Robert Olin Baker

BURLEY – Robert Olin Baker, age 88, of Burley, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at Highland Estates Assisted Living surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Oakley, Idaho, to Olin Leo Baker and Maude Oleah Elison Baker. Bob graduated from Burley High School in 1943. He married Ruth Bodily on Oct. 9, 1946, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He lived in Burley, except for a period of four years when the family owned and operated the Family Shoe Store. He was employed in the automotive and parts industry and retired from Park Price Motors. After retirement he worked at Stokes Grocery Store and was affectionately referred to as the donut man. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Bob served as a communication specialist in the U.S. Army during World War II for three years in France, Germany, and Italy. Bob loved to garden and had a passion for athletics. He played all sports excelling in baseball. His love for athletics continued as a regular spectator at Burley High School sporting events.

Bob is survived by one brother, Bill Baker; his children, Sheryl (Craig) Christensen of Pocatello, Larry (Shauna) Baker of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jim (Gail) Baker of Boise, and Julie (Brent) Bowen of Burley; 12 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; parents; and sister.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Burley LDS West Stake Center, 2420 Park Ave., with Bishop M. Terry Jeppson officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.

A special thanks is extended to Velma Beale for the love and kindness she has shown to Bob and our family. The family would also like to thank Dr. Glen Page and his staff for their professional care of Bob.