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Leroy Baker Obituary

Leroy Baker Leroy Baker was born February 19, 1946 to Ralph and Priscilla Baker in Pasco, WA. He passed away June 3, 2011 in Tacoma, WA. He married his wife of 45 years, Carol Engel, on October 30, 1965. They enjoyed raising 6 children and cherished their 7 grandchildren. Leroy worked for over 30 years at Boeing as a machinist. He was a beloved member of the Bonney Lake congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Leroy enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved classic cars and enjoyed taking his '52 Buick out for a spin. He enjoyed vacations, especially road trips with his family. Some memorable ones are Route 66; driving to Alaska; Yellowstone and following the Oregon Trail. He also loved his two dogs, Mimi and Maggie. Leroy is survived by his wife, Carol Baker; children, Michelle (Jon) Wyatt; Ralph (Erica) Baker; Kevin (Michelle) Baker; Heidi (Joon Bae) Kim and Ben Baker; grandchildren Kayla and Cassidy Wyatt; Cody and Sierra Baker; Austin, Tyler and Rose Baker. He was preceded in death by his son Todd Baker in 2001. Leroy is also survived by a large, loving family, including 8 siblings and countless nieces and nephews, plus many, many friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 11, at 4 pm at the Bonney Lake Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1607 Valley Ave, Sumner, WA. Leroy will be truly missed by all.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jun. 8, 2011.

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Mike Kennedy

June 10, 2011

I have worked with Leroy since 1980 at Venus Products and Boeing since 1985. Leroy was a great person to work with and willing to pass on his extensive knowledge to others. He will truly be missed and I feel fortunate to have known such an upstanding and hard working person.

Billie Holcomb

June 10, 2011

To Carol and family :
I work with leroy for a short time he was always ready to give a helping hand .Simply a joy to be around .
bless you and your family

Vickie Benavides

June 9, 2011

Hello Carol and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Find comfort in knowing that he will be together with you all soon. May Jehovah Bless you all. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Mike and Vickie Benavides

June 8, 2011

Dear Carol and family,
I am not sure what to say to you all, except that Leroy was a wonderful friend over the years and I was so very sorry to hear that you have lost him. I look back on some wonderful memories with your family when we were all very young.
May you all stay close to Jehovah for your strenth and encouragement. Our spiritual family is very important as you already know and we are all here for you.
Please feel free to contact me if there is anything at all that I can do for you. The easiest is probably e-mail at [email protected].
I send you all my love and please know that my prayers are with you.
Karen A. Mallory

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