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James Baker Obituary
James Madison Baker, sweet husband, inspiring father, awesome grandpa, adored family member and friend 1940-2009. Jim was called home and left us peacefully, December 7, 2009 around 11:00pm surrounded by his wife, daughters, son-in-laws, grandchildren and family. Jim's earthly mission drew to a close after countless miracles and enduring courage. Jim was born October 20, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas to Robert and Mary Baker. Jim and Charlene (Joy) were married April 29, 1961 and later sealed for time and all eternity in the Mesa Temple, March 6, 1965. Early in life Jim trained horses and there met his sweetheart, Charlene. Jim worked construction thereafter, where his love to plan and build was satisfied. Jim and Charlene were blessed with five daughters and one son to share in an eternal family. Living life to the fullest was an accomplishment of Jim's. His deep love and understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ blessed his life and all those who had the privilege to meet him. He had an amazing ability to love all, and encourage the best in everyone. As we remember him our hearts will always be full of gratitude for the exemplary life he lead. Jim joined his parents, brother John, daughter Jenni, and son David. He will be missed greatly here by his wife Charlene, his daughters & son-in-laws, Christine & Leo, Sherri & Dean, Bekki & Barry, Merrie & Heath, twenty-five grandchildren, two great grand children and many other close family members and friends. Services for Jim will be held Friday December 11, 2009 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 22034 N 83rd Ave in Peoria, AZ. There will be a viewing at 11:00am with services to be held immediately following at 12:00pm. Allen's Funeral Home 480-833-1716
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Dina
December 20, 2009
Uncle Jim was & still is comfort, joy & peace to me.
I am so thankful I had the opportunity to have the greatest man on earth in my life and in my family. Aunt Charlene and your girls are very blessed to have you as a husband & father
May all our precious memories of you, bring us happyness.
All my Love. I miss you.
Rich Roberts
December 15, 2009
Jim is more of a Father to me than an Uncle. I learned to Sing at the top of my lungs even if you can't carry a tune. The first one to jump in the mud with his expensive boots because there was work to be done, I learned a work Ethic. He taught me that gentle, quiet strength are the qualities of a real man. His love for Charlene was the example that taught me how to love a woman. Oh how he Loves her. I know you are still watching over your family Jim.
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Bekki Pond
December 14, 2009
I'm so grateful for the memories!! I love my dad and will miss him until we meet again. He's such an awesome example of unconditional love and service to others and to our Father In Heaven. I love you Dad!!
Merrie Bigelow
December 14, 2009
Oh Dad... How I loved your smile and oh how I will miss it! I will always treasure these last 6 months and the time I was able to spend with you and mom! Thank you for being such a wonderful example! Your legacy lives on in so many ways. I hope that I can live my life in a way that I can always feel you close by... I love you Dad until we meet again, thank you for being right there for me always!
Your daughter,
Merrie
Calli Probst
December 14, 2009
Miss you so much Grandpa. You were an angel here on earth so I am sure you are one in heaven. Love you and until we meet again I hope to follow in your example of love and service to others.
Love
Calli
December 14, 2009
It was a wonderful opportunity to serve you all while you were at Cleveland Clinic. What a wonderful family! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Bishop Albrecht
Cleveland 3rd Ward
McKell Provost
December 14, 2009
What a neat man he was we will always remember his sweet personality. He always made us smile.
Our prayers are with your family.
Love
Chris,McKell and Hadley Provost
Dave Flake
December 13, 2009
We were so sorry to hear that Jim had passed on. We are sad we won't see him till we get there too, but I'm sure they are happy to see him over there. What a bright ray of sunshine he has always been. He will surely be watching over his family from where he is. Our love to you Charlene.
Love, Dave and Mary Ellen Flake
Autumn Jesslyn
December 10, 2009
I will Always remember the way he made me feel!! And his sweet spirit he made people feel like they were worth the world to everyone and that they could do anything! I LOVE YOU GRANDPA!!<3 u will always be in my prayers and thoughts!
LOVE,
Autumn and Jesslyn!
Borden County Waste Disposal
December 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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