Obituary of Darleen Dee Barker

Darleen Dee Barker “Munner” Darleen Dee Barker, 64, returned to Heavenly Father Monday, July 6, 2009 after courageously battling cancer. Darleen was born October 8, 1944 in Canastota, New York. Darleen is survived by her husband, Thomas Barker; mother, Kathleen Hogan; mother-in-law, Margie Caudle; her brother Michael (Debbie) Fratini; Sister, Shirley Wight; her children, Tammy Giauque, Gerald (Gabriella) Giauque, Desaree (Brian) Hague, Dana (Nichole Houser) Giauque, Darleen (Michael) Allen, Jina (Jeff) Olson, Toshihiro (Jeanne) Watanabe; 16 grand-children, Aaron, Jordan, Jawnee, Keoni, Madeleine, Mikayla, Molly, Baylee, Rochelle, Spencer, Kenji, Samuel, Jintana, Mia, Philip, Kalena, and great granddaughter, Raina. Darleen was predeceased by granddaughter, Kathleen Ellis. Also, Darleen is survived by countless friends, who she loved very much. Darleen was a beloved wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, proud great-grandmother, and loyal friend. She loved Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ with all her heart and shared her faith with all around her. Her smile, laugh, tender touch, humor, wisdom, companionship, friendship, and beautiful spirit will be greatly missed! Darleen gave a beautiful legacy and precious memories to cherish forever! Viewing will be held Friday, July 10, 2009 from 4pm-8pm at Curnow Funeral Home, Sumner, WA. An additional viewing will be Saturday, July 11, 2009 beginning from 10am-10:40am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 12407 Military Rd E, Puyallup, WA. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 12407 Military Rd E, Puyallup, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Association, http://www.cancer.org/docroot/DON/content/DON_0.1_Gifts_in_Memory.asp click on "Mosaic of Hope" search for "Munner" and place your donation or click on “Donate Now” and place your donation. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.curnowfuneralhome.com