Obituary of Hiram Rodney Baker

Bedford Hiram Rodney Baker, 57, of 611 T Street, Bedford, died at 6:45 am on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at his residence. Born December 1, 1946 in Linton, IN, he was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Wilson) Baker. He married Sandra Enochs and she preceded him in death. He married Phyllis J. Chastain on March 20, 1985 and she survives. He was a retired tool and die maker for GM Powertrain in Bedford. He was a member of Owensburg Baptist Church, Solsberry Lodge #411 F & AM, Bedford Elks Lodge #826, U.A.W. Local #440, life member of V.F.W., Gillen Post #33 American Legion and Voyageur (member) for ten years in Voiture #1192 La Societe de Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux where he was Chef de Gare for three terms, Cheminot for three terms, Indiana 9th District Grand Cheminot and Indiana SE Grand Chef de Train. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving with his wife, Phyllis and his mother, Elizabeth Dayton of Bedford are two daughters, Amy Luman of Bloomington; Shannon Endris and her husband, Brad of Bedford; four step-daughters, Kelly Mynett and her husband, Rob of Muncie; Kathy Crulo, Karen Crulo-Rood and her husband, Rob all of Bedford; Sally Jackson and her husband, Danny of Franklin; six grandsons, Corey and Dylan Endris both of Bedford, Nick and Sam Crulo and J. T. Ernst all of Bedford, Jake Jackson of Franklin; six granddaughters, Amber and Brittany Luman both of Bloomington, Jessie Mynett of Muncie; Allie and Gracie Rood both of Bedford, Sara Jackson of Franklin; three sisters, Ann Cullison and her husband, Bucky of Owensburg; Christi Gilbert and her husband Jack of Mitchell and Nellie Bea Spencer and her husband Randy of Liberty Lake, WA; one brother, Calvert Dayton of Providence, RI. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Mildred Baker, one son, Robert Daniel (in infancy) and one brother, Robert Daniel Baker. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 20th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Merla Craig and Rev. James Olinger officiating. Burial will follow in Owensburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 19th and from 9:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. A Masonic service will be conducted at 7:30 pm on Friday by member of the Solsberry Lodge #411. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion.