Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Richard Kevin Barker, passed away at Utah Valley Hospital on September 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Kevin was born on July 28,1961 in Provo Utah. He was the son of Richard Albert and Cherrie Fullmer Barker. He married his sweetheart and best friend Candy J Tervort on October 28, 1982.

He graduated from Springville High School.

He was employed by Napa Auto parts and Valtek. He had several automotive and towing jobs throughout the years. He worked at Springville and Lindon Transfer station where he retired from in 2023.

Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything automotive. Kevin started Kevin’s Towing in the late 80s early 90s. He spent many Saturday nights with his dad at Suntana Speedway bringing in the wrecked cars. In 1997 Kevin joined the Spanish Fork volunteer fire department. During his 25 years in towing and many years in the fire department Kevin became well known and respected in town. Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce awarded Kevin with the Community Action Award in 2001. In 2005 Kevin became president of the Firefighter Association. Kevin always enjoyed getting a cup of coffee and visiting with friends. His favorite hobby since a child was collecting vintage cars and trucks. He always had a listening ear and a need to help where he could. He was full of advice and had jokes to share. He was a great father and an adored grandfather. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Candy and his children Shelley North (Josh), Cody Barker, Julie Daley (Greg) and Stacy Hansen; 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; one brother and 3 sisters: Kerry Barker (Tiffany), Michelle Pilgeram (Darin), Kimberly Kidrick (Tony) and Rebecca Wuebkes (Dave). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

A viewing will be held September 11, 2024, at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah from 6-8pm. A viewing and memorial service will be held at the Maple Mountain second ward building of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints at 1850 South 2300 East in Spanish Fork, Utah on September 12, 2024. The viewing will be from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at the Spanish Fork Cemetery

The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Mountain View Hospital and Utah Valley Hospital for all the care given.

The funeral service for Richard Kevin Barker will be streamed live. Please return to his memorial page shortly before Thursday, September 12, 2024 and click on the link below.

Richard Kevin Barker Livestream Broadcast