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Carle Baker Jr.

1948 - 2018

BORN

1948

DIED

2018

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Carle Baker Obituary

Carle Baker Jr. Surrounded by loving family, Carle Baker, Jr, 69, of Stilwell, KS, died peacefully on August 10, 2018 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at Queen of the Holy Rosary - WEA with a Rosary at 10:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass on Thursday August 16, 2018. Following the Mass, a luncheon will be served at the social hall. Internment at Resurrection Cemetery, (83rd and Quivira), will be at 2:00 p.m. Carle was born September 4, 1948 in Hutchinson, KS to Martha Grace Chadwick and Carle Baker, Sr. and grew up in a loving home, along with his two younger brothers and two younger sisters. When Carle was twelve years old, his father took a new job in Amarillo, TX. and he finished his high school education at Price College and Amarillo High, graduating in 1967. He went on to Amarillo College and West Texas State, earning a B.S. degree in Business. After serving in the United States Army for two years, he finished his studies with a Master's Degree in Finance and Marketing from Webster University in Kansas City. Carle's career in railcars began after college. He held a variety of positions and was transferred to many cities, coming to Kansas City in 1974, where he met his future wife, Marie-Therese Caldwell. They were married in 1975. In 1982, Carle started the first of three companies in the railcar leasing business. Because he was so successful in his business, he was able to be very generous with his daughter and grandsons, as well as his parents and siblings. Carle was a member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church - WEA. He was a founding member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Overland Park, KS and a member of their finance committee. Being an avid golfer, Carle was a former member of Milburn Country Club and Loch Lloyd Country Club, as well as Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. Carle enjoyed traveling around the country with his wife, oftentimes piloting his own small plane. He loved yardwork, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter, Candice, and his three grandsons. He was quite the jokester with his friends. In 2008, Carle was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and in 2013 he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Dementia. Carle was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Damon Scott Baker. He is survived by his wife, Marie-Therese Baker of the home, his daughter, Candice Sanchez of Ft. Worth, TX and his three grandsons, Brother Titus Mary, O.P. (Adam Sanchez), Alex Sanchez and Nolan Sanchez of Ft. Worth, TX, his brother, Linus L. Baker of Stilwell, KS, his sister, Shannon Cavner of Gardner, KS, sister Tye Baker of Gardner, KS and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Parkinson's Foundation. The family wishes to thank Dr. Rajeesh Pahwa and Dr. Kelly Lyon for all the care and support they gave during the ten years of suffering with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia. They also wish to thank Beverly Henry, Mary Lou Estes and the Senior Helpers Care Group for the wonderful care they provided. Condolenses at www.porterfuneralhome.com 913-438-6444.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 12, 2018.

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Rick Webb

August 20, 2018

So sorry to hear about Carle's passing. Carle was a one of a kind that was a great combination of a honest and fair businessman with a sense of humor all his own. Carle has many friends at Watco, in spite of giving everyone he met his special treatment.

We consider ourselves lucky to have done business with Carle but even more so to have been able to call him our friend.

Rest in Peace, good friend.

Carla

August 14, 2018

To The Baker Family, May the God of all comfort and the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Psalms 28:7

Carla

August 14, 2018

To The Baker Family,
May the God of all comfort sustain you during this challenging time along with the love of friends and family.
Psalms 28:7

Max & Patsy Peters

August 14, 2018

It's hard to imagine a world without Carle. I am sure we are not alone when we say we have never met a more likable person. He was a loyal friend, a devoted husband, and very, very funny. From the time we met in the early 1970's, whenever we got together we knew we were in for a serious laugh fest. He continued to make us laugh even as he struggled in the later stage of his illness. Our kids were always super-excited to see "uncle" Carle (once they got used to his style of ribbing). We attached two of our favorite family photos. The first is Carle meeting our son for the first time in 1980. The second is Carle and Marie-Therese at our son's wedding 29 years later (holding a blowup of the first picture).

Thanks for all the great memories Carle,
When we meet again, let me pick up the tab for a change.

Sentiments of Serenity Spray

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Heaven Scent

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Lyle Phillips

August 13, 2018

Thank you for being my friend for the past 35/40 years. We have had many great times and laughs over those many years. Especially enjoyed the many times on the golf course. May you enjoy nothing but birdies and eagles, and your well deserved place at the Lord's table. The world has lost a generous and good soul.

Bill Turner

August 13, 2018

Bake, Max and me, Burner, all lived together in the same apartment complex in Houston in the early seventies. Bake was the leader of our crew and his sense of humor was extraordinary. We all had great times together and they still bring smiles to my face when I relive them.
He was far too young to be taken from us all.

Br. Titus and the Dominican Novices

Fr. Michael Mary Dosch, O.P.

August 13, 2018

With prayers from all the Dominican priests and novices at St. Gertrude Priory and the Province of St. Joseph.

Julie Fette

August 12, 2018

So very sorry about your loss.

Michael Sanchez

August 12, 2018

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace.

God Bless thy soul

August 12, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss
Wanda Williams

Mary Simpson

August 12, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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