Barker, Jeffrey “Jeff” David, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at McLaren of Mt. Pleasant.
Per Jeff’s wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Jeff was born July 28, 1955, in Grand Rapids, MI, son of the late David and Shirley (Murray) Barker. Jeff was self-employed as a carpenter for 30+ years. He married Mary Detke in Mt. Pleasant on April, 28, 1995. Jeff will be remembered for his passions: he loved going on long walks, working on his yard and landscaping, woodworking projects, all kinds of hunting. Jeff will be greatly missed.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Mary Barker of Lake; children, Jamie Lynn Barker, Jesse David Barker, Joseph Donald Barker, Jebidiah Frederick Barker, Sarah (Chris) Anne Wendell, Benjamin (Tiffanie) Boyd Robinson; 11 grandchildren; brother, Steven (Janet) Barker; sisters, Diane Hamstra, Beth Johnson.
Jeff is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Debra Bartman.