This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Baker, Gilbert, Madsen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2325/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 05/20/08 Donald Gilbert Baker was born on December 26, 1918 to Harold and Alice Gilbert Baker in Fairview, Idaho and died on May 13, 2008 at the age of 89 in Salt Lake City.He grew up in Franklin, Idaho and graduated from the State College of Idaho in Pocatello. Don was a Navy veteran of World War II. Don was a life-long pharmacist and drugstore manager. He met petite Eloise Madsen on a blind date on New Year's Eve 1943 and married her in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on January 14, 1946. Their sealing was performed by Elder Spencer W. Kimball. They began their married life on the Navy Base on Whidbey Island, WA. Don and Eloise lived in Utah, Reno, NV, and spent nearly 30 years in Redwood City, California before returning to Salt Lake to be near their children in 1981. Don was a loving and caring father who provided a delightful home where his devotion to his family created an atmosphere of love and learning. Don leaves a legacy of volunteer community service in both California and in Uta! h. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, was a PTA President and served on the Redwood City Elementary School Board for 20 years. Upon returning to Utah, Don was a docent at the Museum of Natural History, and the U of U Arboretum. He also taught diabetes education for the American Diabetes Association. Together Don and Eloise delivered food boxes for the Utah Food Bank until Eloise turned 80. They were presented the Older American Service Award by Governor Michael O. Leavitt in 1993. They also enjoyed attending gatherings of the Sons of Utah Pioneer. Don was awarded the Outstanding Volunteer of 2005 by the Liberty Senior Center for his service there. Don and Eloise were fond of good music and passed on that love to their daughters who have had continual music involvement all of their lives. After retiring Don took guitar lessons and crafted several instruments. Don is survived by his daughters, Janis and Richard Ferre, Salt Lake City; Phyllis Baker who lived with him the las! t few years, Salt Lake City; Holly and Rick Gledhill, Palermo, Maine; and a brother, Gilbert, Ogden, Utah. He has 11 grandchildren and 13 1/2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thurs. May 22, 2008 at 12 Noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 S. Highland Drive, where friends may call Wed. 6-8 p.m. and Thurs. one hour prior to services. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2008 - 5/21/2008. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.