CURTIS BAKER

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CURTIS BAKER Peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2008, Curtis Baker passed away at his residence at the age of 74 years. Curtis was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 8, 1933. He is survived by his wife Helena; son Glen (Carol Ann) and grandchildren, Caitlin and Logan; daughter Barb Law (Terry Hall). Cousin Marni (Ted) Daigle and nephews Barrie (Moyra) and James (Val) and their families; brothers-in-law Albert (Berret) Micke, Norman (Marcia) Micke, Betty Jean Delay, Hildegarde Merke and many nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by his parents Sam and Esther Baker; brother Donald; son-in-law Jim Law and brother-in-law Otto Merke. He was married to Helena Micke on May 31, 1958. He missed his 50th wedding anniversary by three weeks, which they were looking forward to celebrating with friends and family. Curtis spent his early life in the Beresford/Bissett/Long Lake area. In the early 1940s he moved to Great Falls, Manitoba with his family where he completed his schooling. He worked at various jobs including: HG Acres on a survey crew, the CN Telegraph, Manitoba Government Good Roads, construction of McArther Falls Generating Station and Bissett Gold Mines. In 1955, he started with WE Co. on the operating staff at Great Falls and then worked at all the Manitoba Hydro Generating Stations on the Winnipeg River. In 1960, he transferred to the Selkirk Generating Station working as an Electrical Board Operator. In 1966, he transferred to the Brandon Generating station where he was employed in the instrument shop. In 1989, after 34 years, he retired from the position of Supervisor of the Electrical/Instrumentation Department at Manitoba Hydro. Curtis grew up fishing and hunting and had a lifelong passion for these sports. It gave him great joy to have shared these activities with his son. He looked forward to fishing and gardening in the summer. His fall and winters consisted of hunting and ice fishing. His laugh was larger than life and will never be forgotten by his family and close friends. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and supported them in all their interests. Curtis took up golf later in life and was a member of the Glen Lea's Senior League. He was always up for a competitive game of golf but was never so thrilled as when he had the opportunity to play with his daughter. After retiring, Curtis and Helen took several trips in their trailer traveling from Alaska to Newfoundland. They have spent their last 12 winters as snowbirds in Weslaco, Texas. He made many new friendships there while playing golf, billiards, and cribbage. His biggest joy in life was his two grandchildren. He especially enjoyed the days he spent fishing with them in the boat. Both Caitlin and Logan are musical and it brought him great pleasure to hear them sing and play their fiddles. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 114 Ashgrove Boulevard, Brandon on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Ted Jannuska will officiate. A Graveside Ceremony will be held at the Oldenburg Cemetery, Whitemouth, Manitoba on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers include Barrie, James and Ryan Baker, Jody, Kerry and Chris Mickey, Gerald and Ryan Merke. All those in attendance will be considered honorary pallbearers. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Curtis to the Heart Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, #3 - 824 - 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5B7. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com Arrangements are with Memories Chapel Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330. He will be sadly missed by his wife Helena and family. We love you, Curtis/Dad/Grandpa.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 15, 2008