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DAVID BAKER Obituary
He was the James T. Picker Professor Emeritus of Radiology at Columbia University and Chairman of Radiology Emeritus at Colombia's College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was one of the founding physicians of the pediatric radiology specialty, was published widely in scholarly journals and books, and was invited to lecture and teach across the world. He became Director of Radiology at Babies Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, and later Chairman of Radiology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
Born in Concord, NH, David was the son of Barbara Betts and Leland V. Baker, and brother ofJames Baker, and was raised in Yonkers, NY and Wellfleet, MA. A WWII Army veteran, David served in Patton's Third Army, 87th Infantry Division, and was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. Returning home he attended Wesleyan University and graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine, where he was given the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1981. Golf was one of Dave's passions, and he traveled the world in the futile pursuit of the perfect game. He was a longtime member at Eastward Ho! in Chatham, Yeamans Hall in Charleston, SC, and a member of the US Seniors Golf Association. He loved Cape Cod and spending time with his family and friends there golfing, sailing, fishing, and undertaking difficult home improvement projects.
He is survived by his adored wife of 68 years, Betsy of Westwood, his loving children and grandchildren: daughter, Laurie and her husband Bill Crosley of Eastham, daughter, Susan Baker Leavitt of Gloucester, and her daughters, Lizzie Leavitt and Gwynne Leavitt, son, David and his wife Carol of Millis, and their children, Dr. David Baker, Jr., Katie Baker and Jon Baker.
The family is planning a Private Service. In lieu of flowers, or if you would like to make a donation in David's memory, please send a contribution to Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation's Fontaine Medical Center or to Planned Parenthood. Holden-Dunn-Lawler
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Rita Teele
October 10, 2019
David Baker, working in New York, and John Kirkpatrick who was in Massachusetts (and who was my "Boss") were very happy when the SPR meeting came around each year. It was a chance for them to play golf together! I didn't know David well, but remember him as the gentle, wise, easygoing partner of his expansive colleague, Walter Berdon.
David was from the greatest generation in two regards: serving his country in WWII and serving Pediatric Radiology as teacher and leader when the specialty was evolving after the war. I was one of the beneficiaries of that golden age of Pediatric Radiology by being in the right place at the right time and learning from the giants.
I am very sad to learn that David has gone--but he left the world a better place by being here.
Jerry Caplan
October 9, 2019
Dave was my mentor and my friend when I was a fellow at Columbia-Presbyterian in 1960-1961, and he later became my partner in Savannah, doing what he loved, teaching our residents. Generations of radiologists were profoundly influenced by Dave and are devastated by his loss, but are forever grateful for what he gave us both professionally and personally. Betsy, as always, should be proud of his legacy and Dave, your memory will always we with us.
Dr. Gerald E. Caplan (Jerry)
Charles Ferris, MD
September 30, 2019
I worked with Dave for several years at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. He was a great radiologist and a wonderful man, beloved by his colleagues and especially by the radiology residents whom he taught. I will miss him and am very sorry for your loss. He made a huge contribution to pediatric radiology, and to the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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September 30, 2019
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Sorry for the family's loss.may the God and father who binds up the broken-hearted, comfort strengthens and soothed all those who mourn.may God sustain the families during this difficult time of grief and pain.my deepest sympathy and condolences to the families.
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