Bob Barker knelt down to place flowers on his wife’s grave, having already set up a location for their reunion…

Bob Barker and Dorothy Jo were happily married, and she helped him along the way to fame. But regrettably, lung disease claimed Jo’s life just as he had cemented his position as a Hollywood legend. Barker is still in mourning 41 years later, but he has set aside a location for their reunion.

Bob Barker, a former host of television game shows, and his late wife Dorothy Jo had a long and devoted marriage. Until Jo went away, Barker thought of her as his true love and the two had a lovely connection.

The former host of “The Price Is Right” was just 15 years old when they first met. Barker played basketball and Jo was a cheerleader at Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, where they met.

They embarked on their first date at an Ella Fitzgerald performance in Missouri not long after they first met. Barker made the decision to live the rest of his life with Jo at that very moment.

Barker was just 15 at the time, so getting married would not have been possible. He thus waited six years before making Jo Bob Barker’s wife. The former game show presenter and his girlfriend maintained contact during their six-year relationship.

Barker and Jo routinely exchanged letters and phone calls. The two ultimately obtained a license from Ozark, Missouri after maintaining consistent contact for years.

The couple later were married on January 12, 1945, after Barker’s enlistment in the navy. Here are further specifics about Barker and Jo’s protracted relationship.

Barker and Jo relocated to Palm Beach, Florida, four years after saying “I do.” The TV personality was employed there as a news editor and staff announcer at station WWPG.

The couple then relocated to California in 1950 in quest of brighter pastures. Fortunately, everything worked out well for Barker and Jo when the former was granted the chance to host his radio program, “The Bob Barker Show.”

In short time, Barker’s program had begun playing on many radio stations in California. Jo served as her man’s support system as the legend worked hard to further his broadcasting profession via the program.

During the weekly programs, she was a producer and an announcer. After six years of “The Bob Barker Show,” the on-screen personality launched his game show hosting career with “Truth or Consequence.”

Years later, Barker would admit that he spoke to Jo about hosting “Truth or Consequence” when he first had the chance, and as he had predicted, she supported him and offered her complete support. According to Barker

“I was employed by a radio station. I also finally had the chance to do an audience-participation performance. I heard it, Dorothy Jo. That’s what you should do, she said when I arrived home.”

Following his wife’s recommendation, Barker started his incredible career that lasted decades by presenting the game show. Fortunately, Barker’s marriage did not suffer while he toiled away to achieve reputation and money.

The former game show presenter was careful to maintain a healthy work-life balance. One time, Barker said that he and Jo had a routine that kept their love and relationship strong.

He said he and Jo would have a glass of wine at the end of the day and converse before dinner. Barker referred to the routine as “conversation time.” Jo was ultimately more to her husband than just a wife. She was someone Barker could rely on, as well as a friend.

Things looked good for Barker and his wife once he started hosting games in 1956. He gradually rose to prominence as one of the most well-known television figures in the entertainment industry in the years that followed.

But regrettably, Jo’s passing in October 1981 turned his life upside down. After a six-month fight with lung cancer, she passed away at age 57, devastating her partner.

Barker had no intention of getting married again after losing the woman of his life. Jo had been his wife for 36 years, and over that time, they had become used to one another. Therefore, the idea of falling in love again seemed improbable.

He said (through Esquire): “Dorothy Jo was twenty when I got married at age twenty-one. Until she passed away, she lived with me constantly. Perhaps a second or third marriage might be suitable for certain guys. In my situation, I was married to the love of my life, and we had a happy marriage.”

Jo was ultimately responsible for a large portion of Barker’s professional achievements, and she was his greatest blessing.

Bob Barker Honors His Departed Wife

Since Jo’s passing more than 40 years ago, Barker has remained true to his choice not to get remarried.

Even though his wife is no longer with him, Barker still cares deeply for Jo, and he keeps her memory alive.

The legend visited Jo’s grave with lovely daisy flowers in 2017 to honor his late wife on the 36th anniversary of her passing.

After placing the flowers, Barker spent 20 minutes cleaning the gravestone next to Jo’s burial at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.

Five years later, it has been reported that Barker no longer often visits his late wife’s cemetery since he is aging more slowly. It’s reported that a caretaker is looking after the legendary game show full-time.

However, as shown in a video on the “SCOTT ON TAPE – Your Pop Culture Tour Guide” YouTube channel, Barker gets his gravestone prepared next to Jo’s awaiting their reunion even though he no longer visits Jo’s cemetery.

Since Jo passed away 41 years ago, Barker’s gravestone is said to have stood close to hers.

As he anticipates reconnecting with Jo at the age of 99, the guy who misses his wife is not scared to bid farewell to the world.