Philip M. Baker
October 10, 1941 - May 15, 2016
Philip M. Baker of Grand Ledge passed away May 15, 2016. Phil was born October 10, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Morris O. and Lila M. (Straus) Baker. He graduated from DeVilbiss High School Class of 1959 in Toledo, Ohio and attended University of Toledo, School of Engineering. Phil owned and operated Homestead Builders and retired after twenty-eight years from United States Gypsum Corporation. Phil was a member of Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church, Charter Member and Past President of the Wacousta Lions Club, member of the President’s Club which is USG Corporation’s group of elite top salespeople, member of the Lansing Council No.29 of Masons, Grand Ledge Garden Club and golfed on the Construction Specification Institute League. Phil also enjoyed camping trips with his family as they were growing up, square dancing, sailing and wintering in Arizona for the past eleven years. He is survived by his wife of fifty-years, Susan C. (Ruby); children, David (Linda) Leathers, Debbie (Brian) Davis and Laurah (James) Georgi; grandchildren, Cassandra, Jessica, Tim, Matthew, Paul, Jena, Julianne and Jack; 9 great grandchildren with one on the way. A private funeral service was held at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to the Wacousta Lions Club, 406 N. Bridge Street, Grand Ledge, MI 48837.
Philip M. Baker of Grand Ledge passed away May 15, 2016. Phil was born October 10, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Morris O. and Lila M. (Straus) Baker. He graduated from DeVilbiss High School Class of 1959 in Toledo, Ohio and attended University... View Obituary & Service Information