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Roy Don Baker
18 Jan 1930 – 20 Apr 2012
| Birth | 18 Jan 1930 |
| Death | 20 Apr 2012 |
| Cemetery | Pateros Cemetery Pateros , Okanogan County , Washington , USA |
| Added by | Teresa on 22 May 2012 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90533311 |
Bio
Wenatchee World - Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Roy Don Baker Pateros, WA Roy Don Baker was born on January 18, 1930, to Tom and Roxie Baker. Roy was born and raised in Patrick, AR. He grew up working hard on Baker Mountain, where he helped his father with the family farm, cutting lumber, and a tomato cannery. Roy served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He loved and served his country with pride. After his discharge from the Army, he married the love of his life, Lucy Jane Shackelford, on December 22, 1951, in Delany, AR. The family grew with the birth of their three children, Janet, Rodney and Debra. In 1957, they moved the family to Pateros, WA, where Roy was employed at Star Ranch Growers. In 1964, when the Azwell Dam Project was begun and Star Ranch would be flooded, Roy worked for Neff Orchards. In 1970, Roy was employed by Methow Pateros Growers, where he became the Controlled Atmosphere Operator. Roy retired in 1995, and had enjoyed traveling to Arkansas with his adoring wife, Lucy, to spend time with their family. He was always happiest when his children, his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren were at his home. He so enjoyed the many family gatherings to celebrate holidays and family milestones. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; two half-brothers; three brothers; two sisters; and his only beloved son, Rodney Allen Baker. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy; two daughters, Janet Varrelman and Debra Evans (Jerry Evans), all of Pateros; ten grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services to honor Roy Don Baker will be held Friday, April 27, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pateros Community Church, with Interment following at Pateros Cemetery. There will be a Visitation on Thursday, April 26, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Barnes Chapel in Brewster. Donations may be made to the Jordan Evans Foundation's Next Step Generation SCI U.S. Bank or mail to 5615 N. Cochran Street, Spokane, WA 99205 or to Pateros Community Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Barnes Chapel, Brewster.
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- George Thomas Baker 1919–2007
- PVT Sherman Lee Baker 1921–1944
- Annie Marie Baker Nekuza 1927–1993
- Dave Wilburn Baker 1932–2010
- Rev Dean Wesley Baker 1934–2010
- Shirley Lorene Baker Sweetser 1936–2010
- Ronald Gene "Ronnie" Baker 1938–1962
- Doyle Howard Baker 1944–2016
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