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Jeremy Barker - 2/25/2009

Class of 2002

SALT LAKE CITY- Our beloved angel, Jeremy Barker, was called home on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeremy was the noble son of Mayan Warriors and Utah Pioneers, one of Heavenly Father's choicest sons. He was very proud of his Chiapas, Mexico and Utah roots. Jeremy was just shy of his 25th birthday. His beautiful, magnificent spirit shone ever so brightly during his life. Despite the trials of this mortal existence, Jeremy was always a very positive person. His enthusiasm and spirituality were contagious. As a child, his siblings nicknamed him "The Prophet" because he was so well behaved and always chose the right and continued to do so until the end.

Jeremy's life centered around his family and his faith. Jeremy served an honorable mission in Milan, Italy. He loved his mission and the Italian people. Being a husband to his lovely wife, Erica, and a father to his baby, Kiara Fe, were one of the greatest accomplishments of his life. He loved poetry, particularly his mother's poetry which he was translating into Italian.

He fought cancer with dignity and grace. Near the end, when he knew his time on earth was short, he prepared himself most faithfully for the next stage in his eternal journey. Jeremy's parting wish of meeting President Thomas S. Monson was granted. He was able to receive a blessing by the hands of his dearly beloved prophet from which he drew great peace and comfort. Our family draws strength in the plan of salvation and knows that we will be together again.

Jeremy, we miss you so much! You were one of those people that one thinks is too good to be true, but you were the real thing.

Jeremy is survived by his wife,

Erica, and his daughter, Kiara Fe, 1 of Salt Lake City, Utah; his parents Mark and Rhosby Barker of Salt Lake City, Utah; his brother, Jonathon Lee Barker (Emeli) and nephew Ezikel of Salt Lake City, Utah; his sister Rhosby Elizabeth Farfan (Alberto) and nephews Ruben and Ace Anthony of St. George, Utah; his grandparents Geremias Lopez and Rosvita Aquino of Salt Lake City, Utah; Sanford and Deanna Lee Barker of St. George, Utah.

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