Edward Baker

Edward Reso Baker passed from this life on Monday, June 13th, 2011 at the Norman Regional Healthplex in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 80. Reso was born to Lorena and Luther (Pete) Baker at Rosedale, Oklahoma on October 24, 1930. He lived in Lindsay, Oklahoma over 80 years. He attended Payne Grade School and transferred to Wayne High School where he graduated in 1948. After graduation he worked on the farm with his dad until 1950. He was married to Frances JoAnn Denman in 1950. He began oilfield work and then formed his own dirt construction business in 1952 and continued this field of work until 1973. In 1973 he purchased the NAPA Auto Parts store in Lindsay and owned it until 1986. He then purchased Gabes Ole Store which was a shoe and leather business. He retired from this business in 1999. After Reso's retirement he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Reso enjoyed collecting guns and going to the shooting range to shoot guns with his children and grandchildren. Reso learned to play the fiddle at the early age of ten years old. He enjoyed playing the fiddle at different venues with his friends. On his last day on earth he went to the Lexington Nursing Home to play music. In 1961 he became a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and recently received his medallion of 50 years of service. He reached out to many people and enjoyed helping them. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed serving GOD. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were the light of his life. Reso was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Lorena Baker and his son Joe Allen Baker. Reso leaves behind his wife, JoAnn of the home, two sons, Doug Baker and his wife Billie of Edmond, Oklahoma and Rick Baker and his wife Pam of Lindsay, Oklahoma, his daughter-in-law, Donna Baker of Chickasha,Oklahoma, two sisters, Jacque Jean of Healdton, Oklahoma and Pat Evans of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and one brother, Koke Baker of Wayne, Oklahoma. Reso has five grandchildren; Pete Baker, Royce Baker, Tarren Baker, Nicki Jo Dewoody and Jesse Romaine, four great grandchildren; Makayla Huff, Lexi Jo Romine, Layla Rose and Braeden Baker and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers are Pete Baker, Royce Baker, Tarren Baker, Josh Wyatt, Lynn Dewoody and Greg Romine. Honorary Pallbearers are Karol Finley, Romer Dick, Dub Thomas, Terry Thomas, Homer Rinehart, Gene McCoy and Bus Hamit. Funeral services for Mr. Baker are set for two o?clock p.m. on Thursday, June 16th, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 410 W. Chickasaw in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay. Services will be officiated by Bro. Skylar Anderson. Services are under the direction of B. G. Boydston Funeral Home of Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com.

Edward Baker

October 24, 1930 - June 13, 2011

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