GWSmith Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 (edited) I found out why I've been unable to talk on the phone with my Dad over the last few days. I left a few messages on thier machine. I called again today and he picked up the phone. He apoligized for not calling me but he's been out of town. Mom, Him, and my Uncle Charles got back home yesterday. They had been in Pennsylvania...to attend my Uncle Daves funeral. My uncle Dave played the Violin and enjoyed good old fashioned country music. He enjoyed playing at the local area retirement homes and brought many smiles to the residents. My uncle Dave went to the Alter at his church and asked for 6 more months of life...and got 2 years! He never complained and he's not suffering anymore... He got to attend the Christmas celebration in Heaven and now plays Violin with the Ultimate Band. You made it Uncle Dave....I remember your laugh and hear the music you played. I look forward to seeing you again and what your seeing now... David T. Baker Jr. North Huntingdon David T. Baker Jr., 77, of North Huntingdon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, after fighting a courageous battle with leukemia for 2 1/2 years. He was born Feb. 10, 1931, in Jeannette, a son of the late David T. Sr. and Genevieve (Chichitell) Baker. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Mullaert's Auto Body, in Herminie. He was a member of First Assembly of God, in Irwin, and Manor American Legion Post 472. He was a fiddler with the Old Time Fiddlers Association. They played in various nursing homes throughout the area. He also mastered the guitar and the mandolin. He was a member of the Herminie Senior Citizens Center. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha (Smith) Baker; three sons, David (Elaine) Baker, of North Huntingdon, Joseph Baker, of North Huntingdon, and Patrick Baker, of Davenport, Iowa; a daughter, Robin Shumber, of North Huntingdon; eight grandchildren, Patrick and Michael Baker, David and Angela Baker, and Michael, Alicia, Nadia and Natalie Shumber; four brothers, Ronald (Mary Lou) Baker, of Thompson, Ohio, Kenneth Baker, of Claridge, Robert (Ruth) Baker, of Jeannette, and Harold (Mitsy) Baker, of Claridge; and a sister, Patricia Bankosh, of Saltsburg. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two grandchildren, Melissa and Joey Baker; and a brother, John Baker. David had a love for God, his family and friends. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Edited December 26, 2008 by GWSmith added obit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 sounds like a great guy, who is now out of pain and with the lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Sorry to hear this! It seems he did lead a very useful life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 My condolences to you and your family Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Our sympathy to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Our sympathy to you and your family. Yes...R.I.P. Uncle Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 My condolences...Uncle Dave sounded like one heck of a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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