Jack Vernon Baker
April 11, 2019
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Jack Vernon Baker
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Jack Baker, 56, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Jack was born the son of Jack and Donna Baker on November 28, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Jack worked as a dialysis technician for the University of Iowa Hospital, the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City and most recently at DeVita. He was an avid Cubs fan and had a passion for the outdoors; he especially enjoyed fishing. Anyone who knew Jack knew of his love for chili peppers and would always say: “The hotter the better”! Above everything, he treasured time spent with his kids and grandkids.
He is survived by his loving children, Josh Baker (Heidi Martin), Jessica Baker (Daniel Sullivan), Elizabeth Baker and Sophia Baker; grandchildren, Eleanor, Beau Buck, Josephine, Cecilia and Dominic; sisters, Gail Baker and Kelly Loftus; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents and brother Michael Baker.
Celebration of Jack’s life will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Moose Lodge, 2515 Wedgewood Rd., Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Jack.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mark Wilderman
06/25/2019
My condolence to all the family and friends who knew and loved Jack Baker. He's with the Good Lord now and will be forever. All we have left are the many fond memories of "the Bake" He was a Dandy!
Also... A shout-out to Diane Johnson for sharing her story about her brother's sleepover. If I'd have heard that one before now, I would have reminded Jack (of his show of strength) weekly from the 3rd grade on! Thank you DJ!
Kim Sloan Wells
04/25/2019
Oh my dear Gail~ I am disheartened to hear of your loss. I never knew your brother but know how painful the loss of a family member, especially a younger one, can be. Just know you are on my mind and in my prayers.~~Kim
R.Torres
04/20/2019
Very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Bible at Acts 24:15 And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both righteous and the unrighteous.
Vickie Baker Halkar
04/17/2019
Your all in my prayers and thoughts. Know he will be with you always. In your thoughts and in your heart. Love to the whole family.
Vickie
Cory nalan
04/15/2019
We worked together, Laughed together and shed a few tears together over the years. Shared many army stories not realizing we both served in Germany? I know you loved your kids as much as I love mine. You talked about them Always. RIP
Kalina (Reed) Maxwell
04/14/2019
I had known Jack since we both attended Douglas elementary school. My sympathies go out to his family. RIP Jack.
Diane Johnson
04/14/2019
Sorry to hear about Jack's passing ,a lot of childhood memories, He lived across the street. He loved his tomatoe soup and peanut butter sandwiches. I remember him staying allnite with my brother and then cry cause he wanted to go home my dad would walk him to the front door and say look theres your house right there. Thinking of the family.