Dale Baker

I began my Chemical Abstracts Service career during the "Dale Baker Days" and always admired Mr. Baker and the leadership that he provided for CAS.

I, too, last had the opportunity to chat briefly with him at the 25-year awards dinner in October.

Mr. Baker was never haughty or too busy to stop to speak with anyone. We will miss seeing him at the annual staff picnic, award dinner, and other staff events.

Mr. Baker shared a birthday with my first CAS...

I worked at CAS with Dale Baker for 35 years. He was interested in what each of his employees did, kept in contact with them, respected them, and provided a compassionate leadership. I was fortunate to have talked with him at the 2005 CAS 25-year staff dinner. People who have Dale's character are not common in this day and age. He was a "gentleman" in the true sense of the word and will be sorely missed.

Mr.Baker was a very honest and compasionate man. We have the honor of caring for his son and am so thankful for all that he has done for his family and friends. Mr. Baker was most generous.

Don and I are saddened and shocked with the death of Mr Baker. We'll cherish our visit at the CAS 25th Anniversary dinner in Oct and at the Whetstone Rose Festival in June, but most of all the opportunities he provided for us to work at CAS. It's sad to realize we will no longer see him with his positive and friendly attitude even with declining health.

Mr. Baker's insights and energies made the world better in many ways. Our sympathy and prayers reach out to family and friends. ...

Mr. Baker was a wonderful man and great leader. Those of us at CAS who knew and worked under him will sadly miss him. My deepest sympathies to the entire Baker family.