Garson R. Baker

Torrey, Utah – Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Garson Reid Baker, age 77, passed away January 13, 2022 in Washington City, Utah. He was born February 14, 1944 in Cedar City, a son of Howard Constantine and Edith Reid Baker. He grew up in Price and loved living there. The family moved to Salt Lake City in 1960 where Garson attended South High school and graduated with the class of 1962. He married the love of his life, Janet Holt on October 1, 1964 in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple January 2, 1990. They made their home in the Salt Lake City area where he worked for Milne Trucking. They then moved to Torrey in August of 1987. He drove the School Bus for Wayne School District and in the summer drove tour buses and drove firefighters to wildfires. He really enjoyed driving the fire bus. Garson is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His favorite calling was working in the Nursery. He loved the little children and enjoyed interacting with them by playing on the floor and eating cookies. Garson enjoyed family camp outs and spending time in the mountains with his kids and grandkids. He loved to drive and take long road trips to visit family members. Garson enjoyed buying and selling properties and has a home in Torrey and Washington City. He had a very keen mind and liked to stay up to date on World and Local News. He had a talent of remembering names, dates and birthdays. Garson is survived by his loving wife, Janet, of Torrey and Washington City; children: David W. and Kathie Baker of Torrey; Kalvin L. Baker of Austin, Utah; Kerry Larson of Torrey; Howard R. Baker of Washington City; Lori K. and Ryan Davis of Tucson, Arizona; Bryce A. Baker of Austin, Texas and Spencer J. Baker of Las Vegas, Nevada; 6 grandchildren: Kalee Bowles of Salt Lake City; Ivan Baker of Austin, Utah; Dylan R. Davis of Washington City; Dysen R. Davis of Tucson, Arizona; Alexa Packard of Austin, Texas; McKayla F. Baker (Deceased); great-granddaughters: Claire Bowles and Lyla Bowles, both of Salt Lake City; brother and sister: Bryce H. and Sally Baker of Tucson, Arizona; Vanice and Alan Bartlett of Chandler, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter; a sister: Gayle and Price Height; his parents-in-law: Ivan and Fay Holt; and a sister-in-law: Betty Yagues. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Torrey Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel, Friday morning from 11:30 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Torrey Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.