Donald R. Barker, 84, of Grammer, Ind., died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at his residence. Born Sept. 10, 1917, in Azalia, Ind., he was the son of Clarence M. and Mary M. (Taylor) Barker, both deceased. He married Isabelle Burns on Jan. 20, 1940, at Tyson Temple in Versailles, Ind.; she survives. Mr. Barker was a farmer and had retired in 1991 after over 43 years as a tool and die maker with Arvin Industries in North Vernon, where he was past president of United Auto Workers AFL-CIO. He was a member of Grammer Presbyterian Church for 57 years and served as deacon, elder, Sunday School teacher, and Sunday School superintendent. He was a Mason for 57 years and a member of the Elizabethtown Masonic Lodge #249. He was also a 30-year member of the Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite, a Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star in North Vernon, and a member of the Redman Lodge. He had been a former member of the board of directors of the Boy Scouts of Rockcreek Township and had served as Republican Party Sheriff at the voting polls for several years. Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Garry Barker of Columbus and Duane Barker of Elizabethtown; two daughters, Beverly Tempest of Elizabethtown and Marcia Schwering of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Myers Funeral Service, Reed & Jewell Chapel in Columbus, with the Rev. Mitchell J. Coggin and the Rev. Brian Terry officiating. Burial will follow in Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and for one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of South Central Indiana, Grammer Presbyterian Church, or the American Cancer Society.