Dennis Lee Baker, 65, of Hallsburg, Texas, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, in Waco. Graveside services will be held at noon on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro with Bro. Andy Crawford officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.
Dennis was born in Hillsboro, Texas, to the late John and Amy (Waller) Baker. During the Vietnam War, he served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was a man of great love for family and country. He didn't have much of a formal education but rather was a man educated through the school of life. On January 8, 1982 he married Betty Bledsue. Much of his life was spent with his loving wife living on their farm in Menlow. As age and health took its toll, they decided to move closer to town and settled in Hallsburg, where both lived out the remainder of their lives.
As a husband, father, and grandfather, his family was the most important thing in his life and he cherished the time he got to spend with them. Dennis loved life and enjoyed being around people but his most trusted companion in his later years was his little dog, Half-pint, who remained with him right up to the end. Dennis was a talker and there wasn't a topic around that he didn't have an opinion on or knowledge of how it should be done. A mechanic by trade, there wasn't anything he couldn't fix or rig to make tasking easier. He loved to tinker. He was also an avid gardener and would preserve and can the bounty he grew. His talents were many.
Preceding him in death was his wife on February 20, 2008; and step-son, Ray Dorris.
Survivors include his daughters, Jaime Gavlik and Jennifer Baker; step-children, Wanda Burns and husband, Ruben, Jimmy Dorris, and Dana Wendt; brother, Dub Baker; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces, Franklin Baker, Julie Baker, Arden Baker, Roger Baker, Korena Penny, and Jacob Penny; and his many friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 6/21/2012...(BP)
Dennis was born in Hillsboro, Texas, to the late John and Amy (Waller) Baker. During the Vietnam War, he served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was a man of great love for family and country. He didn't have much of a formal education but rather was a man educated through the school of life. On January 8, 1982 he married Betty Bledsue. Much of his life was spent with his loving wife living on their farm in Menlow. As age and health took its toll, they decided to move closer to town and settled in Hallsburg, where both lived out the remainder of their lives.
As a husband, father, and grandfather, his family was the most important thing in his life and he cherished the time he got to spend with them. Dennis loved life and enjoyed being around people but his most trusted companion in his later years was his little dog, Half-pint, who remained with him right up to the end. Dennis was a talker and there wasn't a topic around that he didn't have an opinion on or knowledge of how it should be done. A mechanic by trade, there wasn't anything he couldn't fix or rig to make tasking easier. He loved to tinker. He was also an avid gardener and would preserve and can the bounty he grew. His talents were many.
Preceding him in death was his wife on February 20, 2008; and step-son, Ray Dorris.
Survivors include his daughters, Jaime Gavlik and Jennifer Baker; step-children, Wanda Burns and husband, Ruben, Jimmy Dorris, and Dana Wendt; brother, Dub Baker; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces, Franklin Baker, Julie Baker, Arden Baker, Roger Baker, Korena Penny, and Jacob Penny; and his many friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 6/21/2012...(BP)
Dennis Lee Baker, 65, of Hallsburg, Texas, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, in Waco. Graveside services will be held at noon on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro with Bro. Andy Crawford officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.
Dennis was born in Hillsboro, Texas, to the late John and Amy (Waller) Baker. During the Vietnam War, he served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was a man of great love for family and country. He didn't have much of a formal education but rather was a man educated through the school of life. On January 8, 1982 he married Betty Bledsue. Much of his life was spent with his loving wife living on their farm in Menlow. As age and health took its toll, they decided to move closer to town and settled in Hallsburg, where both lived out the remainder of their lives.
As a husband, father, and grandfather, his family was the most important thing in his life and he cherished the time he got to spend with them. Dennis loved life and enjoyed being around people but his most trusted companion in his later years was his little dog, Half-pint, who remained with him right up to the end. Dennis was a talker and there wasn't a topic around that he didn't have an opinion on or knowledge of how it should be done. A mechanic by trade, there wasn't anything he couldn't fix or rig to make tasking easier. He loved to tinker. He was also an avid gardener and would preserve and can the bounty he grew. His talents were many.
Preceding him in death was his wife on February 20, 2008; and step-son, Ray Dorris.
Survivors include his daughters, Jaime Gavlik and Jennifer Baker; step-children, Wanda Burns and husband, Ruben, Jimmy Dorris, and Dana Wendt; brother, Dub Baker; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces, Franklin Baker, Julie Baker, Arden Baker, Roger Baker, Korena Penny, and Jacob Penny; and his many friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 6/21/2012...(BP)
Dennis was born in Hillsboro, Texas, to the late John and Amy (Waller) Baker. During the Vietnam War, he served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was a man of great love for family and country. He didn't have much of a formal education but rather was a man educated through the school of life. On January 8, 1982 he married Betty Bledsue. Much of his life was spent with his loving wife living on their farm in Menlow. As age and health took its toll, they decided to move closer to town and settled in Hallsburg, where both lived out the remainder of their lives.
As a husband, father, and grandfather, his family was the most important thing in his life and he cherished the time he got to spend with them. Dennis loved life and enjoyed being around people but his most trusted companion in his later years was his little dog, Half-pint, who remained with him right up to the end. Dennis was a talker and there wasn't a topic around that he didn't have an opinion on or knowledge of how it should be done. A mechanic by trade, there wasn't anything he couldn't fix or rig to make tasking easier. He loved to tinker. He was also an avid gardener and would preserve and can the bounty he grew. His talents were many.
Preceding him in death was his wife on February 20, 2008; and step-son, Ray Dorris.
Survivors include his daughters, Jaime Gavlik and Jennifer Baker; step-children, Wanda Burns and husband, Ruben, Jimmy Dorris, and Dana Wendt; brother, Dub Baker; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces, Franklin Baker, Julie Baker, Arden Baker, Roger Baker, Korena Penny, and Jacob Penny; and his many friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 6/21/2012...(BP)
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