Billings Gazette Billings, MT 25 Apr 2007 LAUREL - Harold J. Baker, of Laurel, passed away at the Billings Clinic, April 23, 2007, at the age of 88. He was born in Wellington, Colo., on May 31, 1918, a son of Jacob Baker and Elizabeth Brenning Burnhardt. He farmed and ranched in the Yellowstone valley for many years and was later Superintendent of highways in Billings division and the surrounding areas. Harold married Helen Brundage on March 23, 1946. Mrs. Baker died in 1991. Harold was a Western man, known for his work ethic, fairness and love of country. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his son, Donald E. (Donna) Baker of Laurel; a sister, Elise Yost; brothers-in-law, Jack Yost and Bob Hammond; and numerous loved and respected nieces and nephews. He will be missed. "In tears, I saw you sinking. I watched you fade away. My heart was broken, you fought so hard to stay. But when I saw you sleeping so peaceful, free from pain, I could not wish you back to suffer that again. It's lonesome here without you and sad in every way. For life is not the same for me since you were called away. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of me went with you when God took you home." Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment with Masonic rites will be held in the Custer Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.