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Ancestors of Lynn Dale Baker
1.Lynn Dale Baker, born September 16, 1947 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA.He was the son of 2. Forrest Fred Baker and 3. Invalene Owens.He married (2) Lorrie Lee gardner October 09, 1967.She was born May 20, 1949 in Blue Island, , IL.She was the daughter of Vernon gardner and Muriel.He married (3) Joyce Yvonne Ward April 09, 1980 in Tucson, Pima, AZ.She was born November 01, 1937 in , NM, and died September 20, 1985 in Tucson, Pima, AZ.He married (4) Pearl Eloise BUTCHER April 18, 1986.She was born February 10, 1941.
Notes for Lynn Dale Baker:
Born in St. Frances Hospital in Waterloo, IA. Lived in Waterloo until he
graduated from high school when he moved to Muscatine, IA to attend Stanley
Counsultants Drafting Apprentiship School for two years. After graduation he
enlisted in the Army with a guarentee to attend the Army drafting school at Ft.
Belvoir. During bsaic training he took a test and qualified for Officer
Candidate School. He graduated from Infantry Officer Candidate School in
May,1969 and was assigned to Ft. Rucker, AL and Panama, Canal Zone prior to
being assigned to Vietnam. While in Vietnam he was assigned to 1/6th INF where
his Battalion Commander was LTC Norman Schwartkoff who would later become the Commanding General for the Gulf War against Iran. During Vietnam Lynn was an Infantry Platoon Leader, Executve Officer and a Company Commander. After
Vietnam Lynn was assigned to Ft. Huachuca, AZ as Chief, Training and Facilities
for the post. He left the Army in 1972 and moved to Tucson, AZ where he lives
today. He worked for the City of Tucson in the Water Department where he was a
draftsman, budget manager and superintendent for Services and Maintenance of
the distribution center. Lynn attended Pima Community College and earned two
degrees in Management and accounting. After leaving active duty he joined the
Army Reserves and spent 8 years with 8th BN 40th AR the local tank battalion.
In 1997 he retired from the Army Reserves with 4 years active duty and 25 years
in the reserves as a LTC.
| Notes for Lorrie Lee gardner: She graduated from West High School in 1967 and worked as a secretary while living in Muscatine, IA. While Lynn was attending OCS at FT Benning, GA Lorrie joined him half way through the course and lived in Columbus, GA. They lived outside of Ft. Rucker, AL when Lynn was stationed there and had a room mate, J.D. Barrett a friend of Lynn's from OCS, who shared with the expenses. When Lynn received orders for Vietnam Lorrie moved with Robin to Tucson, AZ to live with her prents who had recently moved from Waterloo, IA. After Vietnam they lived on Ft. Huachuca, AZ for the two years Lynn was stationed there. After seperation they moved to Tucson, AZ. Lorrie never worked after Muscatine, IA and was a housewife. After Lynn divorced Lorrie on Feb. 27,1979 she and Robin and Ryan lived in Tucson for a while and moved later to Pinetop, AZ in the White Mountains. Per the kids request Lynn took custody in 1983. Lorrie remained in Pinetop until Ryan left home and she then moved back to Tucson. Lorrie worked a number of jobs from waitress to secretary. She lived with a number of boyfriends but never married. |
2.Forrest Fred Baker, born September 18, 1913 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA; died January 24, 1987 in Waterloo, IA.He was the son of 4. George Anton Baker and 5. Lillian Belle Moulton.He married 3. Invalene Owens June 14, 1935 in Waterloo, IA.
3.Invalene Owens, born August 13, 1913 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA.She was the daughter of 6. John Cleveland owens and 7. Gladys Irene Meriell.
Notes for Forrest Fred Baker:
He was born on a farm outside of Waterloo, IA which today is in the
eastside of the town, fully grown. His father left and his mother married
Frank Cole who raised him. While in his early teens his father had him
driving a concelled booze truck during probation. With his mother's
signature entered the Navy while still in his teens. Information is not
specific but two ledgers exist from his Navy days. These ledgers list
ports he entered and is full of dance cards primarily from Japan. While
still in the Navy while on leave he asked Invalene to marry him and they
married shortly after he got out of the service. In the beginning they
were poor and he had a number of jobs. Tells of being fired from John
Deere the first time hitting the supervisor with a shovel. During his 37
years a Deere's he left a couple of times to sell encycolapedia and
cookware. Was a district manager and made very good money but was on the
road alot. Ended up going back to Deere's to have a more stable life.
