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1963
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David Baker Obituary
Holt - David, at the age of 56 passed away Friday evening August 23, 2019 as a result of a biking accident.
Over the past 10 to 12 years, David found much enjoyment in bike riding. He participated in several bike tours such as the Dalmac, Coast to Coast Challenge and the M22. He frequently met up with several local biking groups and rode country routes with them.
David worked most of his 30-year career for the State of Michigan, Department of Education as a computer programmer. He loved to analyze data.
David enjoyed spending time at both family cottages, kayaking, relaxing and playing cards with his family.
David was very involved in coaching and helping out with the sports teams his children participated in from preschool, Delhi parks and recs to Holt Junior Rams to the travel soccer teams. He loved watching his kids doing the things they loved!
David is survived by his wife, Karrie; son, Jeffrey (Jessica Keely) of St. Paul, MN; daughter, Jessica (Craig Mutzman) of New York, NY and mother, Patricia Baker; brothers, Jon (Pamela) and Tom (Doreen); sister-in-law, Debbie (Ken) Cary. David is preceded in death by his father, Arthur W. Baker; father and mother-in-law, William and Patricia Haynes.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Delta Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, with Rev. Wendy Pratt officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel and Wednesday from 10 am until service time at the church. Donations can be made to Tri-County Bicycle Association (www.biketcba.org) in memory of David. Friends may visit the guest book at www.palmerbush.com.
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Quentin Reader
September 1, 2019
I was so sorry to hear about David's accident. My heart goes out to all of David's family and friends.
JKJ
August 30, 2019
Dang...you will be greatly missed...you definitely were an memorable & positively impactful person...thoughts to family & friends, so glad I met David Baker in my lifetime.
August 29, 2019
So appreciative that the Baker's were in my life. David was a dear friend, he will be missed. Thinking of the family at this time.
-Rick and Lori Wright
Steve and Bev Schouten
August 28, 2019
So sorry to hear about David. Thinking of you during this difficult time. You and your family are in Steve and my prayers. He was a great person to have known, and a lot of fun memories during the girls school year.
Pam and Dale Mead
August 28, 2019
To all of our Baker family- We love you. We have so many wonderful memories of our times together. David will be so missed for the rest of our lives. We surround you with our prayers and love and when you are ready we will be there with you to take your first steps forward.
Manoj Gangal
August 27, 2019
David - you will be missed.
I have known you only for 6-8 months but we struck a chord when doing the ICE audits for CEPI. You had a wonderful can do attitude. Your genuine and no nonsense personality was great and it was a delight having had worked together for the brief period. God had a different plan for you.
May the Lord provide Karrie, the children and family the strength to tide over this difficult time. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Am glad I had the opportunity to work with Dave.
Kris Gaumer
August 27, 2019
I am so, so, so sorry to hear about David. As a fellow cyclist and TCBA member, this tragic event brings such sorrow. Please know that you and your family are in my heart and thoughts. Remember the happiness that cycling brought him, as it brings to all of us when we ride.
Wendy Henderson
August 27, 2019
I have so many wonderful memories of Dave from being in youth group together at Delta Presbyterian and in band together at Waverly High School. Karrie, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Scott & Patty Hanson
August 27, 2019
Karrie, May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Bob & Kay Dunn
August 27, 2019
Karrie, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy Holland
August 27, 2019
Jon, So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers
Kim Kovalchick
August 27, 2019
Dear Family,
I was so sorry and sad to hear about Dave. He greatly helped our team on a project in School Health and Safety that still makes a huge impact in communities and schools today. He was a breath of fresh air for our team and we will always remember the stories of how proud he is of his kids and wife! Take care and know we are thinking of you all.
William Rowan
August 27, 2019
Dave was such a wonderful character. We will all miss him here at MDE and CEPI. Our hearts go out to his family.
Jeremiah & Tressa Hodshire
August 26, 2019
Jon & Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these most difficult times of your loss. Our prayer will be that God gives you the strength for the days that are ahead.
Patrick Meuche
August 26, 2019
I always enjoyed the conversations I had with Dave. He was very kind and caring. We will be praying for Karrie and the family. I am very thankful I had the opportunity to know Dave.
Cynthias and Bruce Everett
August 26, 2019
We have good memories from spring break trips when our kids were much younger. So sorry for your loss. Dave, Rest In Peace.
Dan Klocke
August 26, 2019
I am really sorry to hear of David's loss. He sounds like a loving and caring family that I only know the works of through working with his son Jeff. My prayers go out to your family.
Jill Kroll
August 26, 2019
I always enjoyed working with Dave and will miss him. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Anthony Meschke
August 26, 2019
I can tell he is a great man since I know he raised a great man. I work with Jeff and am deeply sorry for everyone's loss. I will be praying for the family and friends.
Mark/Cindy Ackerson
August 26, 2019
We express our deepest sympathy during this tragic time. Dave was truly a standup guy, always willing to help others without expecting anything in turn. Dave was always selfless in donating his time and energy. Dave would often stop by to chit-chat with us to catch up on how our families were doing. We will truly miss that time together. The last couple of years were able to visit Dave and Karrie at the cottage along with some special friends and Dave made sure we all had a great time. Dave had a positive influence on so many of us and for that we are all very grateful. Thank You Dave you will truly be missed.
