Elizabeth R Barker's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2026 in Grand Island, Nebraska

Elizabeth R Barker

November 25, 1927 - January 7, 2026 (98 years old)

Grand Island, Nebraska

Elizabeth R Barker's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2026 in Grand Island, Nebraska

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Apfel Funeral Homes and crematory

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Elizabeth R Barker

November 25, 1927 - January 7, 2026 (98 years old)

Grand Island, Nebraska

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Elizabeth R Barker Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth R Barker (Grand Island, Nebraska), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 7, 2026 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth R Barker to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Thomas and Buena Lee Reed (Donaldson); her husband William Cecil Barker; her son Charles Edward; her siblings, Edward and Dorothy; her grandson Scott; and her stepgrandchildren, Martin and Emily.

She is survived by: her daughters, Patricia Louise and Pat Gosch (Virgil) of McCook, NE; her daughter-in-law Robin Barker of Apache Junction, AZ; her grandchildren, Mariah Bishop (Jerry) of McCook, NE, Sonya Townsley (Tom) of Grand Island, NE, Sandy Collins (Rick) of Grand Island, NE, Stan Barker (Nancy) of Grand Island, NE and Susan Schade (John Silvester) of Hastings, NE; her stepgrandchildren, Trish Hogland (James) and Alan Barwick (Tiffany) of Apache Junction, AZ.; her great grandchildren, Emily, Andrea, Alisha, Jordan, Jared, Jenna, Matthew and Lizzy; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Shandi, Larissa, Meghan, Richie, Bryce, Trey, Alan Jr., Jarick and Aleya; and her great great grandchildren, Octayvia, Zoey, Jax, Willow, Aspen, John, Merrick, Tallulah, Fiona, Axle, Archer, Hayden and Alayna.

Memorials are suggested to the family and will be forwarded to The Masonic-Eastern Star Children's Home in Fremont, NE, which was very dear to Elizabeth's heart.

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Apfel Funeral Homes and crematory



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