Betty Jean Barker

Betty Jean Barker, age 88, passed away June 16, 2017 at her home in St. Helen with her family by her side. She was born to Albert and Laura (Roe) Hardenburg on April 12, 1929 in Grand Ledge, MI. Betty had lived in St. Helen since 1983 previously of Lansing, MI. Betty was a Ladies Aux member of both the St. Helen VFW post 5680 and the American Legion post 416. She loved playing BINGO, crocheting, reading, and baking for her family, but most of all she loved spending time with them.

She is survived by her daughter Norma (Charles) Nickerson of Eaton Rapids, son Ken (Liz) Barker of Frederickson, MD, and son David (Lisa) Barker of Lansing. She has 9 wonderful grandchildren, and 19 adorable great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A Graveside service for Betty will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Fairview Cemetery in St. Helen, MI. There will be a visitation beginning at 10:00 am until the time of the service. Those wishing to pay their final respects are welcome to come.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family.