David Baker
June 28, 2015
David “Red” Baker
Des Moines
David “Red” Baker, 85, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Des Moines. He was born August 4, 1929 in Bloomfield, IA and is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eva Baker and sister, Christine and her husband, I.O. Weede.
David was employed by Solar Aircraft in Des Moines and retired from the City of Des Moines Parks Department where he worked as an equipment operator. He enjoyed many years of camping and motorcycling and spent retirement years wintering in Florida.
David leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Helen; son, Dan (Sherry); grandsons, Daniel (Jodi) and Jeremy (Stacie); great-grandchildren, Mekhail, Trinity, Joslynn, Delaney, Emersynn, Ryan, Jordan, and Jake; and nieces, Kathy, Diana, and Jane. Also left behind is his little dachshund, Missy.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In remembrance of David, memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Ellen Pratt-Stanley
07/02/2015
So sorry, to hear about Red's passing. Keeping all of the Bakers in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.
Marja Kieliger
07/01/2015
Dan and Sherry, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was blessed with a wonderful son and his family. Take care and thinking of you.
Marja Kieliger
Bob Dillard
07/01/2015
Dan,
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Anything I can do please let me know.
Bob
Conny Brown
06/30/2015
We are so sorry for your loss. David was such a nice man. Keeping all of you close in our hearts and prayers.
Conny Brown, and the Barber shop gang