Ian Henry Stuart BARKER

29th January 1936 - 1st October 2021
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Thursday 7 October 2021, 2:00PM

BARKER, Ian Henry Stuart.

Passed away with family by his side at Southland Hospital, Friday, October 1, 2021, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of 65 years and soulmate of Esme. Loved Dad of Warren and Heather, Jan and Grant Withington (Sydney), Denise and Marcus Young. Grandad of Nathan, Hayley, Kristy, Dale, Kaytlyn, Blake, Caleb, Millie and his five great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Russell* and Margaret, Betty* and Russ*, Allan and Jean. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 2pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to Apartment 413, Rowena Jackson, 40 O'Byrne Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a Livestream link to the service. (*Denotes deceased)

Messages

Sending my Love To All at this time.
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Pauline Jenkins, Invercargill
Sending my love to Esme, Denise and families.
Thinking of you all
Kath Hunter , Invercargill
Dear Auntie Esme, Warren, Jan and Denise
Thinking of you all during this sad time of loss.
Jo Peden, Wellington
So very sorry for your loss and glad you have each other for love and comfort.
Phi Barker , Sydney
Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Withington & Barker family at this difficult time. Our sympathies are with Jan, Grant Dale & Cherith & Kayt & Brad who sadly cannot be there in person - heartbreaking I am sure. Lots of love from Us Wilsons in Baulkham Hills and formerly best neighbours from Granville
Greg Wilson, Baulkham Hills
To all the Barker family - but especially my good friend Warren..
My the good Lord wrap HIs gentle arms around you all today, and in days to come
Hold tightly to all the loving memories of times gone by.
Mike and the late Wilma Hamill, Invercargill
Hi Warren, Jan, Denise, thanks folks for sharing online today, the earthly farewell to your Dad. Rosalie and I have appreciated your thoughts and love for him. Our love to you Esme, as you grieve for your friend and husband of 65years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug and Rosalie Frost.
Doug Frost, Christchurch.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Memories are a great comforter.
Ruth McNamara, Alexandra