Katie Louise Barker

Katie Louise Barker , age 95, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Blackfoot, Idaho.

She was born on September 4, 1919, in Cleveland, Oklahoma. She spent her childhood growing up in Missouri. She was 1 of 10 children. She moved to Jerome, Idaho in 1942 and married Edwin (Ted) Barker in 1947. Ted passed away in 1980.

Katie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was active in the First Presbyterian Church and ran the “scotch shop,” the church’s re-sale shop, for many years. She relished receiving used items, cleaning them up and re-selling to the public. Katie was renowned for her angel food cakes. She won first place at the county fair for many, many, many years.

Katie was also an avid pinochle player. She was playing in 2 different pinochle groups until her final days. Katie resided at Wynwood Living Center and she had her own group of players at the facility called “PINOCHLE WITH KATIE”.

Katie spent every birthday for the past 9 years at The Wagon Days Parade in Ketchum, Idaho. There was always a celebration with hot dogs and birthday cake. Dozens of passers-by would stop and sing Happy Birthday to her. She loved the attention and the kindness that everyone extended.

She leaves behind a son, Michael Barker (Bonnie) of Blackfoot Idaho and a daughter, Anneta Glavin (Barney) of Ketchum Idaho, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. As well as one niece, Marilyn Young of Jerome, Idaho and her brother, Thomas Moeller of Ridgefield, Washington and several nieces, nephews and extended family and close friends.

Everyone who met her was amazed that she was 95 years old. She sparkled to the end and we will miss her greatly.

A celebration of Katie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church, 209 5th Ave. North, Twin Falls with Pastor Phil Price officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. A viewing for family and friends will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Services are under the direction of White Mortuary, Chapel by the Park, Twin Falls.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church in memory of Katie Barker.