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BAKER
John Newlin Baker, 69, Lincoln, entered
the arms of the Savior ' on Sat., Jan. 19, 2013. Born Aug. 7, 1943 in
West Grove, Pa. to Willis and Evelyn Baker. John enjoyed camping,
biking, skiing and the great outdoors. As a young boy he spent hours
exploring the family farm. John had numerous pets he adored. They were
his companions over the years during his illness. An avid collector, he
loved spending the day at auctions. Lover of art and music, he was an
active member of the church choir and attended many concerts and art
exhibits. He was an avid reader, reading a book a day, specifically
about history. He had a passion for politics and investing. He enjoyed
UNL sporting events and attending baseball games. Everyone wanted to be
on John's team for Trivial Pursuit. His knowledge was vast and humbling.
John graduated from Octorara High School in Pennsylvania, class of '61.
He served in the Air Force from 1961-1981 as an electronic warfare
system technician. In 1981 he became a field engineer for General
Electric. Received a bachelor's degree in psychology, University of
Maryland and a bachelor's degree in horticulture,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Gidge); step-son, Byron Haas;
step-son and wife, David and Rose Haas, Lincoln; brother, William Baker,
Christiana, Pa.; step-grandchildren, Miriam and Rachel Haas, Colorado;
Rebeccah Haas, Lincoln; Rico Cruz, New York; and many nieces and
nephews. He is preceded in death by parents, Willis and Evelyn; sisters,
Nancy, Barbara, and Carol; and brother, George.
Services: 1 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 24, at Our Saviour's Lutheran i Church,
40th & C Streets. Family requests casual, happy clothes be worn at the
service. No viewing. Inurnment at a later date in Pennsylvania. In lieu
of flowers, memorials to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Music Fund, 1200
S 40th Street, Lincoln, NE 65510; Capital Humane Society,2320
Park Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68502; Kidney Foundation, 11725 Arbor Street,
Omaha, NE 68144. Arrangment by Aspen Cremation Service, 4822 Cleveland
Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504.
Condolences to www.aspenaftercare.com
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John's Rememberance Ceremony in Lincoln, NE |
John's Obituary |
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John in the earlier years |
John with Kerry at the Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB |
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John & Gloria having
a bite to eat with John & Bonnie |
John & Gloria at
2012 Reunion in Omaha |
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John & Gloria talking with friends at
2012 Reunion |
John must be saying "Who me?" |
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John & Stan two Nebraska guys ready to
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John in Fairborn, OH |
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John during his United States Air Force
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Obviously John has received some type of honor
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was a long time member of the AMTA. He was a strong supporter and
will definitely be missed. John was from Lincoln, Nebraska and
attended the reunions in his area as travel was difficult for him, but
he always supported the AMTA. All of us
who worked with John knew what a very caring person he was and would do
anything for anyone to help them out.
John was born on
August 7, 1943 and passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013.
John was a resident of
Lincoln, Nebraska.
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