Irving (Irv) Leroy Baker, 81, died of natural causes on December 2, 2017. Irv is survived by his brother John Baker (wife Diane) of Clewiston, FL; his son Tom Baker of Aurora, CO; three granddaughters, three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Edward and Liz Baker; brothers Henry Baker and Bud Baker; sisters Frannie Sergeant, Lucy Howard, Jessie Besaw and Maryann Hibbert; his son Timothy Baker; and his wife Nina Baker. Irv was born on March 21, 1936 in Oswego, NY, to parents Edward and Liz Baker. He spent his career as a truck driver and spent his later days traveling and investing. He enjoyed family, golfing and racing. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He will be missed by all.
A celebration of life service is scheduled for December 9, 2017, at 1 PM with a luncheon to follow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 601 NE Ave B, Belle Glade, FL 33430.
Look For Me In Rainbows
“Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.
In the morning sunrise when all the world is new,
Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.
Time for me to leave you, I won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky.
In the evening sunset, when all the world is through,
Just look for me and love me, and I’ll be close to you.
It won’t be forever; the day will come and then
My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again.
Time for us to part now, we won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky.
Every waking moment, and all your whole life through
Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.
Just wish me to be near you,
And I’ll be with you.”
“Life is but a stopping place, a pause in what’s to be,
A resting place along the road to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys, paths along the way,
We all are meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay.
Our destination is a place far greater than we know.
For some, the journey’s quicker, for some, the journey’s slow.
And when the journey finally ends, we’ll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace, together with the Lord.”
Don’t Grieve Me Now, For Now I am Free
“Don’t grieve me for now, for now I am free.
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift-up your heart, and share with me
God wanted me now, he set me free.”
