Milton Baker

Nibley, Utah - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, A. Milton Baker, age 74, of Nibley, passed away peacefully at his home in Nibley, surrounded by his loving wife and family on June 9, 2015. He was born November 11, 1940 in Teasdale, Utah, a son of Alfred and Marva Mary Williams Baker. He graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1959. He received his BS Automotive Engineer from Utah State University. Milt married the love of his life, Carolyn Preece, December 20, 1963 in the Logan LDS Temple. He was an active member of the LDS Church, serving as Bishop, Young Men's President, in a Stake Presidency, as a Temple Worker, and he and his wife served a full time mission in the Philippines. He enjoyed gardening and was the recipient of the beautiful yard award. He liked 4-wheeling, cooking, fishing, shooting, Nascar, sporting events and playing with his grandkids. Milt is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, of Nibley; children: Shannon and Rodney Mayes of St. George; Randall and Penny Baker, Teresa and Thomas Jones, all of Mesa, Arizona; Jennifer and Kenny Holmes, and Matthew Baker, all of Nibley; Shauntell and Abel Kanigan of Cedar Hills; 20 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Heber and Doris Baker of Pleasant Grove; Meleta and Robert Taylor of Orem; and Colton Baker of Payson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister-in-law: Karen Baker. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 15, 2015 at 12:30 P.M. in the Nibley 8th LDS Ward Chapel, 130 West 2600 South in Nibley, Utah, where friends may call for viewing Monday morning from 10:00 to 12:00 Noon prior to the services. Burial will be Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 11:30 A.M. in the Teasdale Cemetery in Teasdale, Utah, under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.