Ursula Elizabeth Barker (Hufnagel)Rough and REady, CANovember 12, 1914 – September 7, 2017On Thursday, September 7, 2017 this living world lost one of its kindest souls, Ursula Barker. Ursula was born on Nov. 12, 1914 at the family home in Pueblo, Colorado. Her mother was Mary Borgia McCann whose decedents had emigrated from Ireland. Her father was Emil Julian Gustaf (J. G.) Hufnagel, an immigrant from Germany. She was the middle of three children, Catherine Florentine Abbott, the oldest and Louis Emil Hufnagel was the youngest.Ursula married Robert (Bob) Barker on January 3, 1940 in Ohio and moved to Pasadena, California. In 1943, Bob was inducted into the Army. Lt. Barker was then stationed in India as member of Office of Strategic Services (OSS). While her husband was away in India, Ursula worked at Disney Studios in Burbank, California. She remembered being asked by the artists "Ursula, is this mouse funny?" Following WWII, Bob and Ursula had two children, Sharon and Michael.Ursula worked until 1987 as the Office Manager/Secretary for Hart and Mieras, an influential law firm in Los Angeles. While living in Redding she belonged to a Book Club, an Investment Club and was active in the Shasta County Newcomers. She made a lasting impression on everyone she met and had many lifetime friends. Ursula was known for her warmth and humor. She was a people person and loved seeing her friends and family regularly, as well as meeting new people. You could count on her to put a positive spin or cutting humor on any situation. She will always be remembered for her laughter and her smile.Daughter Sharon Loucks, nieces Carol Graves, Mary Lou Weisse and nephew, Jim Hufnagel, survive her.Please sign the guest book at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/redding/