into the Air Force and served from 1953-1957. His military service included serving in the Philippines. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Rollo Clark Barker (1943) and Delia (Morton Halsey) Barker (1978), his brother Alexander Halsey Barker, and his son, Wayne Phillip Barker.
Harry received his Master’s Degree in elementary teaching from Grand Canyon College. Harry also studied BIBLE as his Minor. Soon after, Harry continued more education at Arizona State University. Harry then pursued a teaching career of fourth grade students in the Tempe School District. This was a 30 year perfect attendance career, of which he was very proud of.
Harry was a member of Tempe First Baptist Church for greater than 30 years. Harry was a Deacon at Tempe FBC and he also served as Director of the Awana children’s group for many years.
Harry is survived by his daughter (and spouse), daughter in law, four grandchildren, also his extended family one niece (and spouse) one great niece (and spouse), one great nephew (and spouse), one great, great niece, 3 great, great nephews (and one fiancé), and 1 great, great, great nephew.
Harry will be remembered for his love of children while teaching fourth grade and directing the Awana.
Burial/Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Mountain View Cemetery in Hayden, Arizona. Address is: 100 North Mountain View Avenue, Hayden, Arizona, 85192, Gila County.
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