David Wayne "Dave" Barker
Marriages
Margo Barker - 1978
Married in Napa, CA
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 7C - October 2, 2022
David (Dave) Wayne
Barker of Grand Junction,
Colorado passed away on
September 23rd at the age
of 63.
Dave was born in
Healdsburg, California on
January 26, 1959 to John LaFranchi and Ruby Rhodes
(LaFranchi). At the age of 15 Dave was adopted by
Billy Barker. Dave grew up in Napa, California where
he attended Vintage High School.
He married the love of his life, Margo, in Napa in
1978. In Dave’s younger years he was in the army for 6
years. After being discharged from the army, Dave, was
a mechanic. The majority of his working years were
spent working for D.T. Swiss, Bike Technology. Dave
was well known and loved for being the company wheel
builder and technician.
Dave enjoyed spending time with bird watching,
gardening, fishing, and camping, but mostly his family.
Dave was a hard worker and always made sure his
family was taken care of.
Dave was proceeded in death by his father, John
LaFranchi, his adopted Dad, Billy Barker, and his
mother, Ruby Rhodes. Dave is survived by his wife,
Margo, his three children; Kristine Love (Jeff),
Matthew (Crystal), and Jessica Rowbotham (Derek), his
eight grandchildren; Faith, Isabellea, David Alexander,
Abigail, Zechariah, Hope, Abraham, and Nicodemus;
his brothers; Robert Daniel (Sundee), John LaFranchi
(Marie), Sisters; Debra Nolan (Mike), Dorene
LaFranchi, Jonnette LaFranchi (Ronald Taylor), Alvia
Stout (Allen); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October
15th at 11:00 AM at Palisade Church of the Nazarene.
