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FROM 2005 to 2012
AUGUST 9, 1955 - FEBRUARY 27,
2013 Charles Burton Baker, 57, Topeka, died
Feb. 27, 2013, at his residence. He was born Aug. 9, 1955, in Topeka,
the son of Jerry S. and Patricia L. Ecord Baker. Charles was a 1973 graduate of
Washburn Rural High School and earned his bachelor of
science degree in education in 1977 from Kansas State
University. He taught high school journalism and
English for many years in the communities of Junction City,
Abilene and Osawatomie, retiring in May 2011. He held the position of administrative
assistant for Topeka Symphony Orchestra from June 2011 to
August 2012. On July 23, 1977, in Topeka, he
married Kristi Ann Williams. She survives. Other survivors
include two daughters, Barbara L. McCall and Elizabeth
Baker; a sister, Becky Hatesohl; and three grandchildren,
Joshua Dillon McCall, Jacob Robert McCall and Mason Charles
Baker. He was preceded in death by his
parents. He was a member of Osage Valley Lodge
No. 24 AF & AM, Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies, Arab Shrine
Temple and St. David’s Episcopal Church. Services were Saturday, followed by
burial in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Arrangements were by
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS
66604. Memorials may be made to St.
David’s Episcopal Church, Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier
Circle, Topeka, KS 66606, or Saint Luke’s Brain Tumor
Center, 4400 Broadway St., Ste. 510, Kansas City, MO
64111.