Mr. Everett Barker of Melita passed away peacefully at the Melita Health Centre on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the age of 90.

Everett is survived by his wife, Della; son Gary (friend Brenda) and Gary’s children Brad (friend Caelin), Carla (Jody) (children Brooke and Dean), and Lisa (friend Maynard); son Brian (Dianne) and their children Randy (April) (children Danica and Jillian), Jason (Tya) (children Chanel, Bria, Saige, and Judah), and Michelle (Matt) (daughter Sarah); sister Marilyn (Don) Farley (children Duane, Barry, and Deanna and their families); sister-in-law Marion Barker and her children Duane (Darlene) (children Ryan, Todd, and Cayla) and Donna (son Ben); several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Everett was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Myrtle (Fletcher) Barker; sister Eileen and brothers-in-law Joe Barbour and Dick Shaw; brother Allan; and daughter-in-law Deb Barker.

A funeral service for Everett was held at the Melita Legion Hall (Main Street, Melita, MB.) on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. A time of lunch and visiting followed in the lower hall.

Donations in memory of Everett can be directed to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0V9 or to a charity of one's choice.