Michael D. Baker
January 24, 2014
Michael D. Baker, 49, of Des Moines, left us far too soon on January 24, 2014. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1001 S. James St. in Grimes, IA.
Mike loved sports, but nothing would surpass his passion for his family. They were his pride, his joy, his soul, his reason for being. To his wife, children and grandchildren, he is remembered for his love, devotion and easy laugh. To his siblings, he is remembered as the mischievous little brother and an accident waiting to happen. To all he was the rock, the family core.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah; his children, Kyle (Brynn), Holli and Cole; grandsons, Jaedyn, Jaxyn and Behr; siblings, Gail, Kelly Loftus, and Jack; nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends who were fortunate enough to enter his orbit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Donna Baker.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Roderic Sanders
01/28/2014
may God bring comfort to Mike's family at this very difficult time.
Pat Underwood
01/28/2014
My sympathies to all members of the Baker family and especially to my former co-worker Gail, whose brother's love of life, family and sports shines brightly through the smiling picture of Michael that was posted.
Dee Hammen ~ Nationwide Insurance
01/28/2014
Baker Family~ My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I got the pleasure to work w/ "Baker" in the claims dept. Baker was a great guy with a big heart and even bigger smile. He was a great story-teller and loved to have fun. He loved to show pics of grandkids and to talk about what Cole was up to. Cole- please know that he had such respect and admiration for you. Continue with your dreams, your dad will be watching you. He is so proud of you! I am so honored to have met and worked with Baker. He will be greatly missed.
Deb Rivera
01/28/2014
Kelly, So sorry for your loss. I know you have great memories in your heart, when I read about your brother here.Take care! Deb
Dave Wolf- Nationwide Insurance
01/28/2014
My deepest sympathy to the Baker family. I knew Mike as a respected leader at Nationwide. He will be sorely missed by many. God give you the strength to cope in this difficult time.
Bill Prange and the Saylorville Officials Assn
01/28/2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mike touched many kids during his time on the field/court, mine included! We lost a great official and an even better man!
Melissa Maass
01/28/2014
My thoughts and prayers to the family...I'm so sorry for your loss...It was too soon for Mike to leave us..He will always be remembered to me as a great leader and manager whom I had the pleasure to work with while I was at Nationwide. We will miss you deeply!!
Karen Shepherd - Appleton, WI
01/28/2014
To the Baker Family; I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great man and I am so happy I had a chance to know him and work with him. I feel blessed that I got to see him on my last trip to Des Moines. As coworkers, one thing we all knew for sure is how much Mike loved his family. You all mean the world to him and my thoughts are with you during this time. He will be greatly missed.
Jay Kepperling-Louisville KY
01/28/2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Baker family. While from a distance, I feel very fortunate to work with Mike. He will be missed.
Emily Thompson-Hopson
01/28/2014
Gail, I can not image the sorrow you are feeling for the loss of your brother. You and your family will be in our prayers... God Bless.
Tim Merrill
01/28/2014
My son Cooper played PG baseball with Cole. At the games I got the opportunity to hang out and watch baseball with Mike. 2 things were very evident. His love for sports and above all, his love for his family. To see the pride Mike had when he watched Cole was touching and what any kid would want from his father. My sympathy and prayers go out to you all.
Kathy Grimes
01/28/2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I"m at a loss for words. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. Mike was a great husband, dad, friend, and overall person.
Dale Amiot
01/28/2014
To the Baker family; My deepest sympathy to you at this very difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about Mike.Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Garris
01/28/2014
Mike was a true professional and will be missed. His positive impact will be felt by all who knew him for years to come. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.
Mike Fay
01/28/2014
I had the pleasure to work the DCG basketball scorers table with Mike for the last 5 years. My lasting memory will be how proud he was of his kids and grandkids. Not a game went by when he didn't share a story about Cole's wrestling success, Holli's softball activities, or what Kyle and the grandkids were doing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.