MARMA DUKE BARKER

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MARMA DUKE BARKER Peacefully, on November 7, 2002 Marma Duke Barker passed away at the Lakeside Manor Care Home in Saltcoats, SK. Duke was born on May 18, 1915 in Saltcoats, the son of Duke and Lily (nee Paulger) Barker. Duke was raised in Saltcoats and received his education in Saltcoats as well. After his graduation, Duke studied for his teachers diploma at Normal School in Moose Jaw, SK and began his teaching career in Sturgis, SK. On June 14, 1939 Duke was united in marriage to Violet Elizabeth Morphy. The couple made their home in the Cut Arm District of Saskatchewan where Duke taught for the next four years. Following this Duke and Violet moved to Winnipeg, MB where he worked in the accounting department of Burns Limited until his retirement in May 1980. Duke returned to Saltcoats in August 1992 where he remained until his passing. An avid reader, Duke also found relaxation in gardening and joy in travelling. Duke was predeceased by his parents, Duke and Lily; his beloved wife Violet Elizabeth in 1988; his brother Melvin; and sister May. He leaves to mourn his two sons, Duke and his wife Margot of Vancouver, BC and Cordell and his wife Val of Winnipeg; his daughter Cheryl Barker of Winnipeg; his grandchildren, Duke Hanson, Cordell Barker, Sheldon Barker, Byron Barker, Lark Barker and Aaron Bowler; two great-grandchildren; and his loving companion June Porter of Saltcoats; as well as many other relatives and good friends. A funeral service was held in Saltcoats on November 9 with interment at the Saltcoats Cemetery.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2002