James Baker Obituary

Baker
James Richard Baker
December 22, 1945
May 22, 2023

James R. Baker, Jr. of Monument, Colorado passed away on Monday, May 22nd after a brief illness. He was born on December 24, 1945 in Marietta, PA and was the son of the late James R. and Hazel McElroy Baker. He is survived by his wife Carol Baker. Jim and Carol celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on May 2nd of this year.
Jim graduated from High School in 1963 and entered the US Navy, serving in the Vietnam War through 1967. He earned his BS in Business Management from Ursinus College. He and Carol moved to Monument in 1990, where he worked for Philips/Plasmon in Colorado Springs.
Jim enjoyed encouraging the younger generation family members to continuously strive to do their best and to become leaders in their fields. He took much pride in being the winner of all of the board, card games and golf matches.
Jim naturally embraced Carol's children and grandchildren as his own. He provided much affection, guidance, encouragement and support and challenged them to be their very best.
His home was always open to any family who wanted to visit any time. Jim planned day trips throughout Colorado and the Southwest. He so much enjoyed the state of Colorado and the splendor of it, recently saying "why do you think I never moved home?"
In addition to his wife Carol, Jim is survived by three sisters, Karen Baker Sullivan, Lauralee B. Baker and Hollis D. Baker (Charles) Kauffman; a brother-in-law Clayton Showalter; a niece Amy (Showalter) Scott and nephews Scott and Sean Sullivan, Nicholas and Alexander Baker, Clayton Showalter III, Jody Schreck, Joseph Randal Bochnowicz.
Celebrations of Jim's Life will be planned in Colorado Springs and Marietta, PA and will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent in care of Lauralee B. Baker, 55 Fairview Avenue, Marietta, PA 17547 or Carol Baker 19385 Robinhood Way, Monument, CO 80132. Donations in Jim's name may be made to the non-profit organization of your choice.