Prayers for you and your family, and your dear father. We miss their wisdom and kindness, and feel joy for having known them. Bless our dearly departed!
Posted on 12/07/2010 3:06:07 PM PST by GAB-1955
My father, William Albert Baker II, passed away this morning at the age of 84. He gave me many things in life; the greatest gift was being the instrument by which my Christian faith was quickened. He was born August 9, 1927, and was raised in Washington, D.C., the son of a Washington Post pressman, William Albert Baker.
He was too young to have served in World War II, but was drafted and served in the Army as a bugler, a cook, and a POW guard, having a career more akin to military comedies than drama. He rose from private to sergeant back to private after slugging a second lieutenant. His company commander said that the looie deserved it, but discipline had to be maintained. As a kid, we used to love his "Army Stew" he would make for us.
Note: If it hadn't been for the A-bomb, my dad would have been cannon fodder on the beaches of Honshu.
He went to George Washington University, obtained a degree in accounting, and married my mom. I am the fourth of five children. He served as an accountant with the Federal Power Commission and then the Department of Energy and then in private practice.
He remarried and had a long, happy second marriage to Anne, serving as stepfather to James. He was brave enough to wear his Redskins colors in Texas Stadium.
I miss him very much, but I know Christ has already said, "Well done, my good and f...aithful servant. Enter into the joy of my kingdom."
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all of my days; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
So sorry. May God bless you and his family.
I am so sorry. May he rest in peace and be with God.
I am so sorry for your loss. RIP
I am very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless your dad and may he rest in peace. My own dad (also born in 1927, in Ireland) passed away just 5 years ago. Miss him every day.
Well, he certain raised great kids. Very nice words for your father. May he RIP.
I am sorry for your loss.
He sounds like a wonderful Dad!
May God hold you close at this time.
God Bless
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
Your dad did a lot both in the Army
and with the GI bill for his education.
May you and your family find peace.
God Bless You and your family. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man, and one who is still very much alive in his son.
If they did a good job, they never really leave you...and it sounds like yours did.
Prayers for you and your family, and your dear father. We miss their wisdom and kindness, and feel joy for having known them. Bless our dearly departed!
So sorry for your loss. You’re father sounded like an amazing man. May God comfort you and your family during this time.
Blessings to you and your family.
Please accept my condolences. Losing a parent is a hard thing, even when you know you will see them again. My prayers for you and your family, may God hold you all in His hands and give you peace. Your father sounds like a wonderful man and father.
What a great tribute to your father. The world benefited from him. He’s passed a great legacy to a caring and thoughtful son.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My condolence to you and your family.
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