James Lester Baker Sr.

James Lester Baker Sr. obituary, Fort Pierce, Fla.

James Baker Obituary


JAMES LESTER BAKER, SR. James Lester Baker, Sr., age 82, passed away on November 11,
2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Jim was born in Geneva, NY, he was pre deceased by his parents Lester A & Katherine G Baker (nee Daly) of Sewall's Point, FL, and step son, Craig Lionel of Las Vegas, NV. He leaves his devoted wife of 39 years, Marcia Baker of Fort Pierce, brother, Jon Baker (Pat) of Boston, Mass. Adopted sons, Kevin Baker (Barbara) of Bangor, ME and Brian Penick (Ana), granddaughter, Tara of Boynton Beach, FL. Step-son, Steven Lionel (Leslie) of Nashua, NH and grandson, Thomas Lionel of Pompano Beach. He also leaves from his first marriage, sons, Brian Baker of Oak Harbor, Wash, Glenn Baker, Paul Mark Baker, and James Baker Jr., daughters, Mimi Alford, Audrey Faulkner and Kathy Heller of Livermore, Cal, 16 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Jim attended Albany Boys Academy in NY and graduated Sequoya High School (CA) class of 1949. He was a graduate of the Defense Language Institute in 1951 and served in the Air Force as a translator with the 8th Radio Squadron USAF during the Korean War receiving the following medals and citations: Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and ROK Presidential Unit Citation. He attended Columbia University and UCLA. Jim was in automobile and real estate sales in California, where he was active in the Republican Party. He was one of the founders of the Young Republicans for Reagan, and was a founder of the Kiwanis Club of Dublin, CA. He moved to Bangor, Maine in 1973, where he married Marcia and joined her in Holiday Land Real Estate, and later in insurance sales. He opened and operated Crown Auto Sales in Glenburn in 1986. While in Maine, he was active in the Democratic Party and was a delegate to State Conventions. Jim was a ranked chess player and was in the Greater Bangor Chess Assoc. When he and Marcia moved to Fort Pierce in 1989 to be near his parents, he was active in the Democratic Party and the first campaign of Congressman Alcee Hastings. Jim was an animal lover and his beloved dog Rosebud was always with him until her death in January 2013. He was appreciated by his friends and neighbors on South Beach and will be sorely missed for his acerbic wit, keen mind and unique personality. Donations may be made to the Humane Society of St Lucie County and Bangor, ME. Private family inurnment services will be at the Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Haisley Funeral Home. An online guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com

Published by TC Palm on Nov. 13, 2013.
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On this Memorial Day I remember only the good times and wish your life had been free of the turmoil and trouble. You will always be in my thoughts as you were in this portrait I did of you.

Marcia Baker

Family

November 10, 2023

On this Memorial Day I think of you and your service to our Country

Marcia B Baker

Family

May 29, 2023

9 long years since you left. I miss your ironic wit and phlegmatic comments. Brian has gone to join you and Craig in the great beyond.

Marcia Baker

Spouse

November 10, 2022

In memory of our son Brian Penick who would have been 61 October 10th and who died Easter Sunday April 17 and who (and you) were fondly remembered at the memorial service in Bangor on July 19

Marcia Baker

Family

October 9, 2022

On this Veteran's Day the 8th anniversary of your passing I remember your hard work and dedication to the political cause of Alcee Hastings. He died in April but my memories of he and you will remain a brilliant highlight of your life and your abilities .

Marcia Baker

Spouse

November 10, 2021

On this Memorial Day I think of you and wish that your final years had been happier. Your brilliance was recognized in your years of military service and is remembered today.

Marcia Baker

May 31, 2021

On this October 6th-- what would have been your 89th birthday I think of you.

Marcia Baker

Spouse

October 6, 2020

It has been 6 years since you left me, but I feel like it was yesterday. I wish you were able to enjoy your last years more and wish I had been able to keep you from leaving. Your son Brian is now with you, gone too soon and sorely missed.

Marcia Baker

Spouse

November 9, 2019

On this Memorial Day I think of you and your joy of getting your beloved dog Rosebud to share our life (with our 2 cats) You are missed.

Marcia Baker

Spouse

May 26, 2019

Today would have been our 46th Anniversary. You are missed.

Marcia Baker

Spouse

March 16, 2019

Another year has passed since you left. On this Veterans Day I think back on only the good days we had together and miss your acerbic wit and contrarian viewpoints especially in these years of political turmoil.

Marcia Baker

Spouse

November 11, 2018

Again on Veterans Day I remember you and think of your service to the military. It is now 4 years since you have gone and I wonder how you would have dealt with all that has happened to our Country.

Marcia Baker

November 10, 2017

Today would have been your 86th Birthday--You missed another hurricane - I missed you

Marcia Baker

Spouse

October 6, 2017

Today, Veterans Day, marks 3 years since you have gone. I will always think of you.

Marcia Baker

November 11, 2016

Today would have been your 85th Birthday. You are in our thoughts.

Marcia Baker

October 6, 2016

On this Memorial Day I remember you and know your children think of you often.

Marcia Baker

May 29, 2016

Today would have been our 43rd Wedding Anniversary I remember now only the good times and have forgotten everything else.

Marcia Baker

March 16, 2016

2 years since you passed away.
You are remembered
Life goes on without you
Veterans Day will always be a special day

Marcia Baker

November 11, 2015

On Memorial Day I remember you and our 40 years together.

Marcia Baker

May 24, 2015

It has been one year since you left.
Our lives have gone on
We try to remember the good times
And forget everything else

Marcia Baker

November 13, 2014

November 10, 2014

You would have been 83 today.
Your health would'nt have allowed you to enjoy another year
Your family would have been no closer
Your quality of life would not have improved
You would have had another year to endure your pain

Wasn't it better that you went quickly without regret?
I now can remember just the happier times we had
Before you embarked on your downward spiral into misery
Those happier days and years will be my only memories now

Marcia Baker

October 5, 2014

Sunday March 16 would have been our 40th wedding anniversary.

I try to remember all the good times and happy moments and hope that I and everyone who loved you can do the same.

March 15, 2014

December 27, 2013

Marcia Baker

November 19, 2013

"The greatest single influence of my life that taught me the meaning of integrity and truth", I will miss you,Love Brian Penick

November 14, 2013

One's life is shaped by our experiences and interaction with others. The "Phantom" taught us, among many other lessons, the importance of integrity and honesty in everything we do and everyone we deal with in our short lives. Jim was the smartest man I've ever known, and he was right to the end, never losing his sharp wit or infallible memory. We'll miss you.

Kevin Baker

November 13, 2013

Goodby dear friend my own true love
You made my life more interesting
Our 40 years together was full of challenge
Intellectual stimulation and lively discourse

You left this world as you had lived
On your own terms without hesitation
Never doubting your own choices
Leaving me suddenly like a passing storm

Marcia Baker

November 13, 2013

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