Randy E. Baker's Obituary
Randolph Edward Baker was born on May 11, 1952, to Ralph Glyn Baker and Phillis Lorene Webster Baker in Schenectady, New York. As Randy told the story, at the age of two, he told his parents he wanted to get out of New York because it was too cold there. The Bakers soon made their cross-country trip to California, where they settled.
After a long illness, Randy passed peacefully in his sleep on July 21, 2023, at 71 years of age.
Randy spent some time in the Navy until he had a near fatal head injury. He retired from the military on total disability. He worked as an accountant and was an active and dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Escondido, California.
Randy, the second of six children, is survived by two sisters, Rebecca and Rachael, and three brothers, Ralph, Russell, and Robert.
He married Jodie Baker in 1977, and to their union was born one daughter, Barbara Jodean Baker Drummondo. Randy was blessed to have one grandchild, Stephen Guy Drummondo. All survive him.
Randy is also survived by his wife of 15 years, Hope Johnson Baker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held August 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1917 East Washington Avenue in Escondido. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. and will be followed by the service at 10 a.m. There will be a private graveside service.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association.
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