Lawrence Edgar Baker, 64, of Irving, died Monday, August 1, 2005 at Baylor Medical Center at Irving. Born October 21, 1940 in Norfolk, Virginia to Wallace Edgar and Eleanor Rose Baker, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. A 1958 graduate of St. Stephen’s High School in Alexandria, Virginia, he received degrees from the University of Texas at El Paso and Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Lawrence recently retired as Director of Health and Environmental Services for the City of Irving. He was a member of Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church in Irving and the Knights of Columbus. He was active in the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and other professional organizations, Toastmasters of Irving, and Kairos Prison Ministry. Survivors include his wife, Ginger Baker; son, Nathan Edgar Baker and fiancé, Christine Perrotta of Kansas City, MO; sister, Donna Hamilton of Virginia; and nephew, James Hamilton of San Francisco. Visitation 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday with the Rosary to be said at 7:30 p.m. at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church. Rev. Msgr. Jerome Duesman, Celebrant. Interment will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9th at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pecos Benedictine Abbey in Pecos, NM or to the American Cancer Society or charity of donor’s choice.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Aug. 2, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Baker

20 Entries

Mike Lemons

August 8, 2005

DEAR BAKER FAMILY,

I JUST WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. LAWRENCE HAS BEEN A TRUE BLESSING TO ME, I WORKED WITH LAWRENCE ON THE FIRST FAMILY TABLE I WORKED ON KAIROS. LAWRENCE HAD A BIG HEART FOR EVERYONE. HE ALWAYS TALKED ALOT ABOUT HIS FAMILY. GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL WITH HIM, AND HE SURE GOT THE CREAM OF THE CROP. JUST REMEMBER YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS, THAT GOD WILL HELP YOU ALL THROUGH THESE ROUGH TIMES.

YOUR BROTHER IN CHRIST, MIKE LEMONS

Larry Rogers

August 8, 2005

Ginger, Nathan, family and friends. You are all in my prayers as we remember this wonderful husband, father, friend and Christian brother. We have laughed and cried and sang together as we basked in God's Grace during many Kairos events, and I will miss sharing these joys with him in the future. We rejoice, however, in these wonderful memories of his life here on earth and look forward to seeing him again in the life hereafter.

Tamera Koeder Macias

August 7, 2005

Lawrence had a kind and understanding heart. I enjoyed working on Kairos teams with him. His presence will be missed by many. My sympathy to his family.

Mary E. Ochs

August 7, 2005

Larry Baker was one of my favorite friends at Kairos. He was always a gentle and calming person. He truly cared about people and saw the tender side of everyone. I'm sure God has a special place for Larry in heaven. I will miss his wonderful spirit. My sincere sympathy to the family of Larry. God Bless you.

Steve Ochs

August 7, 2005

Lawrence and I worked on a number of Kairos teams together, and it was always a pleasure to have him there. He was a man of God, following the command of Jesus. I will miss him.

Helena Martichuski-Clements

August 7, 2005

To the entire Baker Family. So very sorry to lose Larry. We were friends by back when he attended St. Marks and before he and Ginger were married. He was so warm and loving to everyone and he will be missed. I was out of town and just returned, so I missed the funeral and for that I'm so sorry. Ginger and Nathan, I send my love and prayers to you and yours. Helena

James Hamilton

August 6, 2005

My best wishes to Ginger and Nathan. I know Larry is in a better place and probably smiling at all the people sharing their love for him and his family. I will always remember how he sat by my mother diligently while she was in the hospital and will always be greatful for it.

Donna Hamilton

August 6, 2005

My condolences to Ginger and Nathan in the passing of my brother Lawrence. He was a wonderful husband, a good father, and a good brother and uncle. Jimmy and I will miss him very much. I will remember Larry always being there for me and our mom. He will be very missed. God be with the family.

Michelle Smith

August 5, 2005

My condolences go out to Ginger and Nathan in the passing of Larry. He was a very kind gentleman.

Mary Baker is an aunt by marriage to Larry. Mary would like to express her condolences to the family also in his passing.

I am a cousin to Larry Baker and Donna Hamilton.

Bob Diggs

August 5, 2005

I was honored to serve next to Lawrence in the Kairos Prison Ministry. His dedication to God's service will be sorely missed. I will miss his quiet humor and faithfulness. My heartfelt condolences to his entire family.

Fran Witte

August 5, 2005

I worked with Mr. Baker for 14 years with the city of Irving in his department-Public Health and Environmental Services. I will always remember him as a person of high integrity and loyalty, expecting the same of his staff. He was a wonderful person and boss and will be greatly missed.

Steve Levy

August 5, 2005

I have had the pleasure of being Lawrence's dentist for the last 20 years. He was as fine a gentleman as I have known. My staff and I offer sincere condolences to his loving wife Ginger. We will all miss him dearly.

Doug Janeway

August 4, 2005

I was saddened to hear of Lawrence's passing. We worked together for many years at the City of Irving and I'll remember Lawrence as an upstanding and honorable person. I know that he was dedicated to his work and always had the best interest of the City of Irving in mind.

The Rev. Jerry Morriss

August 4, 2005

I have known Lawence for nearly 10 years and have had the priviledge of working with him on a number of Kairos Prison weekends. Lawrence was a quiet man who did whatever he was asked in a loving and caring way. He will be missed by many who have known and worked with him through the years.

Connie Smith

August 4, 2005

I worked with Lawrence for many years in the Kairos Prison Ministry. He was a wonderful man and was always ready to do what ever was asked of him. I always enjoyed listening to him play his harmonica. He was a true servant of God. My deepest sympathy to your family.

God bless you,

Gene Wingo

August 4, 2005

I've known Lawrence for a number of years through Kairos. He was a wonderful man and a great Christain example. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Sylvia Gordon

August 4, 2005

I'm so sorry to read of Larry's passing. We met about 23 years ago before I moved to CO and two things stand out in my mind to this day, his kindness and his love for Nathan. His eyes would sparkle when he was talking about his son.

Pat Hrabal

August 4, 2005

I did not know Larry personally, but teaching with Ginger over the years let me know that he was a really special person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home

August 4, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Joan Freeman

August 3, 2005

I am a friend of Lawrence's sister Donna. I have know him a long time and he is a wonderful man. He was extremely thoughtful when his sister had open heart surgery. My sympathy to his family. God be with you all

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