After a long, exhausting, and many times, triumphant battle against multiple health trials, Elmer Barker, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. He was 68.

Elmer was born September 2, 1949 in Brush to Lee & Marie (Proctor) Barker. He grew up in Weldona, ranching and farming. It was there that he met his perfect, lifelong partner, Diane Amen. They married on January 23, 1971 in Fort Morgan.

Elmer will be remembered for his love for family and friends, the outdoors, and his consistent willingness to help others. His determination and perseverance will always be a guiding light for those that knew him. He will be dearly missed and he will forever be in our hearts. He is no longer restrained to a broken body and we should all find comfort in knowing that he is now free and reunited with his son, parents, and other loved ones.

Elmer is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Barker of Weldona; his daughter, Amy Williams; granddaughters, Alexandria and Arabella; and soon to arrive great grandson, Silas, all of Aubrey, TX; his sister, Maxine Lorenzini of Weldona; and his brother, Jerry Barker and wife, Diane of Sheridan, WY. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Bob Amen and wife, Sherri of Fort Morgan; and sisters-in-law, Connie Garcia and husband, Joe of Lakewood and Gloria Amen of Fort Morgan; nephews, Larry Lorenzini and wife, Kathy, Rick Lorenzini and wife, Vivianne, and Louis Lorenzini, all of Weldona and Jim Lorenzini and wife, Lula of Brush, and many other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Stephen Amen and Louis Lorenzini; and his son, Thomas Barker.

Family will receive friends for viewing on Friday, September 29th from 5 – 7 PM at the Heer Mortuary in Fort Morgan. A memorial gathering will be held in Elmer's honor in the near future with an exact date and time to be announced.