David L. Baker

David L. Baker, 70, of Montrose, Pa., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 4, 2016. He was born on April 22, 1945, in Carbondale, Pa., to the late Morris H. and Lillian R. (Fancher) Baker.

David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret (Moger) Baker; a daughter and son-in-law, Emily J. and Michael Madara, Riverside, Pa.; and son, Matthew D. Baker, Montrose; four grandchildren, Lucas Hoffman, Andrew, Samuel and Anna Madara; siblings and spouse, Edgar B. and Louise Baker, Morris C. Baker and Kathy Warriner; nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by an infant daughter, Amy Elizabeth.

David graduated from Montrose High School in 1964. He attended Temple University and the University of Alaska. David and Margaret resided in Fairbanks, Alaska, from 1969 to 1976, where he worked as a Fairbanks city surveyor and as a guide for a big-game hunting outfitter. He also worked on the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline as a foreman and superintendent.

Upon moving back to Montrose, David embarked upon a long and successful career in banking, holding the positions of president and CEO, as well as serving on the board of directors until his retirement in 2011. He participated in a number of banking research projects and education programs.

David was a past high priest of Warren Royal Arch Chapter in 1981 and also a past eminent commander of Nazarene Commandery 99. He was a charter member of the Al Aska Shrine Temple of Alaska in 1974.

David loved time spent with his grandchildren and family. He always loved hunting and fishing with his friends and family at "Camp." David looked forward to his annual trips to Alberta and Saskatchewan, where he could hunt a variety of game and spend time with his special Far North friends. Most of all, David was a loving husband and father. He was a kind and generous friend to all. David will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose, PA; or Commonwealth Medical School of Scranton, PA.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Montrose, with the Rev. Elizabeth Moulton officiating. Interment will be in the Montrose Cemetery.