Charles (CJ) Barker

Charles (CJ) Barker, 37, of Everett, died on Dec. 16. CJ was born Feb. 24, 1976, in Renton, to Charles Sr. and Val Barker.

CJ grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett High School in 1995. He was actively involved in many sports at the Boys and Girls Club, and received many awards and trophies in basketball and baseball. He was an adventurous soul who enjoyed camping with his family and friends. He loved water sports, fishing, hiking and just sitting at the campfire roasting hotdogs. In recent years, he developed a great passion for gardening. He loved spending time with his wife while the...