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Alan Baker Obituary
82, of Tempe, Arizona passed away on May 16, 2011 at Friendship Village Hospice of the Valley. Alan was an adjunct professor at ASU, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism Mass Communication. He was an associate professor in Theatre Arts, UNM in Albuquerque, NM. Alan danced with Sadler's Wells Ballet, Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet, Ballet Theatre, The New York City Ballet, The London production of "Oklahoma" and the National Touring Company of "Oklahoma". He is survived by his wife Paula.
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June 1, 2011
We enjoyed getting to know Alan and Paula and their bull terrier Zeddie through our bull terrier club. Alan was a very kind man and will be missed, most especially by Paula and Zeddie.
Karen and Jeff Wilhelm
Wilson Family
June 1, 2011
A gentleman and a scholar who made a lasting and positive impression on the very many students and others whose lives he touched.
June 1, 2011
good man
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