Service Schedule

Visitation
Friends may call at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM, on Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 PM and an hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Service
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Assembly of God Church in Watford City, ND. Pastor Sheldon McGorman will officiate and interment will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Watford City.

Graveside Service
Interment will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Watford City.

Lisa Anita Barkie
May 10, 1969 - December 13, 2016

Place of Birth: Watford City, ND
Residence: Watford City, ND
Age: 47

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Lisa Barkie, 47, of Watford City, ND, passed away Tuesday evening, December 13, 2016 at the Regions Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Lisa (Berg) Barkie, 47, of Watford City, ND, passed away on December 13th, 2016 in St. Paul, MN. Lisa was born May 10th, 1969, in Williston, North Dakota to Karen Faye (Sondrol) Berg and Alfred (Herman) Berg of Watford City. She attended elementary school in Watford City for a few years and then was home tutored by Julie Skurupey through her graduation in 1988. She went on to college at UND-Williston where she earned an associate degree in business. She went on to work at several different jobs including eight years in the office at the Good Shepherd Home in Watford City.

Lisa met Douglas Arnold Barkie in 1991 and they were married December 18, 1993. They were blessed with a daughter, Anika Karren, on December 26, 2000. Lisa loved being a wife and mother and was so proud to homeschool their daughter. She enjoyed being involved at her church, Watford City Assembly of God. She typed the bulletin for years, did supply ordering, stocked the kitchen, helped with cleaning, preparing snacks for VBS, and Bible study.

She loved spending time with family, friends, and her beloved Shih Tzu dog Sophie Ann, who was like a second baby to her. Little Sophie Ann followed her around like a shadow. Lisa looked forward choosing flowers for and planting her many flower pots each spring. She loved the holidays and planning parties for her family and friends. She liked decorating her home, was an excellent cook, and an avid reader.

Lisa was also known for her “Bug-Bites” stories on Facebook. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed writing about the funny mishaps of everyday life including “Big Daddy.” She had a special way with the little ones in the family and gave them her undivided attention. She liked traveling with her husband, daughter, and dogs. Lisa passed away December 13, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

She is survived by her husband Doug and daughter Anika of Watford City; step daughter LaTisha (Corey) Deutsch of Bloomington, MN; step son Damion (Ashley) Barkie of Williston, ND; step grandchildren Isla, Lilia, and Graadin;, parents Al and Karen of Watford City, ND; sister Tanya (Lynn) Heiser and their children Marlie, Evan, Braden, and Halie of Watford City, ND; and numerous other nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Hilman and Bernice Berg and maternal grandparents Dorothy and Ernest Sondrol.

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Carla Schaible (Watford City , ND)
Dec 16, 2016

Doug , Anika, and family , my heart is breaking for you , in the loss of a great woman , wife and mother . Working with Lisa was so much fun , she always had a smile for everyone . I loved reading her accounts of daily living at the "Barkie Abode " . God has surely Blessed me and my family in having Doug ( who Blaine worked with for years) and Lisa as our friends . May God hold you close and give you Peace ?????

Kathy Gillman Pettijohn (Williston, ND)
Dec 16, 2016

Al,Karen,Doug and families...I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Words seem so inadequate right now,please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy

Debra Warnke Bensen (Bismarck, ND)
Dec 16, 2016

Doug and family,
So sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I worked with Lisa for a couple years at the nursing home, she always had a smile on her face and was so kind to everyone
Deb Bensen

Debra Warnke Bensen (Bismarck, ND)
Dec 16, 2016

Doug and family,
So sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I worked with Lisa for a couple years at the nursing home, she always had a smile on her face and was so kind to everyone
Deb Bensen

Debbie Larsen (Watford City, North Dakota)
Dec 16, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I know you are all heartbroken. She was a great person and will be missed by all who knew her. May God comfort you in the days ahead.

Sherry Wold (Clark fork , Idaho)
Dec 16, 2016

Lisa was one of the dearest souls I have ever known. My heart is broken for the family that is left behind but rejoices for Lisa who is in a new home with a new body. She loved her family so deeply and that leaves the hole she left even bigger. Remembering Lisa will always make me smile because she always made me smile, ALWAYS

Julie Dragseth (Fairview, MT)
Dec 16, 2016

To the Family of Lisa,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers the last couple weeks and my heart is breaking for all of you as you mourn the loss of a daughter, sister, mother and wife. May our gracious Heavenly Father wrap His loving arms around you, comfort you and give you strength now and in the days ahead. May God Bless Lisa's precious memory!

Kim And Tom Smith (Viper, Ky)
Dec 16, 2016

Anika and Doug. So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person who had a witty way with words that always put a smile on your face. I feel very blessed to have known her. Coming to North Dakota will never feel the same with her gone. She made coming to a new place a lot easier.

