Elwin Leroy Baldwin

ELWIN LEROY BALDWIN APR 9, 1926 - APR 27, 2011 Elwin passed away Wednesday morning after a big breakfast and visiting with friends and staff at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital. He was smiling and in good spirits as he was happy to be ''home'' after another brief hospital stay. Elwin was a loving uncle, brother and son. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Claude and Hannah Marie Baldwin, his brothers Loren and Edgar Baldwin, and his niece Carolyn Baldwin. He is survived by his nephews Bruce (Sharon) Baldwin, Ron (Alice) Baldwin, Bob (Ellen) Baldwin and his sister-in-law Elaine Baldwin, five nephews, three nieces, one great nephew and one great niece. Elwin was born and raised in Hughson, CA. He was an army veteran, where he served four years as a military administrative specialist. He attended colleges to obtain his degree and become an elementary school teacher which spanned nearly 30 years. His teaching career began in Empire, and he later moved to Santa Cruz. He continued his teaching career in Aptos until his retirement in 1981. At that time Elwin returned to his home town of Hughson, to live on the almond ranch that he had purchased years earlier. Elwin was an avid reader and enjoyed learning about many different things. Even though he drove a very modest car, he loved to learn of the newest technologies available in the automotive field. He could tell you specs and the latest information regarding the latest cars being rolled off the assembly line. He would chuckle regarding the experts'' opinions of the new cars and couldn't believe how expensive they were. Elwin also had a love for the Asian culture and arts. He very much appreciated the beauty of the orient. He was able to travel earlier in his life, to visit many of these places that he loved so much. He was devoted to many charities, especially the Salvation Army, Gospel Mission, American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association. A grave site service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson, CA. Elwin lived a simple, quiet life with a motto of Live your life - Enjoy yourself and go have a burger'' . His quirky smile and sense of humor will be truly missed. Elwin spoke of the saving and forgiving grace of our Lord on many occasions. He was ready to begin his journey with Jesus, after one more breakfast. www.modbee.com/obituaries www.lakewoodhughson.com