Stephen Ralph Baker

Great Friend. Steve was loved by all.

Steve how do i say this im sorry i was'nt there to say goodbye you were a dad to me you tought me so much. you were my friend my dad my teacher always the one i could go to no matter what. you brought me in when no one would we talked for hours and drove even more you tought me to drive. i remember laughing about brea when we asked her what the van was and she said it was a caboos. but you laughed and said its been called many things but that one is about the most correct. we shared tears...

I joined the WVS in 1991 soon after I had graduated from high school and entering my studies at the U. When I thought my playing days are over, Steve brought me on and gave me the opportunity to really explore and develop my talents and become the principal timpanist. I've been on leave to raise my family and was at least able to perform one more time with him at the Angel Tree. I hope his dream will continue to thrive as I hope to return some time soon. Please let me know the status of...

I knew Steve since playing with him in the Murray Symphony. I ran in to him a few yrs later in Valley Fair Mall and he invited me to join him in a new endeavor, The West Valley Symphony. Not many communities are lucky enough to have a Steve and Ralph Baker who love their community enough to put their heart, soul and money into such a gift to the community as a symphony orchestra of its own. I have long admired Steve for his dedication to both his community and his orchestra and the orchestra...

Thank you for believing in me and allowing me to perform in ways I never thought I was capable of. We will all miss you!

Thank You Steve for all the magic.

The Angel Tree Benefit Concert has become a grand yearly success largely due to the efforts of Steve Baker and the addition of his West Valley Symphony. I have enjoyed the friendship and talent of this unassuming man during the time he has been associated with the Choral Arts Society of Utah. I am sure the association of the two music organizations will continue, and that Steve's spirit will be there to support that. Steve, you will be greatly missed!! My deepest condolences to Steve's...

Steve had two passions music and aviation. He satisfied both one as the conductor of the West Valley Symphony the other by his many years of service working in the public imformation booth at the S.L.C International Airport.There he became a familar figure and acuired many friends. Steve was a gifted and unique human being, he had a comanding yet gentle presence, he was well informed and had a vast knowledge of many things. He was a true friend in every sense of the word.
He has surely...

I knew Steve when we played with the Murray Symphony with Mr. Lentz. Steve was absolutlely dedicated to music. He was a man of many talents. May those he leaves behind take comfort in the memories of a life lived well.