Jared Alexander Barker
November 1, 1996 ~ July 17, 2020
Jared Alexander Barker, 23, Indianapolis, passed away July 17, 2020, as a result of a tragic accident. Jared was born November 1, 1996, in Indianapolis, to Shannon (Elias) and Christopher Barker, who survive.
Jared graduated from Perry Meridian High School in 2015 and attended Hanover College. He worked as a machine operator for 3M Company. Jared was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. He loved to play basketball and video games with his friends. In addition to his loving family, Jared is survived by his dog, Buddy. Described as a goofball at times, Jared will be fondly remembered for his fun personality and great sense of humor.
His surviving family includes his parents, Shannon and Chris Barker; siblings, Austin, Haylie, Aiden, and Colton Barker; maternal grandparents, Carol and James Elias; paternal grandparents, Cindy Howard and Clyde Goolsby.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Jared Barker, Thursday, July 30, 2020, 4 to 8 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2020, in St. Barnabas Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southside Animal Shelter, 1614 W. Edgewood Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46217. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Thank you for lifting us up with your Love Jared! We are all hurting but your Love for us all helps so much. I am so proud of you and knowing all the smiles and love you continue to give to all your friends and family ߒ–
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Thank-you for all the laughs and always seeing you smile and cut up at work. It was a pleasure to be around you and you always had a way of making a bad day great. We will remember you always and those times. Rest in Heaven…we will see you again. Hugs, Angela Cruser
Jared was special and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My heart is broke for your loss. Be assured of my thought and prayers for each of you – today and all the days ahead God Bless Barb Mathauer
Jim and Carol please know you are min our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jared was a awesome young man who was deeply loved by everyone who knew him..
Jared had a contagious personality and no matter how the day was going Jared knew just how to make you laugh. He will be deeply missed by his 3M family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Barker family!
Please accept our condolences and count on our prayers. John and Deb Madden
I met Jared at Hanover College & we instantly became friends. He seemed to have a way of knowing when someone needed a friend, regardless of what he may have been going through himself. My favorite memory with Jared was a night during spring term. Jared, my roommate Kenzie, and I stayed up all night sitting on the front porch of his pod/apartment making burgers and reflecting on life. Jared had a unique perspective on life that helped me learn to take life one day at a time. For that and for all the other times he was a great friend, I’m forever grateful that I met Jared.
I met Jared at Hanover and he always knew how to make me and my friends laugh. My favorite memory with him is our sophomore year when we would hangout in the outfield of Wiffle Ball tournaments together. He always knew how to put a smile on our faces, as he was truly one of the funniest guys I’ve ever met. He will be missed dearly.
I met Jared at Hanover College and he was such an incredible person. There was truly never a dull moment when he was around! One night during spring term, Jared, my roommate Dabney, and I stayed up all night grilling burgers and just talking about life. He was so eager to share his thoughts on life and it helped me gain new perspectives on navigating our ways through adulthood. I am forever thankful I got to meet and spend time with Jared. He had such a genuine soul and will truly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Dear Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Jared’s passing. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends. The Compassionate Friends Central Indiana Chapter (317) 250-0351 (Jodie) http://www.tcfcentralindiana.org http://www.compassionatefriends.org larry.gardner@tcfcentralindiana.org
With love to you and your family. Words seem so feeble in these moments, as none can ease your pain. My heart, soul and prayers go out to you all.
Prayers and condolences to Jared’s family. May Faith offer you Hope greater than tragedy. Fr. Joe Rautenberg
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. We are praying for your family. With deepest condolences,
Jared was one of the first people to show me friendship at Hanover. I’ll be forever grateful for his kind heart and the laughs and memories we shared.
Jared was my partner in Physics class. He always knew how to make everyone laugh and smile even when we didn’t want to. I’ll always be thankful for the laughs and memories I have of him. Sending love and prayers to his family as they heal.
Jared and I were in the same class all through elementary school and he was the only boy that was nice to me. He is An amazing friend. Rest In Peace Jared. Your family is in prayers
I’m going to miss your smile, and your out goingness. You made me proud of myself one night when I was was depressed, just simply by telling me that you knew me through my friends, and that you heard all sorts of things about me I had had forgotten about. You cemented yourself into my heart through compassion and kindness. Forever brethren, and my world shines less bright knowing that I can’t chill with you anymore. You will always be a spiritual beacon for me….until we meet again my brother. Keep one cold for me. I love you man!
Jared man I’m gonna miss you. You were just an amazing person would light up a room when you walked into it. You were just genuinely a great guy. I’ll always remember that time when I chased you around the basement with that spider and the look you gave me. But you’re in a better place now man love you cuz.
Jared’s smile lit up a room. He knew how to have a good time with his friends and family. He also had a way of making others feel comfortable in any situation. Every moment shared with him was great. He had such a kind heart and was truly an amazing person. I cherish all the love he showed me and I appreciate all the laughs we shared. I am so grateful to have met him and to have made so many memories with him. Rest easy love, you are loved and missed by all.
Jared, loved so much! Always so much a part of our lives. We were so lucky to have him with us so often. From the time he was born he went with us to Brent and Kyle’s games. All the players knew him. We loved always going to his games. He was a good athlete and enjoyed sports so much. He enjoyed life and having a good time. He is in God’s hands now but in our hearts forever and ever and ever!!. Grandma Elias
Jared quickly became one of my closest friends in a very short period of time. He never failed to make anyone laugh and he will be missed dearly.
So sad to hear this horrible news. The Fishers are praying for all of you. I know you will all be there for eachother.
Chris, Shannon, Austin, Haylie, Aiden, and Colton – Our deepest sympathies – With Love, Kevin and Sam
With deepest sympathy,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayer! Chris Wicker, Shelly and Susie Pinna.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that all of your hearts are broken and no words will console you. I will keep you in my prayers. Becky Risley
Your family is in our prayers and thoughts. Mike, Cindy, Joshua and Jacob Sebek
The sweetest soul. You made the biggest impact in the best way on so many peoples lives. You were always the person that could cheer up anyone. You always called me the Barbie to your Ken, oh, how I’ll miss you & your goofy sense of humor. We love you Jared. Please watch over us