After he initially retired from Deere's parked himself in front of the TV
and watched soap operas. At some point he got involved with the Moose
Lodge and that was his central point in his life until he died. Best known for
his seven car garage and having every tool in the world which his friends would
barrow and never return. Next would be his basement with fully stocked
bar, pool table and his cigarette lighter collection. He was a hard man
but was a good teacher in his own way. Always said it took him three wives to
have a girl and it did. Second wife, Quedia, was what he would call a paid baby
sitter which he did pay dearly for in the long run. Only lasted 4-5 years. When
he died, of everything,he willed his body to the University of Iowa for
medical research. They returned it a year later which shocked everyone.
back to Waterloo. Cremation.2nd Wife -1951c. Quida with daughter, Sandra,
from previous marrage.
3rd Wife - Joyce Kerkoff with one son (Peter Allan Beck - adopted by
Forrest). Forrest had two children with Joyce. Lillian Margaret Baker and Allen
Baker.
| Notes for Invalene Owens: Left Waterloo in 1915 per the divorce agreement that she would live with her grandmother Estaline Meriell in Eagleville, MO. Lived there until 1925 when her grandmother died. Returned to live with her mother in Waterloo. Left Waterloo in 1949 when she married Merlyn Bolin and moved to Peroia, IL. |
Children of Forrest Baker and Invalene Owens are:
| i. | Larry Donald Baker, born November 06, 1937 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA; married Lauraine Rose Lanz October 05, 1963 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA; born September 28 in Cresco, Howard, IA. |
| Notes for Larry Donald Baker: Born in Waterloo, IA and raised there graduating from West High School. Spent a tour in the Air Force and taught at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. After leaving the service sold ads for the Yellow Pages and did very well. Left the phone company to work for an individual who sold hearing aides. Larry ended up buying Black Hawk Hearing Aid Company for almost 30 years before he sold it and then worked for the new owner at his leisure. As the first born Larry set the example that the other boys would have to live by. Always worked and had a good job selling papers or working at Reber Avenue Grocery Store. Always watched his money and saved it so he always had nice things. |
| Notes for Lauraine Rose Lanz: She was a proffessional secretary when they got married. Managed the office at Black Hawk Hearing Aid Company. In her spare time she was always making or weaving garments on her loom. Lauraine also had a very special ability when it came time to play the slot machines. She always found the right machine that paid off very well. Larry and Lauraine both worked vey hard and were able to make sure they had time to play. On an average of twice a year the would take a nice vacation and were able to travel to Hawaui, xxxxxx and their favorite place was in Florida. |
| ii. | Lee Dean Baker, born February 23, 1941 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA; married Sharon Ann klasing June 08, 1963 in Meth Church, Peoria, IL; born February 28, 1944 in Peoria, Peoria, IL. |
| Notes for Lee Dean Baker: He was raised in Waterloo until he was in his mid-teens when he decided he would go live with his mother in Peoria. Lee was inducted in the Army and spent the majority of his two year tour in Germany. Earned spare money shooting pool. He always worked in the retail business first as a shoe salesman and later changed to a leading department store in Peroia where he worked his way up to buyer making trips for the company. Lee was very sports oriented and this involved his two sons. Always good for a game of basketball or a trip to a ball game of any kind. Die hard Yankee fan. |
| Notes for Sharon Ann klasing: She was born, raised and spent her whole life in Peoria. Worked primarily for the same dentist her adult life as a dental technician. Dedicated to the upbringing of her sons and keeping Lee out of trouble. |
| 1 | iii. | Lynn Dale Baker, born September 16, 1947 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA; married (2) Lorrie Lee gardner October 09, 1967; married (3) Joyce Yvonne Ward April 09, 1980 in Tucson, Pima, AZ; married (4) Pearl Eloise BUTCHER April 18, 1986. |