Michael Francis Baker

It's hard to believe it’s been a little more than one year since the passing of our beloved brother, Michael. Like many others affected by the pandemic, we continued to postpone a large gathering over the past year. In our hearts we feel it’s well overdue and time to celebrate Michael’s life.

We will be honoring Michael with a Memorial Park Bench and picnic at Freedom Park. This park was special to Michael because he often took his boxer Sebastian there for walks and play time. This will be a time for sharing those wonderful and funny memories of Mikey. There will be a photo display and we welcome ANY photos you might have. Our family sincerely hopes you will be able to share this day with us.

The Memorial Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 11 am - 2 pm at Freedom Park-Shelter A (closest to the parking lot); 2000 9 ¼ Ave, Hanford. Bring your picnic lunch, we’ll provide water, drinks, chips & cookies. Masks & hand sanitizer will be available

If you’re interested in attending and want further picnic information or just want to get in touch, please contact Lynde Baker Gillespie or Cynde Baker Wall through FB Messenger. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Michael was born and raised in Hanford, CA and graduated from Hanford High School in 1980 where he was in the concert and marching band for 4 years. He loved to watch college and pro sports and attend band competitions. His favorite teams were the 49ers and Giants.

You could always count on him to crack jokes and make you laugh. His favorite games were Dominos, 31 and Left-Right-Center and could be found regularly playing with his best friends Fred & Diane. He was a very kind, generous, thoughtful and giving person with a big heart. The final blessing of his life was to see his wish to be an organ donor come to pass. Michael loved his family dearly and will be missed every day by those who loved him.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Lawrence-Baker, grand-parents Burl & Stella Baker and Joe & Laura Fragoso. He is survived by his father Maynard Baker and Marvolene Pruett “Mom”, sisters Lynde Gillespie (Doug), Cynde Wall (Jerry), brother Tim Baker (Alicia), nieces Kirstie Gillespie and Laura Wall, nephews John Wall and Dominic Baker and his canine baby Sebastian.

Sincere gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and all staff at CMRC as well as Jose from Donor Network West for all their loving care given to Michael and our family. Special thanks also to all those who have kept us in prayer.