Joseph Allen Baker
1906 - 1992 Joseph Allen Baker, age 85, died January 25, 1992 in Salt Lake City. Born in Provo, Utah, November 29, 1906, to Joseph Hyrum Baker and Beatrice Cook Baker. Attended schools in Provo, and graduated from the LDS High School and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. Graduate of the American Institute of Banking. Was president of the Utah Mortgage Bankers Association. Retired as Vice President of the Continental Bank and Trust, and was a charter member of Willow Creek Country Club. Active member of the Yalecrest 2nd Ward and held the office of a High Priest. Married Martha Roberts, February 7, 1929. She died December 3, 1953. Married Dorothy Bunker Hansen, July 25, 1955. Survived by his wife, and the following children; Joanne B. Dail, Holladay; Jetta Alayne Hansen, El Sobrante, Calif; Joseph Michael Hansen, Elk Grove, Calif,; Silvia Joelle Hamilton, Misissauga, Ontario; William B. Hansen, Clemmons, N.C.; 18 grand- children and six great-grandchildren; sister Lorraine Sears, Centerfield, Ut. and aa brother Linmore Baker, Glenwood, Ut. Preceded in death by a son, Joseph Allen Baker, Jr. Funeral services Monday at 12 Noon at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Chapel, 2350 East 1300 South, where friends may call Sunday evening 6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to services. Interment the following day Tuesday, 12:00 Noon, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Primary Childrens Medical Center, 100 North Medical Drive, SLC, Ut. 84113 |