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Dewey Baker Obituary
Born in Big Spring, Texas, in 1944, Dewey grew up in Phoenix, attended Murphy Elementary School and Carl Hayden High School, played basketball, baseball, and football, and made many life-long friends. He loved sports, and as an adult, he played soccer and spent 10 years coaching his son's soccer team.
For over 55 years, he was a fixture in the community as the owner of Bill's Radiator Shop in Phoenix, AZ. He also facilitated manufacturing equipment sales, helping others in his industry start, improve, or decommission shops and plants around the world.
Good-natured and a coach and mentor to many, he could connect with anyone by asking a question or making a joke. He never met a stranger and was never too busy to lend an ear, extend a helping hand, or explain how something worked. He will be deeply missed.
Dewey is survived by his children Lisa and Darren, their mother, Donna, granddaughter Natalie, son-in-law Shane, sisters Karen and Dana, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Scotte, and mother, Lois.
Services will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM at The Well Church at 4102 W Greenway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85053. Interment will follow at West Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301.
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Ann Blackman
April 29, 2025
I was so so sad to hear of Dewey's passing. He coached my son, Sean, in soccer for many years and I will always remember him picking up the boys to take them to soccer practice and out for pizza afterward when we working parents couldn't do it. He was a gentle, sweet, wonderful man and the world is sadder without him in it. Rest in peace dear Dewey.
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Rene Cobos
April 28, 2025
Dewey was a special guy and a very good friend, We knew each other since second grade murphy school. We played Little League Baseball basketball football.You name was a lot of fun and a great guy. I'm glad I had the opportunity to have lunch with them. Just 4 days before they passed. It is now very special to me. That I had the opportunity and I said something very personal to him about having friends to the eternities, just like family. He squeezed my hand. And you said I hope so Rene', and I assure them that we will be. I know because of his righteous life he choose to live, and the way he treated everyone, both business and personal. May the Lord bless him and keep him in his Kingdom
Claudia Lantry
April 28, 2025
Dewey will be forever in my heart, a beautiful human being. I miss his calls, his humor and his loving spirit. Rest well dear Dewey.
JoAn & Hank Salcido
April 26, 2025
We would take our vehicles to Dewey every time there was a problem. He was a fair mechanic and always showed us what the problem was and what needed to be fixed. He was just a sweet kind man and so easy to talk to. He will be missed. RIP Dewey Baker.
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Cheri Gibson
April 26, 2025
Bill was a huge part of mine and David´s lives. He was our best man in our wedding not too many days of go by that him and David didn´t talk. We truly loved him and we miss him so much. He was definitely a father figure for David after David lost his father many years ago. Rest in peace Dewey Baker Bill.
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