Leroy Baker

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.