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John R. Baker
07/16/1916 — 09/10/2015
From Richland, WA | Born in Opal, WY
John R. Baker
John Baker passed away September 10, 2015 in Richland, WA
and was born on July 16, 1916 in Opal, WY. He was the last living person of his
family. His father died when John was five, his widowed mother raised all six
children on a farm in Utah.
He married Hazel K. Zesiger in 1938, and they celebrated
their 71st anniversary before her death in 2009.
John served as a sergeant in the Army and was part of the
occupation of Japan. He then worked as a Captain for the Hanford Patrol.
John R. Baker achieved his goal of making it to his 100th
year. In July he turned 99 and was set to live to 101 and more. His legacy to
family and friends will continue far beyond that! This legacy includes: humility
and patience under reduced circumstances, gratitude for the simple ordinary
events of each day, and a deeply centered zest for life. Also maintaining a
sense of humor throughout trying times, enjoyment of honest work- always projecting
in the basement, determination to improve himself by doing each job well,
having heartfelt dedication to his family, country and to the Lord.
Above all the giving of willing service to others. As a
family we watched in awe as he tenderly cared for his ailing wife. This
steadfast devotion to his spouse of seventy-one years will not be forgotten.
Nor will the sunny nature of his countenance when greeting each family member. Every
visitor was given a warm welcome with a loving send-off. John will be greatly
missed by his son and daughter and their spouses, eight grandchildren;
twenty-six great-grandchildren; and his great-great-grandchild named after
John’s father, Edwin.
“Thanks Pop-We Love You”
A Viewing will be held Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sunset Ward in Richland, WA. Funeral will be held at 11:00 am the same day; Graveside Service will follow immediately after Funeral at Sunset Gardens; 915 By Pass Hwy, Richland, WA.
So sorry to read of John’s passing. I remember him as a fun, loving person. We spent lots of our high school time at his and Hazel’s home.
LaDean
I am so sad to hear of Mr Baker’s passing. I was his paper carrier for 10 years and always loved visiting with him every month. And it never failed these last few years that I would see him every year at Winco around Christmas time. He always thought my name was Amber who is my daughter and after the first few times I stopped correcting him. He was such a dear man and friend that I will always remember. He is in God’s hands and his wife’s arms again. You will always be in my heart.
well the last of the great ones is now gone and will be greatly missed.we have such great memories with John and hazel and my mom and dad,they will always be in our hearts.
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John R. Baker