Obit: Stephanie Jane Barker

Published 12:09 pm Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Oct. 20, 1963 — Sept. 19, 2021

Hermiston

Stephanie Jane Barker of Hermiston, was born Oct. 20, 1963, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Wilber and Mary (Phroper) Barker. She passed away in Hermiston on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at the age of 57.

Stephanie moved with her family to Carlton where she lived throughout her childhood and attended school. After completing school, she resided between Carlton and Hermiston for several years before moving to Hermiston permanently in 1982. She has resided in the Hermiston area for the past 39 years.

Stephanie enjoyed watching the “Sons of Anarchy” show and playing video poker. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren who were a huge part of her life. She also became grandma to many children who were not part of her family. She loved going on lunch dates with a dear friend. She had a heart of gold and was always willing to help those in need and she was the life of the party who everyone wanted to be around.

She is survived by two daughters, Betsy (Daniel Sandoval) Jones; and children, Shawn, Dominick, Ashlyn, Audrey, Kassidee and Lucas; Rebecca (Richard) Griffin; as well as children, Austin, Matthew, Zuri, Dylan and Tristan; sisters, Dawna Mitchell, Paula Moe, Eugena Barker and Mary Van Gorder; brother, Charlie Barker; and numerous extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Michael.

A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Victory Park Square in Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. To leave an online condolence for the family please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.