Jan Miller-Cory
August 26, 2019
I am so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a wonderful co-worker, and an all-around great person. Prayers for Dave and his family during this time.
Jeff and Leanne Barnes
August 26, 2019
So very sorry to hear the news about David. The Baker family has lost a loving husband, son and brother and many others have lost a great friend.
Nancy Kapp
August 26, 2019
Karrie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Kapp
Hospice of Lansing (& your cousin)
Todd and Susan Sharp
August 26, 2019
Dear Karrie, Jessica and Jeff,
What wonderful memories we have of our friendship that began with two little girls playing soccer! During this very sad time and in the days ahead, you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Fawn
August 26, 2019
Numb and sad. Much respect for him professionally and personally. Dave was such a big personality and I will miss him very much.
August 26, 2019
Karrie, I am so, so sorry to hear about David's accident. Thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Mary Pulford
Annette Ernst (Miller)
August 25, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My deepest condolences
Mark Majeske
August 25, 2019
Unbelievable. I am at a lost for words. David was full of life and someone that was a leader and a friend. My heart goes out to the Baker family. I am very sad to hear this news.
Bob & Kathy Brown
August 25, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about Dave. He was such an outgoing & friendly person. We enjoyed talking with him at all the soccer games/tournaments when Jessica & Megan played for the "Fire" and then when they played against each other in college. He was always so supportive to all the girls. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Karol Hufnagel
August 25, 2019
I will never forget how Dave and Jon enjoyed their time together riding Dalmac and spending time at the cottage, fishing, eating, etc.......Every Dalmac Dave will be riding with us...
You'll always be in our hearts Dave! So happy to have met you! We keep your family in our prayers!
Roger Tebeau
August 25, 2019
I enjoyed your many post of your adventures. My heart goes out to your family. Ride on my friend
Ellen Morrison
August 25, 2019
I am truly sorry for your loss. Praying that you find peace and God's grace.
Rick and Lori Wright
August 25, 2019
Thinking of family
Judy Peterson
August 25, 2019
So sorry to hear about David. I knew him through Jon and Nancy. I know he was a loving, caring, giving man. My heart goes out to you his family. Holding his memory in your hearts will help through this sad time. ❤
Pennie Gammage
August 25, 2019
Dave was a wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss. I was very fortunate to work with him. He was kind, thoughtful, and helped me so much over the years. God bless you all.
Karol Hufnagel
August 25, 2019
May your kind soul shine bright in all who knew and loved you Dave!
Jane Meddaugh
August 25, 2019
Karrie, Jeffrey, Jessica, Pat, John and Tom, I know how devastating it is to lose David, your husband, Dad, Son and Brother. My heart aches for you. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My sympathies, condolence and prayers.
I am TOTALLY devastated losing my David. He was one of my kids. I was his Ma. From 1975-1980 the Delta Presbyterian Church Youth Group was our family. Ron was Pa, I was Ma. David was one of our favorite kids. It was the tightest group of young people from both GL and Waverly brought together through the new inspiring church called Delta. They were all really good young people. Not a naughty one in the bunch. David was one of the most outgoing, friendly, loving and helpful. On any given week day we would have kids at our house for a couple hours, on weekends until midnight. But it was OK because their parents knew they were with us. David was one we could always expect to be there, he was in the inner circle.
We met up with David and Pat last winter for lunch in Punta Gorda. He never quit talking, about his kids, his new job, his kids again, biking. Pat interjected, David likes to talk. But he was so proud of his kids. He loved his family.
David was loved by so many. Every life he touched was better off for knowing him. Many of his friendships remained from that church group, Many friendships spanned over forty years. He was a committed friend. He will be missed. Pat Baker, thanks for sharing your boy.
Jane (Ma) Meddaugh
Karol Hufnagel
August 25, 2019
What a pleasant man! You are forever with us Dave! Each time we return for the Dalmac you will be right there with the gang! You've meant the world to Jon and Nancy for so many years and have given them so many memories between your families! We keep you in our hearts...God bless you and your family.
Francie Clemens-Jones
August 25, 2019
Please accept my condolences.
August 25, 2019
Karrie, Jeff, and Jessica,
Words cannot express the sorrow in our hearts. We will miss Daves bigger then life smile and the way he made you feel every time you spoke to him. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time. Dave will be truly missed by all that knew him. Prayers to all...
Dan and SHARI Ebidon
Patrick
August 25, 2019
I've written. erased. rewritten. only to erase again. as I struggle to gather the right words to tell you how much our work and personal relationship has meant to me over the nearly 14 years since I started at the State supporting education, and in turn you. a relationship that will be irreplaceable. you taught me a lot along the way. what was once a young green 25 year old fresh out of college, has a lot to thank you for why I am where I am today. just as we were discussing over the last couple years as you were nearing retirement and how I refused to accept it. not only because of your profound ability as a DBA not easily replaced, but the wonderful off topic laughs and conversations we shared along the journey. not to mention the numerous friendly MSU/UM jabs that were often exchanged during football and basketball seasons. now I sit here only wishing to be able to replace this moment, with that joyous retirement party. I'll miss you dear friend.
Karen Leech (Pepper)
August 25, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So very sorry for your loss.
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