BOB BAKER

MR. ROBERT “BOB” BAKER of Moose Jaw, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Bob was very active in the community.  He was a member and director of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, serving as president on two different occasions for a total of six years.  He served as chairman and entertainment buyer for the Hometown Fair, chairman of Hometown and Golden Mile Rodeo committees, was a member and chairman of the Organization and Planning committee, served on Focus on Trade committee, Operations and Facilities committee, assisted with Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Centre and was Show Manager for the Miniature Horse Show Association.  Bob was also a committee member of Murals of Moose Jaw, and served on the Saskatchewan Air Show and Parks and Recreation advisory boards.  He assisted with Canada Day, Festival of Words, Prairie Arts Festival, and the City’s Centennial celebrations. Bob was on the executive of Western Canada Fairs Association, serving as the Saskatchewan executive director, and past director of the Saskatchewan Association of Agriculture Societies. He was also a member of Demolay, as well as the Masonic Lodge. Predeceased by his parents, Percy and Faye and a sister, Pat, Bob is survived by his brother, Jim Baker, a nephew, William Baker, and sister-in-law, Ellen Baker. Following cremation, A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate. Memorialization will take place at Moose Jaw Cemetery. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104 – 2301 Ave. C. North, Saskatoon, S7L 5Z5 or to the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6. In living memory of Robert, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Larry Trew - Moose Jaw, SK: Bob was a very gentle spirit, with a grateful heart that was filled with kindness. I know that any one who was privileged enough to have met Bob was a better person for having had the opportunity to have done so. Larry Trew.

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Rachel and Bill - Moose Jaw, SK: A gentle man who made an impression on all that met him. 

Ronda Jessie Lee Wedhorn - Moose Jaw, SK: Bob was a wonderful person, always willing to lend a hand in anyway and always cheerful and upbeat.  We will miss his laughter and kindness.

Greg Olson - Shaw TV - Moose Jaw, SK: We had the opportunity to work with Bob on so many promotions and projects over the years. He always approached each project with energy & excitement. Our thoughts go out to Bob's family and the many people who join us in missing him.

Living Sky Letterheads - Saskatchewan: The Living Sky Letterheads would like to express their appreciation for all the work Bob did towards planning our upcoming meet.  Our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. 

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