Background
Barker, John Matthew was born on November 29, 1916 in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. Son of John H.and Alice (Scully) Barker.
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John Matthew Barker
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Bachelor of Science in Business, U. Idaho, 1938.
Career
Company-owner Barker Realty, Buhl, Idaho, 1938. President American Falls Reservoir District, Jerome, Idaho, 1987-1989. Member Idaho Senate, 1967-1984.
Commissioner Education Commission States, Denver, 1970-1983.
Various military decorations, World World War World War II RecipientSilver Beaver award, Boy Scouts American, 1959.
Named Legislator of Year, Cable television, 1981. Named to Idaho Water Users Association Hall of Fame, 1979, Outstanding Legislator Idaho Republican Hall of Fame, 1983. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, Idaho.
Achievements
Membership
Member Idaho Senate, 1967-1984. Member Buhl Chamber of Commerce (president), Junior Chamber of Commerce (president), National Society Public Accts., Rotary (past president, district governor 1984-1985).
Connections
Married Rose Smith, January 3, 1941. Children: John (deceased), Rosemary, James, Marianne.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican