Dr. William "Bill" W. Baak

There is a man I have been wanting to speak with for some time now, again. Somehow I may have missed my chance. We had some great, and not so comfortable talks. I miss him.
His cheerful spirit, riding his motorcycle, and so much more!
I have wanted to speak with him for some time again, mabye through his children, oh my, how details in life are something else!
Miss visiting this man.

The Baak family are some of the classiest people you'll ever meet. My condolences go out to the family on Dr. Baak's recent passing - truly an inspiration to all he touched in life! Those who fish know that some of the best angling happens in the Spring - I'm sure he's sittin on the dock of the bay waiting for the next bite...

I was so sorry to read of Bill's passing. What a lovely man. My sympathy to Betty and Steve.

My heart goes out to Betty and the Baak family. I only knew Bill for a very short time, but found him to be extremely kind, considerate, and compassionate about doing whatever he could for his family. Seemed to be a wonderful soul. No doubt his presence will be missed. Thinking of you all.

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

Ican go on and on about the loving, caring, funny moments shared with Bill - and Betty. They enriched our lives so much..we shared polar bear puns, Death Valley, photo trips, fossils, Messy Messy, etc..so on and so forth. I will always remember his quivering chin at the sheer beauty of a scene in Death Valley. How wonderful! Truly Bill and Betty are very special people!

We have fond memories of Bill as a boss, therapist and friend.
Our deepest sympathy to Betty and the family.

Bill and Betty Baak were such an important part of our lives. Betty my heart goes out to you with love and prayers. Bill was a wonderful friend. . He was so supportive of my work with children and my husband Don'a friendship and shared sense of humor. Men only Breakfasts at Hob Nob Hill in San Diego with Bill, Jack Olson, Jay Atherton and Don were a highlight for all. Bill wrote insightful prose and poems about his experiences with children. Throughout Don's fight with Parkinson's Bill was...