Year     1974
Name     Michael Baker
Yearbook     Michael Baker
Status      Deceased - 9/8/2016 Independence, MO
Bio     Michael Gene Baker September 23, 1956 — August 8, 2016 Michael Gene Baker, 59 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at Ashton Court Rehabilitation Center in Liberty. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2016 at the chapel. Donations may be made to Wayside Waifs. Mike was born September 23, 1956 in Independence, MO to Gene W. and Helen (Dumstay) and has been a lifelong area resident. He had worked in the trim department at the GM Fairfax Plant for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, word puzzles, watching Western movies, BBQ, Joel Osteen ministries and, at one time, was a very good baseball pitcher. He was a member of Maywood Baptist Church and the Local #31 UAW. Survivors include; a daughter, Angela K. Baker; his mother, Helen Baker; a sister, Pamela Baker- Beaty; a brother, Mark Baker; 2 grandchildren, Alana Nicole Cofer-Collins and Braxton Paige Jarowitz; a nephew, Christopher Baker and a niece Ashley Baker. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)
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1974 Upcoming Events:      
8/17/2024 / 6:00:00 PM - Saturday morning @ 10:00 am there will be a guided tour of Van Horn. It is the time to see all of the newly renovated area’s of the school.

Sugo Restaurant @ Ameristar Casino Saturday Evening
6:00 - 7:00 pm Cocktails
7:00 - 8:30 pm Dinner. Buffett serving choice of 3 entree’s, salad, sides, dessert, tea, coffee or water.
8:30 - 11:00 pm Announcements, opportunities for pictures, dancing with music provided by D.J.
Cost is $60.00 per person Mail checks to Van Horn Class of 1974 P.O.Box 3048 Independence, MO. 64055
For more information please see our Van Horn Class of 1974 group page on Facebook. There is a link there to reserve rooms that Ameristar has blocked for us. VHfreddyfalcon@gmail.com, for additional information. Checks must be received by June, 2024 and make sure to include maiden name. Looking forward to seeing you all!! Your 1974 committee.
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