BAKER, Guy Garfield 1880 - 1950

BAKER, ROSS, IRELAND, MOORE, HINSHAW, SHEARER, PATTERSON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Ledger"
Tuesday, March 14, 1950
Page Eight, Column 3

GUY G. BAKER DIES AT HOME

Guy Garfield BAKER, lifelong resident of Jefferson county, died last night at his home, 206 E. Lowe. He had been in failing health for the past three years and seriously ill for the past week. He was 69 years old at the time of his death.

the son of George and Asenath ROSS BAKER, Guy G. BAKER was born December 25, 1880 near Fairfield. He has always been a farmer and moved to Fairfield two years ago from a farm northeast of Fairfield, after retiring from active work. He was a member of the Methodist church.

He was married to Maud IRELAND at Brookville February 19, 1902. Survivors are his wife, one son, Merle of Fairfield, two grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters: Harry BAKER, Charles BAKER, Mrs. Myrtle MOORE, Frank BAKER, all of Fairfield; Mrs. Frank HINSHAW, Richland; Earl BAKER, Libertyville; and Mrs. Ida SHEARER of Breckenridge, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Verle and Lovelle.

The body is at the Hoskins funeral home where services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. L. L. Weis. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, March 15, 1950
Page Eight, Column 8

LOCALS

… --Bob BAKER was called home from his school at Iowa City by the death of his grandfather, Guy BAKER. …

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, March 18, 1950
Page Two, Column 8

LOCALS

… --Mrs. Ruby PATTERSON, Mr. and Mrs. Carl ADAMS and two daughters of Keokuk came to attend the funeral of Guy BAKER Thursday. The two women are sisters of Mrs. BAKER. Mr. and Mrs. Paul IRELAND and Mrs. Joe Mountain of Rock Island were also here.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, May 20, 1950
Page Two, Column 4

CARD OF THANKS

To those who expressed their sympathy in so many beautiful and practical ways during our recent bereavement, we extend our heartfelt thanks.

Mrs. Guy BAKER
Mr. and Mrs. Merle BAKER and family

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.021 with wife Maude who died in 1968.