This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BAKER, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25735/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BAKER, Myert "Mike" Of Galesburg, MI Died January 9, 2010. Born, Passaic, NJ, Jan.18,1925. He was a member of Plumbers Local 14, Lodi, NJ for 53 years and plumber for Glen Rock Public Schools retiring in 1987. "Mike" was a member of Second Reformed Church of Wykcoff, NJ and United Methodist Church, Palm Coast, FL and a member of Post 8696 VFW and Post 13 of the American Legion, Midland Park, NJ. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War serving on the Battleship New Jersey. He was married to Evelyn Smith for 54 years, who preceded him in death in 2004. Survived by: sons, Timothy (Pamela) and David (April) and granddaughter Gloria. A Memorial Service will be at Haven Church, 5350 North Sprinkle, Kalamazoo, MI 49004, at 2 PM on Jan. 17. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Haven Church or Gull Lake Ministries, Hickory Corners, MI, 49060. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. (269) 343-6156 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 13, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) 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.