This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2014 Message Board Post: Rosemary V. Barker In the more than 30 years that she lived in Half Moon Bay, Rosemary V. Barker was known to one and all as "Mickey." She was the one friends phoned to ask for recommendations for good local restaurants. Ms. Barker died Dec. 7 at her home, at age 75 and following a long illness. Born in Queens, N.Y., Ms. Barker served in the United States Marines, driving a jeep. After being discharged from the Marines in 1952, she earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Dominican University in San Rafael. Ms. Barker taught social sciences and history at Skyline Community College, in San Bruno, from 1970 until her retirement in 1990. She was also a founder of the college's Women in Transition program. For the past 30 years, Ms. Barker had been active in the women's community of San Mateo County, primarily through many women's social groups. "She was definitely a very social person," said Edith Davidson, Ms. Barker's friend and trustee. In 1971 Ms. Barker settled in Half Moon Bay, in a home built in the then-new Frenchmans Creek development. She enjoyed life on the coast, said Davidson. "She knew all the restaurants in the area and enjoyed taking friends to the flower markets in town," Davidson said. Ms. Barker is survived by a large circle of friends. Services were held at Our Lady of the Pillar Church on Dec. 10. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901. Wednesday, December 15, 2004 Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble