Korah Baker

Korah Asbury Baker, 88, of Casa Grande died Aug. 26, 2008 at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center.


Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel. The funeral will follow at 10. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Mr. Baker was born in Glenwood, Iowa, and was a son of Ward G. and Florence R. Baker. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945, during World War II. He worked as a traffic manager. He was a member of United Methodist Church of Casa Grande.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lola W.; three sons, James G. Baker of Norfolk, Neb., Ward A. and W. Thomas Baker of Casa Grande; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Edward R. Baker.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 10480, Casa Grande, AZ 85230.