David Michael Baker

November 20, 1949 - December 20, 2018

David Michael Baker, 69, of Miami, OK passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at his home after a short illness. David was born on November 20, 1949, in Moscow, Idaho to Harold and Ruby (Young) Baker. He graduated high school in Oak Harbor, Washington. David married Robin (Branson) on January 15, 1972 at Bethany Christian Church in Miami. David and Robin resided in Miami throughout their marriage. David was a skilled tradesman who worked at several area businesses during his life, including Eagle-Picher, B.F. Goodrich, and Fields and Son Telecommunication. For the past 9 years he had worked for AFA Family Farm with his son-in-law, Aaron Alsbaugh. He was a member of Grace Church in Miami for the past 17 years. David was a Corvette enthusiast and enjoyed the last several years as a Corvette owner. Above all, his greatest love was his grandchildren. He was their #1 fan and always set aside his time and energy to be fully involved in whatever they were doing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Ruby Baker; and two sisters, Dolores Woodard and Beverly Baker. He is survived by his wife, Robin Baker of the home; two daughters, Courtney and husband Aaron Alsbaugh of Miami, Oklahoma, and Katherine and husband Tim Walker of Joplin, Missouri. One sister, Connie and husband John David Fields of Miami, Oklahoma; and 5 grandchildren, Reagan, Peyton, and Kinley Alsbaugh of Miami; and Phoenix and Tytan Walker of Joplin. Memorial services for David will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2018 at Grace Church in Miami, Oklahoma. Notes of encouragement for the family may be left at www.brown-winters.com Services are entrusted to Brown-Winters Funeral Home, Miami.