Dwain Charles Baker
June 07, 2023
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Dwain Charles Baker, 77, passed away June 7, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines.
Dwain was born April 6, 1946 in Des Moines to Deloss and Mae (Butler) Baker. He served in the United States Navy. Dwain owned and operated Bake’s Barber Shop for over 15 years before his retirement in 1999.
Dwain is survived by his daughters, Heather (Jim) Page; Mary Baker; Bonus son Jason Quade; sisters, Dolores Duff, Jackie Shea, Judy Hester and Sandy McCaw; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his granddaughter Tilah, his brother Rick Grant and his beloved dogs Molly, Rocky and Elvis.
Dwain will be laid to rest at Jordan Creek Cemetery in West Des Moines at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
James L Butler
07/03/2023
I miss you buddy! I miss your stories while you cut my hair. Over fifty years you cut my hair and other family members. I remember one of your Vietnam stories in particular. You educated me about your river boat patrol duties....you always went below deck to smoke to keep "Charlie" from shooting at the red butt ends while smoking. One time you heard a helluva of a commotion and flew up to the top deck to save your colleagues. Only once atop you found a band of monkey's had jumped on board. Love you cousin....I am glad you are now at peace and "up top" again....in Heaven.
Linda Kenworthy
06/20/2023
Am thinking when we 'girls' would
be at Sandy's house when in our
teens. Dwain could be mischievous. He became such a
good man. we only talked a couple
times in the last years but we always laughed. I am so sorry for
the loss of your little brother, Sandy.
And to your sisters.
Terri Jo
06/16/2023
All the memories running thru my heart. You and Rick...wow! I will carry them with me forever. I love you always. I already miss you!
Louise Bradley
06/15/2023
So sorry for your loss, Dwain was a funny guy, he will be missed. Chief Randy Bradley, USN.
Carol Chidester McDaniel LaFountaine
06/15/2023
Dwaine was a very caring friend to everyone during his years. From neighborhood sandlot baseball, riding the neighborhood on our bikes. Swimming the sandpits and sneaking in too! to TP'ing houses on Halloween. We only had fun and never damaged anything. Yup, he's playing cards now with all the boys and girls up there just laughing at us all down here just waiting to come on board! Love you all up there, we'll be home soon, so move on over. Blessings to the family. Prayers.
Patty Glenn (Fuller)
06/13/2023
So sorry to hear the sad news, may Dwain rest in peace, my prayers are with Dwain and his family.
Troy Alan Hester
06/12/2023
Rest Easy Uncle Dwain... Thanks for being an Awesome & Caring Uncle. I bid farewell and a final Salute to a True Highwayman & Sailor. From the Florida Keys to the West Coast and the Mekong Delta you have Sailed & RV'd. Now you have truly flown home. I will catch you on the other Side.