Forrest M. Baker

Services for Forrest M. Baker, 91 of Kewanna, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday November 2, 2009 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna.

He passed away at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac.

Born on May 30, 1918 in Lucerne, he was the son of the late Earl and Bessie (Murray) Baker. On November 11, 1938 he married Elnora W. Yoder, she survives.

He was a 1936 graduate of Royal Center High School.

Mr. Baker was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Kewanna United Methodist Church, a former member of Royal Center Order of Eastern Star, Royal Center and Kewanna Masonic Lodges.

Mr. Baker loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed traveling, canoeing, helping friends and he especially enjoyed their time living at Lake Bruce.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Elnora W. Baker, son Bruce M. Baker and his wife, Denise, daughter, Karen J. Good and her husband, Joe, all of Kewanna, brother Dale Baker and his wife, Paula of Royal Center and sister, Helen Bonnell of Star City. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Kelly Smith (Mark), Jeffrey J. Good (Tonya), Ryan Baker (Leslie), Daniel Baker (Andrea), 8 great grandchildren, Lindsey Smith, Kara Smith, Zachary Smith, Sami Good, Jeffrey J. Good, Tosha Nice, Allie Nice, Devin Good and 1 great great grandson, Shayne Good. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Thelma McVay.

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Kewanna Chapel.

Rev. Steven McPeek and Pastor David Sommers will officiate at the service and burial will be in Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kewanna United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 398, Kewanna, IN. 46939

Online condolences may be made to the Baker family at www.harrisonmetzger.com