Doyle Dewayne Baker 1937 - 2018

MATNEY, BAKER, SANDBECK

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/21/2018 at 17:40:36

Sioux City Journal
5 January 2018

Dakota Dunes

Doyle D. Baker, 80, of Dakota Dunes, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at a Sioux City hospital.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. today at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Homes. The family has also asked that the attendees to the visitation and service dress casually.

Doyle Dewayne Baker, the son of Irvin and Eva (Matney) Baker, was born on June 8, 1937, in Sioux City. He graduated from East High School.

On June 8, 1958, Doyle was united in marriage with Mildred "Millie" Sandbeck at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sioux City. Doyle began working for Mid-American Energy (formerly IPS) and throughout the years he advanced through the ranks until he became a regional manager, retiring as a gas school trainer. His wife, Millie, passed away only two days prior on Jan. 2, 2018.

During his career with Mid-American Energy, Doyle was active in the community, belonging to many organizations. After his retirement, he enjoyed weekly golf outings with the Mid-American retiree golf league. Doyle greatly enjoyed attending various sporting activities with his wife, Millie, including Musketeer hockey games, dirt track races, and NAIA basketball and volleyball tournaments. Doyle was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending numerous hours outside caring for his garden. Doyle and Millie were passionate Musketeer fans as the couple spent 37 years as season ticket holders. That passion was reciprocated by the Musketeer players and organization in his final days through their overwhelming support.

Doyle is survived by his daughters, Renee (Jim) Reeves of Sioux City, and Melissa (Anthony) Holmberg of Sioux City; five grandchildren, Heather Campbell (Joe Brown), Steve (Jenna) Campbell, Brent (Terra) Baker, Jordan and Bently Holmberg; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Don Matney of New Jersey; and his uncle, Marvin Matney of Texas.

He was preceded in death his wife, Mille; their son, Larry; and his parents.

The family would also like to recognize the many dear, close friends from their neighborhood, friends from their dinner outings, friends from their previous home town of Canton, S.D., as well as the Musketeers Hockey Community.

The family has requested that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.