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William Baar Obituary
Of Scottsdale, Arizona went to his Lord on October 7, 2011 after a short illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois on January 18, 1927, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945-1946 after high school graduation. Following the war he attended Illinois State. He married Dorothy Kurth on January 11, 1948. This year they celebrated 63 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife; four children: Gretchen Baar of Seattle, Washington, Rebecca (Tom) Fraker of Scottsdale, Arizona, Christopher (Carri) Baar of Fountain Valley, California, and Rachel (Scott) Sahlman of Scottsdale, Arizona; 13 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Bill and Dorothy moved to Scottsdale in 1991 and last year moved to Westminster Village. He was a member of Desert View Bible Church. Services will be held at Westminster Village, 12000 North 90th Street, Scottsdale on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Westminster Foundation.
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Dave Taylor
October 11, 2011
Dotty and family,
I hope today's service was a good time of remembrance and family sharing. What great fun it was to know your Dad when I was young.
October 10, 2011
With our deepest sympathy,
Kory Budinger and Marylou Weiland
Patrick Rice
October 10, 2011
Dear Baar Family.
Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss.
Every Marine, past and present is an honored part of our family.
Semper Fi,
Patrick Rice
Marine Corps League
Detachment 1296
East Valley Marines
peter baar
October 10, 2011
we will miss you Brother Peter Baar
Hatch Family
October 9, 2011
Grandpa Bill...we love you and and are always thinking of you!
Kirstie Ransco
October 9, 2011
We love you Big Grandpa!
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