Funeral services for Richard S. Baker, 85, of Aline will be Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Aline Christian Church with Rev. David Jones and Brian Meyer officiating. Burial will follow in Aline Star Cemetery under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home, Enid.
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Richard was born on January 23, 1933 in Carmen, Oklahoma to Ralph and Opal Strode Baker and passed away on August 28, 2018 at his home with his children by his side.
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He graduated from Carmen High School and attended Enid Business College. On February 7, 1953, Richard married Leta “Joan” Coons in Seiling. They made their home in the Carmen and Aline area where they farmed and ranched.
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Richard was a member of the Lions Club and was awarded the Honorary FFA Award.
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He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joan; three sisters, Elnor Daily, Evelyn Pennington, and Ramona Herren; two brothers, Leslie and Louis Baker.
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He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Kenneth and Paula Baker, Cindy and Terry Hurst, Keith and Jerri Baker; one sister, Helen Koehn; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
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Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Aline Christian Church Youth Group or Waukomis Christian Church Youth Group.
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To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard S. Baker please visit our Sympathy Store.
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