Eberle Alexander "Eb" Baldwin

1926 - 2011

Eberle Alexander Baldwin of Bartlesville, OK went home to the Lord on June 8, 2011. He was 85 years old.
Eb was born in Columbus, KS on March 5, 1926, to Charles and Gladys Baldwin. He married Ruth M. Sager, his sister Sue's best friend and the love of his life on July 27, 1946. The ceremony was conducted via proxy while Eb was serving with the U.S. Army Infantry in Germany. Ruth joined him in December and they wed again - this time in person. He loved to tease that with two weddings, they had celebrated 128 anniversaries during their 64 years together!
Back in the states, Eb and Ruth lived in California while he studied accounting at San Diego State College. He completed his accounting degree from Seattle after being recalled to serve in the Korean conflict. Eb then studied law at Washburn University and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1955. Eb accepted a position with Phillips Petroleum Company and the family of five moved to Bartlesville. Eb worked for Phillips for 30 years as a tax counsel and assistant general tax officer. He retired in 1985.
The treasure of memories Eb left to his family and friends is overwhelming. With boundless creativity and resourcefulness his grandchildren recall that he could build, fix or clean anything. He was always available to play a game or go for ice cream. Of course, his own homemade chocolate malt was supreme.
Eb is survived by his wife Ruth, and his sister Sue Campbell of Santee, CA. He is also survived by his three children: Gary and his wife Judi of Chewelah, WA; Richard and his wife Candice of Lee's Summit, MO; and Janis Blades and her husband Barry of Wichita, KS. Eb is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren (with two more on the way).

A memorial service will be held at East Cross United Methodist Church chapel in Bartlesville on Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to "Focus on the Family" (1-800-A-FAMILY) would be appreciated.