Robert-Baker-Obituary

Robert D. Baker

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1941 - 2022

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Baker, Robert D. 2/5/1941 - 6/9/2022 Kalamazoo Robert "Bob" Duane Baker, of Portage, MI, passed away on June 9th, 2022. He was 81. Bob was born on February 5th, 1941, to parents Harry Lester and Elizabeth Jane (Lawlis) Baker. Although his parents were from West Virginia, Bob was born in Kansas....

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To Cindy and Bob' s family God bless you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget our visits to you in Michigan when we were kids. All the way from WV we could not wait to see Aunt Jane and our cousins. Wonderful memories of you Bob ( whom we called Sonny) Rest in peace.

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Leigh, Elizabeth, Laura & Brett: I am sad to read about your dad. I have many wonderful memories playing in the A-frame and running in and out of your house. Sending much love and prayers! Fondly... Amy

I have known Bob since I was a student nurse at KRPH! The picture and obit capture all that was Bob. He was a unique person that loved moving to South Haven by the " Big Lake." Going out fishing with him was an experience seeing all the gadgets he had made for his boat. He was really much softer than he projected. Always willing to help and loved being the counselor in any situation with his unusual solutions . He lived his own life not really caring what others thought of some of his ideas...

Bob was always a fun guy. He was also helpful to many. He will surely be missed by the masses. You all have my deepest sympathies.

Sending condolences to Bob's family. I worked with Bob at the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital for many years. He was tremendous! I served as the hospital's educational media producer. Following a mattress fire on a patient living unit (no injuries thankfully) Bob produced a videotape that successfully advocated the State begin purchasing new fire resistant mattresses for all State institutions. This simple yet significant idea has undoubtedly saved lives in all of Michigan's State...

Is it possible there's an obit that's the best ever? That would be Bob's 100%. My picture of Bob will always be over looking Lake Michigan at camp Pilgrim Haven late at night smelt dipping, frying them up on the spot, all the while Bob Baker non stop tells one hilarious story after another and he is always the last one to call it a night. We love you Bob you touched our lives and we will always remember you for your love of life. I also remember the phone conversations we had when I...