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Michael Baer Obituary
Dad's life began when he was born to Thomas Gerald Baer and Caryl Sue Goffeney on November 12, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana. He would be second in a lineup of five siblings.
As he got older, Dad left behind his shy boyhood and grew into his "larger than life" personality for which he would be recognized the rest of his life. He was known for his gift of public speaking, his ability to connect with others, his stellar taste in music and his love of His Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dad's relationship with Christ encouraged him to share his testimony through a church mission first to Rome, Italy and then to Spokane, Washington. While serving in the nearby town of Ellensburg, he met the future love of his life, Lori Lynn Hansen, and the two were married a few years later on July 8, 1981, in the Seattle Washington Temple.
Dad loved traveling, something that his final job as a corporate trainer for Franklin Covey enabled him to do. He traveled from Utah to England. From Dubai to Australia and everywhere in between. Wherever he went he never met a stranger.
In October 2013, Dad suffered a major health event that changed the course of his "larger than life" life. Since then, Dad has led a quieter, simpler life being cared for by his angelic eternal companion, our mom, Lori. Life for these past 11 years has been full of sacred memories, while building Legos, watching British dramas side by side in recliners with Mom, and spending time with his children and grandkids.
Dad is survived by his foxy (Dad's words) wife, Lori Baer, his children: Jamiin Baer Hales, Devin Baer (Brittni), Aubrey Smith (Cameron), and Kelsey Flores (Richard), his mother, Caryl Goffeney, his siblings: Kathy Crone (John), Denny Baer (Ilona), Mark Baer (Beth), and Aileen Baer. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren: Kyler Hales, Bridger Baer, Emmi Baer, Weston Baer, Charli Baer, Payton Smith, Bennett Smith, Baer Flores, Jack Flores, and Lily Flores. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Baer.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Matterhorn Chapel - 285 N. Matterhorn Dr. Alpine, UT 84004. If you would like to donate flowers please contact Warenski Funeral Home: 801.763.5000 or www.warenski.com.
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Jay Nielsen
September 6, 2024
Right after he was baptized, we got to the top of the steps of the faunt out of sight of others and instinctively hugged each other, then we realized we were teenage guys, and abruptly stopped the hug.
Jay Nielsen
September 6, 2024
Mike and I met 11th grade at Mishawaka High School in Indiana. We had a math class and a computer class together. We were the smart guys in our math class and our teacher Louie Schoer set up a computer class and transferred about 8 people into that class. One day at the end of class, Louie Schoer talked to me at the door and said, so you're a Mormon? I answered 'Yes', then he asked me if I believe "all that stuff". I answered 'Yes'. He said "even the Book of Mormon"? I answered 'Yes'. Mike and I were friendly and joking a little in class, but he was a witness to that questioning by our teacher. From that point on, Mike sought me out, and we changed from acquaintances to friends. Mike was taught the missionary lessons in our home, and our forward thinking bishop had me baptize and ordain Mike. We lost contact with each other within a few years, but were able to reconnect shortly after they moved from Oregon to Alpine Utah. Mike and I are eternal buddies.
Bryn Braithwaite
September 4, 2024
My favorite memory of Mike is when he extended a calling to me in the kitchen of the church. I expressed that I was feeling tired and frustrated as a young mom to 5 kids and told him my spiritual reservoir was low. He just looked at me and said, "well what are you doing to fill your reservoir?" It was an aha moment that I needed to stop depending on others to fill my reservoir and instead work on filling it myself. I worked on and strengthened my relationship with my Savior because he knew the right question to ask. I loved how he loved his wife and his kids.
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Lon Pyper
September 4, 2024
Michael "T" Baer was my favorite companion on my Mission. He was a great motivator and teacher. He taught me many things. We also ended up rooming together at BYU and spending a lot of time together. He was so much fun to be with and was my best man at my wedding! I loved him so much!
Rabecca Cisneros
September 4, 2024
Him stopping along the road out of the blue to help unpack our moving truck. No one asked. He just saw and need and jumped right in. Such an example to me.
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