In Memory: Robert Baker '53, OD '54

Robert A. Baker ’53, OD ’54 died Dec. 1, 2015, at age 95. He served in the U.S. Army for three years before moving to Forest Grove, where he attended Pacific and received both his bachelor’s degree and doctor of optometry degree. He established his own optometric practices in Brewster and Coulee, Wash. In 1973 he and his wife sold both his practices to become missionaries for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his wives, Edna and Doris; and his brother and sister. He is survived by his children, Donna Rae (and Jay) Riddel, Jeannie (and Mike) Scharbach; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and an extended family.