Richard Barker

Richard H. “Rick” Barker II, 59, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at his home in Idyllwild.

He was born in Newport Beach, to Richard and Wendy Barker. He was a graduate of Orange County, California, schools, and University of California, Irvine, campus.

He is survived by his daughter Chloe Barker of Seattle, Washington; his mother, Wendy Barker, of Yuma, Arizona; his sister, Julia Barker, of Orange; and his wife, Angelica Barker, of Idyllwild.

Last week in Idyllwild, there was a celebration of life with his friends and family.

Memorial donations may be made in Rick’s name to the Idyllwild Community Center, P.O. Box 1770, Idyllwild, CA 92549.

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