Vallecito, CA…Kenneth Dale Baker, of Vallecito Ca, passed into Glory after a short illness on December 27, 2015. Kenny was born in Long Beach, Ca on January 10, 1963 to Dwight ‘Ed’ and Mary Kesterson Baker. Kenny graduated from Calaveras High School and joined the Navy. He sailed on the maiden cruise of the USS Carl Vincent, an aircraft Carrier. This was a yearlong, around the world cruise, stopping in every major port. The ship was home ported in San Diego Ca. After discharge he attended Sacramento City College, then returned to Calaveras County and worked as a landscaper. In 2010 he opened his own property maintenance business. Kenny was an avid Seahawks fan and enjoyed fishing, boating, camping and NASCAR racing.

Kenny is survived by his mother, Mary Baker of Vallecito, Ca, Sister & brother-in-law, Becky and Joe Berube, sister Vickie Baker Dunn of Elk Grove, CA Nephews Joey and Jason Berube, nieces Holly Self and Katie Owensby and 6 great nieces and nephews, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kenny was preceded in death by his father Dwight ‘Ed’ Baker and older brother Timothy E Baker

Burial will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at Refuge Church, 641 Murphy’s Grade Road, Angels Camp Ca. Saturday January 9, 2016 at 1 PM