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BAKE, Walter L. Bake, Walter L., age 77, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Middletown, August 24, 1930, the son of Roy and Hazel (Liming) Bake. Walt was a Farmer on Yankee Road most of his life, and he also operated the Holiday Christmas Tree farm for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, boating, anything having to do with the outside, and he enjoyed his trips to Lake Cumberland and to Naples, Florida. His wife, Carolyn, preceded him in death in 1995. Survivors include his daughter, Julie (David) Gideon of Walton, Kentucky; three sons, Tom (Susan) Bake of West Chester, Jim (Rosemary) Bake of Monroe, and Ted (Rhonda) Bake of Middletown; 7 grandchildren, Ashley, Amanda, Andrew, Alex, Kayla, Jacob, and Adam; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Bach and Eileen Keiser. Friends may call from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 14, officiated by Pastor J.B. Walters. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Visiting Angels, 8050 Beckett Center Drive, Suite 121, West Chester, OH 45069. Condolences may be sent to the family via our website, [email protected].
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Melvin Line
February 5, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Elizabeth Wolfe (Marxen)
January 25, 2008
Tom, Jimmy, Teddy and Julie -
My thoughts are prayers are with each of you. I can not say enough about how wonderful and kind your father was and how much he meant to so many people! He was always there for each of you growing up as kids and still there for you as adults. As my father and yours grew up together and our family grew up together with all of you, he was someone you could always count on. I will never forget all of our womderful memories and he will always be in my heart!
Love always,
Liz
Dottie Fall Metcalf
January 20, 2008
To the Bake Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Walter Lee's passing. He was a great friend to our family during the farming years his father and ours shared many good times and great stories. I know he will be missed by all. We are so sad to be losing all the friends our parents shared. Love to all of you from The Fall family - Dottie and David and spouses.
RuthAnn Warman
January 15, 2008
To all the Bake Family,
Walter was such a kind, funny and warm person who was so very proud of each and every one of his children and grandchildren. His presence and warmth will be missed by all those who's presence he graced throughout the years. Our deepest condolences go out to each of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
RuthAnn and Scott Warman
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Kimberly Doliboa
January 12, 2008
Dear Bake Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy
for your loss. Walter was the BEST
friend I ever had, and I thank you Walter for always being there!
There will always be a void and emptiness in our lives that only Walter could fill. But his love will always be eternal in our hearts!
Thank You Bake family for letting my family be a part of yours!
June Roller-Troutman
January 12, 2008
To the family of Walt,
I have known Walt since high school. He has always remained a kind and generous friend. Whenever we spoke on the phone, he was eager to share with me how much he enjoyed family times. He never chose to dwell on any problems he might have been experiencing.
I will always have only the best memories of Walt.
Vicki Dunavent
January 12, 2008
Julie and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I never got the opportunity to meet Walter, but I did enjoy knowing him through stories told. I know he will be greatly missed.
Anne D'Eloia
January 11, 2008
Dear Family,
So many years of memories filled with love, laughter and tears. You have always included me as a member. For that, I am forever grateful. To know Walt has been a gift. His physical absence will be terribly missed. However, his legacy and soul will live forever. A special thank you, Walt, for giving me the greatest friend ever. With Deepest Sympathy and Adoration! Love, Anne
Jeff & Kim Ellis
January 11, 2008
Tom, Jim, Ted & Julie,
We are so very sorry for your loss
Your Dad was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
With our deepest sympathy
Jeff & Kim
Travis & Danielle
Meredith, Brandon & Peighton
Rita Roberson
January 11, 2008
My sincere sympathy to all of you. I have such nice memories of Walter & Carolyn and the family,
Valerie Forsythe
January 11, 2008
The Bake Family,
I'm so blessed to meet a wonderful family, like you all are. Walt always talked alot about all of you. He was so proud of his children. I want to Thank you all for giving me the pleasure to be a part of Walt's life. I enjoyed being there,and helping him and supporting you all till Jesus welcomed him home.We all are going to miss Walt, But we all will see him and all of are loved ones again. Tom, I'm going to miss calling you at work and asking if I can talk to Tommy. Jim, I'm going to miss the door at the farm slamming in back of you. Ted, I'm going to miss the caring guy you are. Julie, I'm going to miss talking with you. You all take care and I will see and talk to you all again. You all are a AWESOME family. God Bless and take care.
Your Friend, Valerie
(Visiting Angels)
Marilyn & Don Smith
January 11, 2008
Dear Family of Walt:
Don and I send our deepest sympathy on your loss of Walt. I believe we met Teddy also one day while visiting Walt with Joan & JC. Marilyn is a cousin of Joan Adams and we met Walt through her. Jodie notified us this evening about Walt. He was such a nice guy and we are sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Marilyn & Don Smith
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