Paul K. Barkley
October 11, 2019
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Paul K. Barkley, 85, passed away October 11, 2019 at Ramsey Village.
Paul was born November 8, 1933 in Manson, Iowa to Paul and Mildred Barkley. He graduated from Ankeny High School. He married Anita Luberto on April 28, 1957. Paul retired in 1996 from the City of Des Moines after 20 years of service. He was a member of Toad Valley Golf Course. Paul took great pride in his lawn and garden in which he mowed 2-3 times a week. He truly loved his roses. Above all, he enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren whom called him Pappy.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Anita Barkley; daughters, Sharon (Dale) Perry, Paula (Robert Moses) Barkley and Susan (Randy) Burdock; grandchildren, April (Glen) Barkley Brown, Jessica Perry, Ryan (Nicole) Burdock, Skylar (Krisa) Burdock, Joseph Perry, Toni (Nathan) Barr, and Jakob Perry; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billie (Shirley) Barkley; and his sister, Beverly (Jack) Greer.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A private family burial will be held at Glendale Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Suncrest Hospice, 5959 Village View Drive, Suite 100, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266 in loving memory of Paul.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Danny Jordan
10/17/2019
A message for Paula:
Im so sorry I missed you at the visitation, last evening. I had a nice visit with your Mom and Amber. Im so sorry for your loss, honey. God Bless him and all of you left to cherish his memory.
Mary Ann McCoy
10/16/2019
Dear Anita,
I was so sorry to see this about Paul.
He was such a good man and a favorite customer at Sellers over the many years he shopped with Bill.
Know what a wonderful couple you were...good neighbors and friends!
My love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mary Ann
Virginia and Shawn Godee
10/15/2019
Our hearts go out to you and your family. May you find peace
Dr. Ed Braley
10/14/2019
Paul was one of my first friends in Manson. We roller skated on the Water works concrete slab behind their apartment. His family left town before too long and I missed him and his brother Billie. My sincere condolence to his family and friends. A Friend
Danny Jordan
10/13/2019
I was 8 years old when Tall Paul and Anita were married and lived across the street on Hughes. He seemed like just a giant of a man, but thats because he was. Not only physically, but soulfully as well. I would have to say he was a gentle giant. Just a really genuine man. When I got older, I remember delivering their paper, when they lived on Caulder and the girls being borne. Very, very fond memories. RIP Tall Paul
Doug Davis
10/13/2019
Paul was one true and faithful friend. Our families shared many great fun times together.
Dave Brown
10/13/2019
I had the opportunity to not only work with Paul, but also get to know him while he worked in the property control section of the Des Moines police department. Paul took great pride in doing his job well. He was always helpful and pleasant to those around him. Great guy who will be missed by all who knew him.