Malcolm L. Baker

1948 - 2016

Malcolm L. Baker obituary, 1948-2016, Houston, TX

Malcolm L. Baker

1948 - 2016

BORN

1948

DIED

2016

Malcolm Baker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2016.
Malcolm Lee Baker, 68, died at home September 16th of 2016 surrounded by his family after an extended illness.

He graduated with a BS and MBA from the University of Houston and held certifications as a Public Accountant and Project Management Professional. Initially employed by Deloitte Haskins and Sells, he eventually specialized in Information Technology Project Management working as a consultant and independent contractor for SWN of Houston, Exco Resources Inc. of Dallas, Williams Energy Services Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Citation Oil and Gas Inc. of Houston among others. Active in his consulting, Malcolm served on the Boards of Spaulding for Children, a United Way Organization, and the Cy-Fair Sports Association where he was responsible for developing what today is known as the Queenston Sports Complex.

He was a member of Windwood Presbyterian Church.

Malcolm is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Doris Baker and his wife of 40 years, Vickie McLain Baker. Surviving family members include brothers Mr. Milton Baker of Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Ronald Baker of Ft. Collins, Colorado, and sister Dr. Janet Craig of Greenville, South Carolina along with their spouses. He leaves four children, Christa Baker Stilwell, Michael Lundy, Daniel and David Baker, two grandsons, Alex Striz and Nicholas Lee Baker, and two granddaughters, Hannah Stilwell and Andie Rae Stilwell. In addition, he leaves behind a number of nieces and nephews, and numerous extended family members and friends who will miss his candidness, sense of humor, passionate conversations, family activities and vacations and loving nature.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Please visit: https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers/donate

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September 21, 2016

Monty Mumford posted to the memorial.

September 21, 2016

Daniel Kint posted to the memorial.

September 20, 2016

Ellen M. Garcia posted to the memorial.

Monty Mumford

September 21, 2016

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Malcolm at Southwestern. His friendship and humor will be missed.

My sincere condolences to the family.

Daniel Kint

September 21, 2016

Our sincere condolences with the loss of your beloved Father.
From your neighbors Christine & Daniel Kint.

Ellen M. Garcia

September 20, 2016

I have fond memories of Malcolm Baker and Vicky at family gatherings and pool side. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with his children and extended family. May God comfort each of you during this loss.

September 20, 2016

My condolences to the Baker family and friends. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this time. Rom 15:4

September 20, 2016

My thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. Ps. 9:9,10

Susie Ploetz Dudley

September 19, 2016

Very sorry to hear of Malcolm's passing. Wishing you all peace in this difficult time.

Karen and Joe Greenberg

September 19, 2016

May the Lord hold you gently in his hand and give you everlasting peace, Malcolm. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, old friend.

Reta Spradlin

September 18, 2016

Dan, Mallory and the entire family- you all are in my thoughts and prayers!!! Your daddy is whole again with your mom and the rest of his family! I pray God gives you peace and strength in the days to come!

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