Terry Alan Baker
March 26, 2010
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Terry Alan Baker was born May 17, 1946 to Leo and Virginia (Treanor) Baker. He fought a good fight but a respiratory illness cut his life short on March 26, 2010. He was a 13 year survivor of leukemia which required a bone marrow transplant.
Terry was a life-time resident of the Des Moines. He attended Dowling High School and later the University of Iowa. His career includes years in insurance, real estate and most recently financial planning with Raymond James. He enjoyed golf, tennis, hot weather, Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending time with his family and dog, Poco.
He is survived by his wife, Barb (Junge) of 27 years; two daughters, Allison and Lauren; three sisters, Joyce (Bill) Ludwig, Janice (Joe) Wilkinson, Cheryl (Dane) DeKock; his aunt, Geraldine Blunk; his in-laws, Raymond and Alice Junge of Keystone, IA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Virginia Baker.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 29th from 5-7 pm with a scripture service following at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Center, West Des Moines. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, March 30th at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Church in West Des Moines. Arrangements are being handled by Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Animal Rescue League.
The family extends a very special thank you to the physicians and the ICU staff at Iowa Methodist Hospital.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Steve Treanor
03/31/2010
Although we couldn't be present for the services, I wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and how sorry we are for your loss. Terry was a wonderful cousin and will be greatly missed by everyone. I know God will take good care of him now.
Sincere Sorrow, Steve & Sue Treanor.
Mike Barnes
03/30/2010
I worked with Terry at Iowa Realty and he was truly "one of the good guys"
Patrick H. Payton
03/29/2010
To the Baker Family:
Please accept my condolence for your lost. Terry and I attended St. Peter's grade school and Dowling High school together. His passing is a lost to many people, but memories of him will always be a comfort to those people. To me his death is a lost of a part of my childhood and youth, but his memory will alway be a part of that time.
don & Margaret Pugh
03/29/2010
We were saddened to learn of Terry's passing. Although we met only twice in person,we had almost weekly phone conversations about family, sports, the markets, politics and other subjects over the last 20+ years and in general agreed on all of them.In addition, he was an excellent stock broker--he'll be missed by us too.
Please accept our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
CARMI RAUCH NIGRO
03/29/2010
BARB AND GIRLS THE LOSS OF ONE WHO IS SO DEAR AND BELOVED IS
UNSPEAKABLE.KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH ON THIS JOURNEY.AND STRENGTH WILL COME
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Alan Koufer
03/29/2010
Dear Baker Family~
Terry and I first met in high school, playing basketball against one another at the old Jewish Community Center. A year his junior, I followed him to Iowa where our friendship continued and then further continued during our lives back in Des Moines after school. I always enjoyed bumping into him downtown and elsewhere because, simply put, he was one of the nicest guys I have ever met...ever. I'll miss not being able to see him again.
I know that all your beautiful memories of Terry will help to sustain you through this difficult time and in the years to come as well. He touched the lives of many people that you do not even know, not the least of whom was me.
Alan Koufer
Nashville, TN
Kelly Ellis
03/28/2010
Barb,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family in your loss. While it had been years since I saw Terry I always thought a lot of him!
I do not know if you remember me but I knew Terry (and you!) when I worked at Echo Valley going to college. Terry was a neat man.
Take care and god bless you.
Carolyn Murphy Shipka
03/28/2010
Dear Baker family,
I was so sorry to receive today's email with the sad story of Terry's death.
In 1964 or 1965, I was a little sister of Minerva at Iowa and Terry was my pledge son. He was such a doll, looked like alittle gangster and spoke with great humor and kindness. I so enjoyed that time and can hardly believe either of us is old enough for this to have happened. My condolences to your family, Barb and I hope you hear from lots of old time pals via the SAE pipeline. He was well connected to many fine people then and it sounds like he led a great life, in spite of the tribulations of leukemia. Sincerely, Carolyn
MAHARRYS
03/28/2010
BARB AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MAY YOU BE COMFORTED BY YOUR FAITH,FAMILY, FRIENDS AND MANY FOND MEMORIES.
IF WE CAN BE OF HELP; PLEASE LET US KNOW.
YOUR NEIGHBORS,
RANDY & JANET MAHARRY
Dick "Mackie" McDonald
03/29/2010
T-Bakes, you will be missed. God Bless.
Melissa Wolfe (Mel)
03/27/2010
Lauren,
My heart goes out to you nad your family with this sad event in your life. I wish I could be there to wrap my arms around you and give you a great big hug. Treasure the memories and your "daddy" will live on forever in your heart. I do love you kiddo. Call me if you need anything.
Love ya lots,
Mel
Bill & Kathy Spyksma
03/28/2010
Barb,
We cannot tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Terry was a very good friend to Bill and will be missed greatly.
Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family,
Bill & Kathy