BAKER, Calvin Orville ("Cal") passed away on May 9, 2013 in Folsom, California at age 89. Born December 19, 1923 in Oakland, CA and raised in St. Helena, CA. Parents were Howard C. Baker and Lucy Isabelle Mooney. Graduated from St. Helena High School in 1941. He served in the Navy in WW II on submarines, and was a life member of the Submarine Vets of WW II. He retired after 35 years from the Pacific Telephone Co., was a 50 year member of Carmichael Presbyterian Church and Masonic Lodge #609 F&AM. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Ben Ali Temple, Carmichael Elks Lodge 2103, AT&T Pioneers and the St. Helena Historical Society. Passing before him were his parents, brother Elmer Baker of Boulder Nevada, and his first wife Evelyn Arthur Baker. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Jenkins Baker, four children Constance Hill and Calvin Baker (Jr) both of Texas, Carla Baker of Folsom, Judith Baker of San Francisco, 4 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 12:00 pm at Morrison Funeral Chapel (975 Vintage Avenue in St. Helena) followed by a graveside service at the St. Helena Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento, Scottish Rite Language Clinic in Sacramento, or a charity of personal choice. Please share your fond memories of Cal with the family at MorrisonFuneralChapel.com.
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May 21, 2013
Cynthia Sasville
We are deeply sadden by the news of Cal's passing. Our condolences goes out to Dorothy and the Baker family. Everyone here at Stockmans/PremierwestBank/Americanwest Bank will miss his visits to our bank. May you rest in peace.
May 14, 2013
Keith Post
While I did not have the honor of serving with Mr. Baker, he is a navy and submarine brother. Thank you for your service to your country sir, and now sailor you have the eternal fair winds and following seas you have richly earned. We send our condolences to his wife Dorothy, and all of his family and friends.
Keith F. Post, Executive Director
St. Marys Submarine Museum
102 St. Marys Street West
St. Marys, GA 31558
May 13, 2013
Chaplain Ray Fritz
Our condolences to Dorothy and all of Calvin's family, friends and loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will give you peace, comfort you in your sorrow and loss, and heal the broken hearted. We are grateful for Calvin's service to our country during WWII in the U.S. Submarine Service. While serving on the USS Cod SS-224 he made two war patrols. To our "Brother of the Dolphiin" ... "Sailor, rest your oar. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones. Thank you for your dedicated and courageous service to our country. God bless." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
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