Blake smith (Viper , Ky)
Dec 16, 2016

Anika and Doug. I'm so sorry for your loss and she won't feel the pain eany more i feel really sad and I hope you have a merry Christmas love blake

Karen Larson (Spokane , WA)
Dec 16, 2016

Doug & family
I am so sorry for your loss. I was grateful to met Lisa & Anika at mom's funeral last year. May God comfort your family during this difficult time. Love your cousin, Karen & family

Pam Kummer (Watford City, ND)
Dec 16, 2016

So sorry to hear of Lisa' s passing. My deepest sympathy, comfort and prayers go out to her family.

Kelly Fisher (Bismarck, ND)
Dec 17, 2016

Doug, Anika and family - I was shocked to read of your loss. Lisa was a great mother and wife and friend. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers especially you, Anika. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Raynette Samuelson (Watford City, ND)
Dec 17, 2016

To Lisa's family,
I am so sad to have loss a friend like Lisa. She was so full of life and enjoyed every minute. I will miss Lisa's"Bug Bites",her smile and laugh from deep within but I know she is running in heaven and watching over everyone having a good laugh at our antics. May the Good Lord wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you.
Jerry and Raynette Samuelson

Emilee Smith (Nashville, Tennessee)
Dec 17, 2016

Doug and Anika, I am so sorry for your loss, I hope that the peace of knowing that she is not in pain anymore finds you well. I wish that I could be there, but Anika, even though I'm not there in person, know that I'm just a phone call or a message away even though we don't know each other that well! I am praying for you and your family.

Vernette Wilson (Mandan, ND)
Dec 17, 2016

So sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I worked with her for awhile at the Good Shepherd Home. Such a kind, strong, witty and loving person. She will be missed. Sending prayers for comfort, strength and peace.
Vernette

Jeanette Anderson (Watford City, ND)
Dec 17, 2016

To Lisa's family and extended family: Lisa was an inspiration to all. She overcame so much in her short life. I will miss the conversations on facebook and the attitude that she had on life. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

Joseph Barkie (Williston, ND)
Dec 18, 2016

Doug & family sorry to hear of your loss.
May god bless you and your family.
Lisa rest in peace god bless you.

Daniel Stenberg (Watford City, ND)
Dec 18, 2016

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." -Theodore Roosevelt

What an example Lisa provided for us that even when life handed her lemons, she found a way to make lemonade--not just for herself, but for everyone to enjoy. Thankful for her example.

Linda Burks (Great Falls , Montana )
Dec 19, 2016

I'm so thankful I got to know Lisa. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have known. Our deepest condolences to Doug and Anika. May God wrap you in his comfort and love during this time. Love you. Cousin Linda Ruff Burks and family.

Tom Smith (Viper, Kentucky )
Dec 19, 2016

Doug and Anika
We met when Hess brought me out for this job. I had doubts weather I would come out here from Kentucky. But the first time I met you at Hawkeye I was excited about coming out here to work with you all. Then my wife came out to visit and when we all got together and met each other's family my wife Kim took to Lisa and adored Lisa's spirits. We enjoyed what little time that we were able to spend you and Lisa. We will also miss Lisa as well. Our deepest condolence goes out to your family Doug. We are here for you whenever you need to someone to lean on.
God Bless
Tom Smith

Jeff & Ann Johnsrud (Watfrd City)
Dec 20, 2016

We were so sorry to hear about Lisa. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Kristine Medeiros (Watford City, ND)
Dec 21, 2016

Words can not express my sadness at the loss of Lisa. Our families have known each other since our Great-grandparents, so it's like she was almost family. Like most everyone, I will miss her "meanwhile at the Barkie abode", and "bugbites" on Facebook. She brought such joy to everyone with her wit and humor. Anika, be grateful for the time you got to spend and hold onto your memories of her. Know that she was a very honorable, intelligent person who loved you so much. My prayers are with the family today as you lay her to rest. Sending love and peace.

Pastor Dave and Rose Bennett (Ellendale, North Dakota)
Dec 21, 2016

Doug and Anika, Al and Karen, Tanya, Lynn, and family,
We so wish that we could be with you today. We are with you in spirit. Lisa was such an inspiration to all around her. Our lives were enriched by hers - not only while we were in Watford City, but more recently through facebook. We are so thankful that one day we will meet again - and that will be forever! Until then, we are praying that the peace of God that passes understanding will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
All our love and prayers,
Pastor Dave and Rose

Bev and Russ Hanson (Watford City, ND)
Dec 21, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Lisa. I know she will be missed by many! Prayers for all her loved ones!

Cassie (Tangedal) Plienis (Beulah, ND)
Dec 21, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of Lisa. She was such a bright spot in the world! May her light shine on!
Love, hugs and prayers!

Blake (Viper, Ky)
Mar 4, 2017

We miss you and you don't feel the pain anymore love Blake

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