Thomas Baker

TOM BAKER ISLAND PARK, ID -- Thomas Stanley Baker, 66, of Island Park, passed away February 3, 2009, at his home of heart failure. He was born September 29, 1942, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Myron Brookhart Baker and Ethel Marie Selonka Baker. He grew up and attended Clayton public school, where he graduated from high school. He obtained a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. After leaving Clayton, he lived in Alaska, then Rigby, Rathdrum, Middleton, and Island Park, Idaho. He was married to Jessie Fielden for 18 years and they had three children. He married Renee Moedl October 10, 1981, in Rigby, Idaho, and had an additional son and two stepdaughters. He worked as a professional engineer for the Idaho Transportation Department for 35 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of the Lion's Club, Eagles Lodge, Civil Defense for the State of Idaho, and the Island Park Snowmobile Club. He served on the Planning & Zoning Commission in Rigby and Island Park. Tom was a master craftsman and enjoyed woodworking, antiques, reading, snowmobiling, fishing with his grandkids, and most of all, spending time with his family. Survivors include: Wife: Renee Baker of Island Park, ID Daughter: Heidi (Ron) Cervi of San Diego, CA Daughter: Cindy Baker of Idaho Falls, ID Son: David (Angie) Baker of Kuna, ID Son: Dustin Baker of Island Park, ID Stepdaughter: Cynthia Suter of Idaho Falls, ID Stepdaughter: Stephanie (Kelly) Christensen of Chesterfield, ID Sister: Kathie (Tom) Wells of Spokane, WA 15 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 1:45 p.m., both at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. Burial will be at a later date in the Island Park Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jan Jorgensen farrent@aol.com Dear Baker Family: I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I can not believe that this was the Tom Baker that we knew and loved! I will keep you in my prayers! Love you Jan Gillespie-Jorgensen Ron & Barb Harvey Please accept our condolences with the passing of Tom. Tom was a great District 1 Engineer and friend and will be missed. Tom's family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Christie (Wells) Pfeffer christina.pfeffer@yahoo.com Heidi, Cindy, David & Dustin - I am so sorry for your loss! I can't believe the man who would catch raccoons for us (with his bare hands) just so we could play with them, could be gone. He was a great man and I'm just sorry that I'm so far away - I'd give almost anything to be there for you now! Mom has kept me in the loop for the past few years (although I haven’t spoken to you guys directly in a while), I will always have a lot of great memories and I will miss my Uncle Tom. Please know that my thought and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time! With love, Christie (and Ben, Zach & Allison) Gail and Jerry Vanderhoof vander82@icehouse.net Words cannot express the sorrow we feel at the loss of Tom. He was a wonderful human being. We always enjoyed working for Tom and his "regular guy" attitude. He will be missed by all who respected and loved him. Gail and Jerry Duane & Sharon Craig and Family Dcraig0801@aol.com Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. We feel very lucky to have gotten to know Tom while in Island Park. Tom was always so warm and neighborly, great to our children, and always up for a good laugh. His friendship will be dearly missed. May your faith in God's promise see you through. Lori and Mike Priest lorijopriest@aol.com Dear Cindy and Family, We send you our love and support during this very sad time. We will continue to lift you up in prayer asking for the comfort of the Lord's hand in you hearts and minds as you remember all of the fun and special times you spent with your wonderful dad. One day, Heaven will provide a wonderful reunion with him. We are here for you if there is anything we can do. We love you very much and our hearts are sad with you. Love, Lori and Mike (Chad too!!) Don & Karen Koedl dkmoedl@frontiernet.net To the family of Tom Stanley Baker. May memories come,May healing start,in time,may you find peace.Our sympathy to you at this time of sadness. Dave Walrath walrath@ida.net I am very sorry for your loss. Tom will be missed by those who knew and worked with him. Bob and Terry Cervi terryc46@verizon.net Bob and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of Tom Baker, who was the father of our niece Heidi through marriage to Ron Cervi. Our prayers are with you. Bob and Terry Cervi Ken & May Thurman mythurman74@gmail.com Dear Renee, We were very sadden to hear of Tom. Melissa called us this am. We are out of the area and wanted to let you and the family know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love - Len &May Thurman