Raymond "Ray" Baker's Obituary
Raymond Baker left this world for another, unexpectedly, December 10, 2010 at his winter home in Mooresville, North Carolina. He was born on August 30, 1942 in Muskegon, Michigan. Ray was a graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School and also a graduate of Ferris State University in 1962 and went on to acquire a Journeyman Tool and Die card from General Motors. He was the founder of Baker Engineered Racing Engines, Pro / Cam, Integrity Trailers, and Ray Baker Classics. Ray was awarded the Manufacture of the Year by American Speed Association, inducted into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame, and the Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame. He was the recipient of FSU Alumni of the Year 2009, and currently has an exhibit at the Gilmore Car Museum. Ray was a longtime resident of Spring Lake Michigan, where he spent his final years restoring classic cars and spending time with his children and grand children. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Elmer, and brothers Henry and Claude (Joan) Baker. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Linda; children, Jeff (Susan), Jennifer, Joel (Kate), Steve (Kelly), Michelle (Troy) Gundy and brother, Al (Grace); sister, Margie (Bill) Sangster; his grandchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family. Ray’s visitation will be held 2-4 & 6-8 PM on December 18th & 19th, and funeral service will be held at 3:00pm, Monday, December 20, 2010 at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Home, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 231-798-1100 Memorial contributions can be made to the Ferris State University Automotive Department.
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