More detail on this person: Clifford Darrell
Baker, 66, passed away suddenly Saturday, July
30, 2011, at his home.
Cliff was born in Astoria, Ore., attended schools
there and graduated from Troy State University in
Alabama.
He was commissioned as an officer in the U.S.
Army, and loved his Army career as a pilot, Army
ranger and operations officer.
Upon retirement from the Army, Cliff enjoyed a
second career as a San Luis Obispo County
Deputy Sheriff.
A fierce patriot, he strove for excellence in
everything he did. He managed to find the fun in
every activity because life was too short to be
taken seriously.
In retirement, he had time for his twin passions,
tennis and travel, and threw his heart into both
with the same dedication he brought to everything
else.
Family was Cliff's mainstay. He was a loving
husband, father, uncle and friend.
He leaves a void which will be hard to fill.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Meg; daughter,
Stacey Arthur (Rob); and half-brother, Ron Slyter.
He was preceded in death by his two sons Quinn
Robert and Marc Clifford; and parents, Cecil and
Judith Baker.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Old Mission Church
in San Luis Obispo.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to a charity of your choice.
Cliff, you are safe home. Rest in peace.
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