Obituary of Grant Barker

Grant Barker Age 86. Passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 29, 1927 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, to Stanley Grant and Teresa (nee Miller) Barker, he had resided in Joliet since 1958. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Baker) Barker; loving father of Karen (Tom) Weber of Arizona, Colleen (Alan) Bokoski of Minooka, and Tom (Kari) Barker of Arizona; dearest grandfather of Brad (Kristin) Weber, Jeff Weber, Kevin Bokoski, Brian Bokoski, Grant Barker and Elizabeth Barker; proud great-grandpa of Anna Lorraine Weber and Cadence Victoria Weber. Also survived by his brother, Bill (Sheila) Barker of Joliet; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Diane Theresa, in infancy; brother Lenard; and two sisters, Pat and Joan. Grant was a retired pipefitter, employed for 33 years with Johansen and Anderson, and was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Locals #422 and 597. He was also a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. A cognitive thinker, he enjoyed inventing, winters in Arizona, and especially attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live in our hearts forever. As it was Grant's wish, Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. For information (815) 741-5500.