BAKER, Charles (Mike)

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, November 26, 2010 Charles M. Baker, 67, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., born June 14, 1943, in Westfield, N.Y., passed away Nov. 19, 2010. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, November 29, 2010 Charles (Mike) Baker passed away Nov. 19, 2010, at Hospice Family Care, Prescott, Ariz. He was born on June 14, 1943, in Westfield, N.Y., the son of Charles F. and Belva T. Baker. Mike lived in Tucson, Ariz. from 1951 until moving to Prescott in 1980. Mike enjoyed spending his time fishing and working on cars. He worked for Canyon Auto & Truck Repair for eight years as a master technician until retiring in 1996 due to health building and restoring old cars that are entered annually in the Christmas parade. Mike is survived by his son Michael (Kendra); daughters, Darla (John) Tamra (Kit); and brothers, Jack (Darlene) and Steve; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his parents Charles and Belva. Mike will be missed dearly by all the lives he touched and the many friends he had. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Information provided by survivors.