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Bruce J Barker

Pleasant View, Utah

July 17, 1943 - December 27, 2021

Jul 17, 1943 - Dec 27, 2021

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I am a Photographer first, a Naturalist second, and an advocate for wild creatures, and the ecosystems in which they live. Furthermore, the education of both the public sector and those individuals who also want to have a voice protecting native species and wild lands is paramount for saving such precious jewels.
I am very strongly against animal cruelty and trophy hunting. I have to thank my father and grandfather for instilling in me a love for the outdoors and wild places and for giving me this world.
The photographer in me is self-taught through countless hours of self study and trial and error. The naturalist part comes from degrees in both Zoology and Entomology and the heritage left from family. - B. J. Barker
North Ogden, Utah. In the early morning hours on December 27, 2021 our brother Bruce James Barker passed away after a very long and valiant fight against Prostate Cancer. He was born in Salt Lake City Utah on July 17, 1943 the first son of Dr. Douglas C. Barker and Isabel Marcroft Barker. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1961 and the University Of Utah in 1964.
After Graduation he entered into service with the United States Navy as an Officer and served from 1964-1969. During his time in service he married Lois Gladys Anderson, They were later divorced after 25 years but remained good friends throughout his life.
Bruce was co-owner and operator of “The Fly Line” in Ogden, Utah leaving in 1993 to work full time with The American Red Cross in Disaster Management and Damage Assessment where he traveled to national and international disaster areas including 9/11 to render aid and give direction of all Red Cross services. During this time, he met and married Sheri Redmond who preceded him in death. He retired from the Red Cross after giving 30 Years of service. He returned to Ogden, Utah to be with family and return to his roots mastering his art in Wildlife Photography while living in our family cabin in Island Park Idaho and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystems.
He leaves behind his brothers Craig C. Barker, Mims B. Barker, Curt D. Barker and Sister Amy M. Barker all of Ogden, Utah as well as three nephews and their families, we miss him dearly. He has many dear friends throughout the country that he loved well and spoke of often. Bruce was cremated with Military Honors and his ashes will be returned to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystems as per his wishes. No service was held at his request, he would rather you spend a day doing something that gives you great joy and remember him.
Memorial donations in his name can be made to: Defenders of Wildlife, The Natural Resource Defense Council, Earth Justice, The Nature Conservancy or the American Red Cross

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