Douglas Jesse Baker

BURLEY – Douglas Jesse Baker, age 82, of Burley, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, peacefully in his sleep at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley.

Doug was born September 22, 1941, to Jesse and Ireta Baker in Beaver, Utah. He was raised in Beaver, Utah, and graduated from Beaver High School, Class of 1959. He received a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University in 1968 and received a Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 1975.

He married Lois Durfey for time and all eternity in the St. George LDS Temple September 10, 1965. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many ward and stake positions throughout his life. He is the father of six sons. After the loss of his first wife, Doug met Marie Larsen, and they married on November 11, 2017, instantly becoming stepfather to Marie’s six children.

Doug will be remembered for his love of the Savior, his devotion to the gospel, and his work ethic. He was an avid gardener and loved to watch his garden grow.

He is survived by his sons, Brent (Dana) Baker of Santa Clara, Utah, Bernell (Irene) Baker of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Jesse Baker of Dallas, Texas, Kent (Angeles) Baker of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Dean (Stefanee) Baker of Jamestown, Ohio, Dale (Deanna) Baker of Arlington Texas; eighteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Jerene Weeks of Logan, Utah, and Carol Palmer of Washington, Utah; and a brother, William (Bill) Baker of Springville, Utah. He is also survived by his second wife, Marie, her children, Kent (Robyn) Larsen, Tiffany (Mike) Madsen, Holly (Jim) Madsen, Cory (Holly) Larsen, Brandon (Susan) Larsen, Sonnet (Jeff) Boulton; her 28 grandchildren; and her 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lois; one brother, Ken; and one sister, Phyllis.

The funeral will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Summit LDS Ward Chapel, 4561 N. Buckboard St., in Eagle Mountain, Utah where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 9:00 to 9:45 prior to the services.

A graveside service will follow Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the Bicknell Cemetery, located at highway 24, Bicknell, UT 84715.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley, Idaho.