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BAKER, Larry E. age 71 of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Isabel Baker. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy Baker. He was a loving father to Jeff (Melanie) Baker of Gnadenhutten, OH and Kristi (Dave) Dixon of Waverly, OH, and grandfather to Emily and Megan Baker and Mackenzie Dixon. Larry was born April 18, 1940 and graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1958. He graduated from Bowling Green State University. He taught special education for 35 years in the Dayton Public School System. Larry was an avid sports fan. He was a charter member of the Huber Heights Athletic Foundation and coached pee wee football for a number of years. He was also a member of the Huber Heights First Baptist Church. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave. at Fauver. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM with Reverend A.H. Sampley presiding. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either: Parkinson Research Foundation, 8586 Potter Park Dr., Sarasota, FL 34238 (www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org), or American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311 (www.diabetes.org), in Larry's memory. Condolences for the family may be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Baker
Effie Garrett-Kendall
February 14, 2012
Judy,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss of Larry and to hear that another of our old "Barney" group is gone. My friend, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love,
Effie Garrett Kendall
Budoia, Italy
Brenda Durnbaugh
February 11, 2012
Judy and family, Many fond memories in school come back to me as I think of Larry. Also, it has been so nice to keep our friendship alive with him on the reunion committee and attending the monthly breakfast at First Watch. We need to keep in touch, Judy..My prayers are with you and your lovely family. Brenda
John & Susan Taylor
February 9, 2012
Jeff and family
We are so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to you father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Let the fond memories of your dad help you thru this time.
Gretchen Yerian
February 9, 2012
Jeff and family: I was very sorry to hear of your heartbreaking loss, and I pray that your faith and strong family ties will comfort you at this time. May God bless you.
Four Winds Community
February 9, 2012
Dear Kristi and family:
We send our sympathy and prayers to you all.
Sharon Pepper
February 9, 2012
Kristi and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad -- I know how very special he was to you. I hope your warm memories will comfort you at this time. Thinking of you,
Jolene Wallace
February 9, 2012
I extend my sympathies to the family. M hope you will dwell on fond memories of happy times together.
Jolene Wallace, Former Principal
Wilbur Wright MS
Harry Dardio
February 9, 2012
Dear Judy and Family,
I was so sorry to read of Larry's passing. I extend my sincerest symphathy to you & your family during this time.I saw him at the Linden Luncheon just last month. I have many great and fond memories of Larry. One of the funnest was back at Linden Avenue Baptist Church when they would hold Vacation Bible School, Larry and I would always be on the church van transporting kids and adults back and forth from church. Larry made the comment" Harry & Larry's Delivery Service"! There are too many things to mention, but they all will serve as fond memories for the future when we miss Larry, we can dwell on the great times, and most importantly, Larry is now in Heaven with Jesus, and one day we will all be together in Heaven with Jesus, praising God forever!
Your Friend,
Harry Dardio
Tom Swartz
February 9, 2012
Judy and Family,
So sorry to hear of Larrys passing. My thoughts of Beavercreek, Knollwood, and Woods Drive are still alive remembering all of the good times shared with Larry. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Linda Damewood
February 9, 2012
Dear Judy,
We are all so sorry for your loss.We will all miss Larry and his weekly visits. You and your family are in our prayers.
All of Us at Patriot Ridge Community
February 9, 2012
Judy, sorry to hear of Larry's passing. What a good person! With sincere sympathy...may he rest in peace. Love...Rose (Sams) Gray, Beavercreek classmate.
February 9, 2012
We have warm memories of times shared during our ten years at Dayton and Linden Avenue Baptist Church. You have been often in our thoughts and we send sympathy to you and the children, Judy. God bless you and give you peace. Love, Bert and Ida Mae Sweeney (Mesa, AZ)
February 9, 2012
Judy,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sheri Oldham
Brian Rank
February 9, 2012
Judy, Jeff , and Kristi,
Very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of all of us traveling together. I loved sitting on the igloo with the ac blasting on max listening to Larry as we drove all over the US. Just want to let you know we are thinking of you.
February 8, 2012
Dear Judy and family,
I was so sorry to be forwarded Larry's obituary today. I have such fond memories of Larry going back to the first or second grade forward at good ol' Beavercreek when it was just one building. Larry was one of my very favorite schoolmates. He was always friendly, kind and helpful.
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Joyce Taylor Collins
La Palma, CA
Shawn & Jami Dakin
February 8, 2012
Dear Jeff and family, we are sad to hear of your father's passing. I pray that you feel God's presence in this time of grief.
Sue Benner
February 8, 2012
Judy, Please know our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of Larry. He was one of a kind. One of the special people at Beavercreek during our school years. Jim and Sue(Snead) Benner
February 8, 2012
Judy,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I really loved seeing you, Larry and Rocky every Thursday at Patriot. He is a wonderful person and will be truly missed. God Bless,
Toni Pfenning
Troy Page
February 8, 2012
Jeff, Melanie, Emily, & Megan,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your many happy memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Troy, Kelli, Mason, and Carter
February 8, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Another good man gone. God bless and keep you all.
Sue Brown
February 8, 2012
Judy, Jeff and Christy we am very sorry to hear of your loss. We have a lot of happy memories of all of you. Have been and will continue to pray for you all. God bless you...Nancy and Alan Homewood
February 8, 2012
Dear Judy, My heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family. You are such a dear person to all of us at Black Stone. Vickie Flatter
Sue Kaufman
February 8, 2012
Dear Judy,
I remember your loving care for my mother, Daisy Liston, at Bethany and know Larry had a gentle and loving wife for his 47 years of marriage, so was very blessed. Larry was in our band at Beavercreek and we had some wonderful times. Stan and I are so sorry for your losss and you and your family are in our thoughts.
Stan and Sue (Liston) Kaufman
Janette Flynn
February 8, 2012
David and Kristi
I'm very sorry for your loss and my prayers will be with you and your family.
February 8, 2012
Judy,'
To your and your family we are truly sorry for your loss.
Nancy & Scott Hadley
Beavercreek, Ohio
Alice Ault
February 8, 2012
We are so thankful for our recent visit with you and Larry. He was just as I remembered, intelligent, delightful, witty and down to earth. With sincerest sympathy: Keith and Alice Ault
February 8, 2012
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I always sat behind Larry in High School and thought he was a terrific guy and great friend. Love, Barbara Bell Brunner
February 8, 2012
Judy
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was a memorable guy and will be missed by so many.
With love, Susan Ericksen Tarr
February 8, 2012
Dear Judy,
Dick and I are so sorry to hear of your loss of Larry. May the happy memories of your life together be a blessing to you. Love, your cousin Becky
Marti Cofield
February 8, 2012
Dear Judy and family,
Mace and I were so sorry to read about your loss. May God bless you and your family, giving you strength and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Dean Clark
February 8, 2012
Judy, Jeff & Family, Christy & Family, Sending heartfelt sympathy to you at this time of loss. I will never forget the time spent with Larry (especially Hilton Head vacation), he was special to be around. I feel blessed to have known him. Love, Dean Clark & Family
Kathy ODonnell
February 8, 2012
Jeff and Family:
I'm so so sorry. My prayers have begun and will continue.
Emma Jost
February 8, 2012
Judy,
Sending my sincerest sympathy at your loss. Larry was a wonderful friend.
Love, Emma Grassan Jost
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