Olive Barker

Barker Olive (nee) Demerchant passed away peacefully at Westview Care Facility in Penticton BC on December 26th to reunite with her loving husband Walter at the age of 88 years. Olive was born in Bath New Brunswick on November 4th, 1932.  

Olive was predeceased by her loving husband Walter, daughter Kathy Lou and son Allan.  

Lovingly remembered by daughters Val Barker, Karol McBurney (Warren), Sharon Curtis and Joyce Giacomantonio. As well as sons George Barker (Ivy) & Paul Barker (Beth). She will be missed by her grandchildren Joanell Johnson Kraiger (Jeremy), Jen Johnson, Matt Barker (Kasey), Adam Barker Sarah), Christina Tennant, Colin Behan, Andrea McBurney, Dustin McBurney (Karri), Nolan Barker (Emma), Alex Barker (Kayla), Anna Pouliot, Robert Pouliot, James Giacomantonio, Christopher Giacomantonio and Angela Giacomantonio.  

Olive completed Chefs Training in 1973 and worked in several restaurants in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe. She enjoyed cooking and baking for those she loved. Her grandchildren would spend every New Year's Eve with Grandma & Grandpa and be spoiled. She would give you the shirt off her back. She would often say "I don't have a lot but you're welcome to take anything you need."  

Her favourite pastime was playing bingo with friends. She also taught a few grandchildren how to play which created a special bond between them. Olive will be missed by all who knew her. Due to Covid restrictions there will only be a small family graveside gathering