Anthony (Tony) Emerson Baze

Tony was born in Sunnyside Wa to Emerson and Viola Baze. He graduated from Sunnyside High School class of 1966. He began his career as a jockey at age 16 winning the first race he ever rode at Yakima Meadows. After graduation he followed the race track circuit from Longacres on down to northern California working in some capacity with the race horse industry finally settling in the San Mateo, Ca area and retiring from Golden Gate Fields 2024 as Field Maintenance Supervisor in the jocks room. Tony married Linda Ward in 1967. They were legally married for 58 years. Tony is survived by his wife Linda, 2 sons Kyle Anthony (Tamara) and Zane Emerson (Sandi) 6 grandchildren and 2 sisters Tessa Glidden (Eugene) and Reggie Bonny. He was preceded in death by his parents and step mom.

There will be a Memorial Race in his honor on June 22nd at Emerald Downs Race Track in Auburn Wa.