William D. {Bill} Baker

William D. Baker, 97, formerly of Walkersville, died at Northampton Manor in Frederick on June 11, 2007.

He was the husband of Margaret Crum Baker, his wife of 71 years, who died January 8, 2003

Born March 14, 1910 in Woodsboro, he was the son of the late John D. Baker and Nellie Cramer Baker.

Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching his friends bowl. He enjoyed time with his family.

Surviving are a son David L. Baker and his wife Barbara of Palestine, Texas, a daughter Doris L. Harbaugh of Walkersville Md., four grandsons, James Harbaugh of New Midway Md., Stephen Baker and his wife Kelli of San Antonio, Texas, Benjamin Baker of Austin, Texas, and Dr. Russell Baker and his wife Adri of Austin, Texas, one granddaughter, Kathie Harvey and husband Chris of San Jose, California, three sisters Catherine Eyler of Delaware, Pauline Harris and her husband Jim of Theodore, Alabama, Mae Rippeon of Woodsboro Md., one brother Ernest Baker and wife Jean of Woodsboro Md., and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers John and Daniel Baker and one sister Helen Fogle.

Visitation: The family will receive friends on Wed., June 13, 2007 from 6-8 P.M. at Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Walkersville,

Services: Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 14 at 10 A.M., with visitation one half hour before the service.
Interment will be private at Glade Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Walkersvillle Vol. Fire Co., Woodsboro Vol. Fire Co. or the charity of your choice.