William Baker

William Earl “Bill” Baker, 86 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Odessa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. Donations may be made in his name to the First United Methodist Church 400 Maple St., Independence, MO 64050. Bill was born September 25, 1925 in Odessa, MO to William F. and Lillian L. (Liese) Baker and moved to Independence in 1947. He graduated high school in Odessa, MO and had received his BS from Baker University and his master’s from the University of Kansas. He had worked as a CPA for Arthur Andersen from 1950-57 and later for Manley Inc. from 1957-91. He enjoyed spectator sports and church activities. He was a active member of the First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Sertoma Club and Habitat for Humanity. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Linda Sifferd, Deborah Baker Haasis, Michelle L. Baker, Gary L. Watts, James E. Baker, Richard M. Baker and Ross A. Baker and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Baker. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Baker and a sister, Lillian F. Watts.