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Charles Baker Obituary

Charles Baker
August 2, 1924 - July 6, 2013
Resident of Cupertino
Loving husband of 57 years to Carol Baker of Cupertino. Devoted father of Patrick Baker (Marcene), Laurie Kraljev (Bill) and the late Linda Kearney (Jay). Beloved grandfather to Bo Baker, Caroline Kearney and Lee, Peter and Katja Kraljev. Born in Odessa Township, ND, his family came to San Mateo, CA when he was 5. Upon graduation from San Mateo High School in 1942, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the South Pacific in WWII. He worked in the automobile industry, including as a dealership owner. He enjoyed more than 25 years of retirement traveling to all 50 United States and spending time with his wife, family and friends.
Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 20th at 2pm at LIMA & CAMPAGNA SUNNYVALE MORTUARY, 1315 Hollenbeck Ave., Sunnyvale.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jul. 13, 2013.
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Still thinking of you, Carol. Charlie was a very special man, and I enjoyed getting to know him and seeing his ready smile at the reunions. Love to you.

Laura Jean Pulscher

September 6, 2013

Dear Carol,
I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you with love, comfort and peace.

Rosana Madrigal de Beattie

July 18, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to Carol and the Baker Family. I was so sorry to learn of Charlie's passing. I hope your wonderful memories will sustain you through this difficult time.

Sandi Conniff

July 17, 2013

Chalie Baker was a true American Hero, WW2 Veteran , when we had family get togethers he loved talking about the war. He was from the Greatest Generation . I will miss him and all his stories. God Bless you Charlie Baker.

Jay Kearney

July 14, 2013

Laurie Baker Kraljev

July 13, 2013

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