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1927
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Charles Baker Obituary
He was born June 28, 1927, in Hays to Charles H. and Eva Mae (Harmon) Baker. On Dec. 29, 1949, he married Caroline E. Bieker in Hays and she preceded him in death on Sept. 1, 2000. Charles was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newton. He had a passion for horses and enjoyed trail riding. One of his favorite trail rides was from New Mexico to Canada though the various western states. He was a member of the South Central and Heartland Trail Rider's Association. Charles looked forward to spending time with his loving family and many friends.
He is survived by his sons: Charles P. "Chuck" Baker of Kansas City, Missouri, Michael Baker of Wichita, and Paul Baker of Newton. He is also survived by his siblings: William "Bill" and Hazel Baker of Upton, Wyoming; Betty Jean Baker-Bunker Greeley, Colorado; Joann Baker Koerner of Hays; David and Marianne Baker of Hendersonville, North Carolina; and Thomas "Tom" and Maria Baker Herriman of Utah; He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, wife, stepmother Henrietta Westhusin Baker; brothers in law Ed Bunker and Herb "Dutch" Koerner, and infant daughter Mary Baker.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday (March 2, 2017) at St. Mary's Catholic Church with The Reverend Nicholas Voelker presiding. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at Petersen Funeral Home with a Recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends following the Rosary. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Newton.
Memorials are suggested to the Blue Sky Equestrian Therapy Program 8830 S. Hydraulic Haysville, KS 67060.
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Harry Simpson
February 28, 2017
A cowboy's prayer......
I've been a long time coming, Lord,
But now, I'm riding in.
I see those gates just shining,
Where no pain is felt within.
I heard the angels singing, Lord,
When they came to escort me.
They let me ride my favorite horse
On in to eternity.
I'm thankful for my days on earth,
And my friends & family there below.
They knew quite well my time had come,
But they grieved to see me go.
I ask that you give them comfort, Lord,
For I'm in a better place.
Please let them know that I rest in peace,
Thanks to your matchless grace.
Please let them know that I love them, Lord,
And all fear has been put aside.
I will wait for a grand reunion,
When they, too, cross the Great Divide.
My deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Charles... Precious memories... How they linger...
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