Commodore Baker

January 18, 1924 - September 17, 2020

Commodore “Jay” Baker Jr., 96, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Adam’s Heritage, Monroeville. Born in Woodburn on January 18, 1924, he was a member of the Woodburn United Methodist Church, Woodburn. He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post 377 in Woodburn for 71 years. He was also a lifetime farmer and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his children, Kay (Rodger) Shellenbarger of Hoagland, Gwen (Steven) Kammeyer of Woodburn, Jack Baker of Fort Wayne, Robert Baker of Monroeville, and Thomas Baker; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Violet Baker in 1993; son, William Baker; and siblings, Dorothy Snook, Cecil Baker, and Richard Baker. Private services. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to Adams Heritage, Monroeville. For online condolences, please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com.