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Melvin Otto “Bus” Baker

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Birth	:	29 Sep 1913 Harrington, Lincoln County, Washington, USA
Death	:	21 Jan 2007 Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.7075005, -117.4869003
Plot	:	Lawn 33
Description	:	THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW Spokane, Washington Wednesday, 24 January 2007, Page C7 BAKER, Melvin O. "Bus" Bus Baker, 93, a longtime resident of Grand Coulee, WA died on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Avalon Care Center in Spokane, WA. Bus was born September 29, 1913 in Harrington, WA to Clarence and Laura (Underwood) Baker. As a child he moved to Elk, WA with his family where he grew up and received his education. Following school Bus moved to Grand Coulee where he found employment as a farm hand and truck driver. Bus married Mae Kolkman in Spokane, WA on August... Read More	THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW Spokane, Washington Wednesday, 24 January 2007, Page C7 BAKER, Melvin O. "Bus" Bus Baker, 93, a longtime resident of Grand Coulee, WA died on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Avalon Care Center in Spokane, WA. Bus was born September 29, 1913 in Harrington, WA to Clarence and Laura (Underwood) Baker. As a child he moved to Elk, WA with his family where he grew up and received his education. Following school Bus moved to Grand Coulee where he found employment as a farm hand and truck driver. Bus married Mae Kolkman in Spokane, WA on August 29, 1936. Bus began his career as an iron worker/rigger with Morrison Knudsen Corp. at the Grand Coulee Dam. He later was employed by the Bureau of Reclamation. In 1954 Bus went to work for the Army Corps of Engineers, becoming the first iron worker on the St. Joseph Dam project. Bus also spent several years working for the City of Grand Coulee. He retired in 1972, following which he spent many years taking care of the area's fire hydrants. Bus always was an active member of the Grand Coulee community. He was a longtime member of the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Chief for many years. He served on the School Board, was Reserve Officer with the Grand Coulee Police Department, and a member of both the Moose Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and time at the family cabin on Sherman Creek. His outdoor activities included hunting and fishing. Bus loved dancing and socializing with his many friends. Spending time with friends was special to him. He is survived by his daughter and husband, Laura and Wes Knighten of Grand Coulee; one brother, Jim Baker of Deer Park, WA; his eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Mae in 1987, his loving friend Myra DeChenne, a daughter, Roxanna Williams in 2003, one brother, two sisters and his parents. The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at STRATE FUNERAL CHAPEL, GRAND COULEE, WA. Pastor Bill Goodin of Zion Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will take place at Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane on Friday, January 26th at 1:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department.

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Melvin Otto “Bus” Baker's memorial is located at: Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, USA.
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Melvin Otto “Bus” Baker death on 21 Jan 2007 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.7075005
Longitude: -117.4869003

Family Members:

Spouse

Mae M. Kolkman Baker

(1917 - 1987)

Children

Roxanna Mae “Roxy” Baker Williams

(1938 - 2003)

Laura Ann Baker Knighten

(1945 - 2021)

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