Donald J. Baker was enjoying a hunting trip in Mexico when he died unexpectedly of natural causes. Don was born in Glasgow, MT on April 25, 1942, graduated from Glasgow High School and received a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Montana State University. He traveled the world for the first year of his professional life with good friend and future partner Steve Erban. They came to St Paul, MN, established the architectural firm of B.E. Architects and designed churches throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. His company for the last couple of decades, DBA Architecture, is well known for many commercial and multi-family dwelling projects.
Don was very social and had friends around the globe with whom he kept in close contact through hunting trips, fishing expeditions and social visits. He never missed a chance to gather with family or friends and accepted many invitations to weddings, holidays and graduations in order to spend time with his wide circle of acquaintances. Don had a love of the outdoors and the results of his hunting were clearly evident in his trophy filled home which closely resembled a hunting lodge. He enjoyed lengthy visits with people of all ages from the youngest grandchild to the oldest relative.
Family members include a brother Jerry (Claudia) Baker, sister LaVaun (Jim) Black of Billings, MT, Brian (Maggie) Baker, Abby and Hannah; Jeannie (Matt) Paquette, Kinsey and Wyatt; Laura (Mark) Siciliano, Jackson and Davis; Michelle (Matt) Brosovich, Brenden, Kailey, Kelsey.
Don was preceded in death by his parents L.J. (Bake) and Jean Baker of Glasgow and nephew Brad Black of Billings.
The funeral will be at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow on Jan 23, 2016 at 11:00 with a reception following. A graveside ceremony will be at 1:00pm at Glasgow Highland Cemetery.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, Lake Elmo, MN on Feb 13, 2016 at 1:00pm.
Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the Glasgow High School Educational Trust, c/o Jeanine A. Markle, 904 Wedum Drive, Glasgow, MT 59230 or Montana State University Foundation, Inc. 1501 South 11th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Saturday January 23, 2016
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Avenue North
Glasgow, MT 59230
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Saturday January 23, 2016
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Avenue North
Glasgow, MT 59230
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Jed & Darla Wier says
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Jed worked for B.E. Architects for 4 years or so. I (Darla) am from Miles City, and we also live in Lake Elmo. It was always fun to talk to him about what was going on back home. He also knew someone from Glasgow that my sister was friends with.
Keeping family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy
Jed and Darla Wier
Deb Partridge says
Great man, great sense of humor, will miss you at the Governor’s Cup…RIP Bake
Judy Daley Elletson says
Always enjoyed Donnie s good humor and enjoyment of life!