Steven Gary Baker

Steve "Bakes" Baker, age 51, a resident of Berkley, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born January 10, 1964 at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac to Gordie and Jeanette. Steve was a graduate of Berkley High School. After graduation he attended Ferris State University, where he played baseball. After Ferris State, Steve began his own business as a painter, SGB Painting. He loved all sports, but his true passion was baseball. His favorite player, the great Johnny Bench. Steve supported all of the Detroit sports teams, especially the Tigers and his NCAA choice was the Spartans. At heart he was a huge University of Florida fan. He supported the Gators in all athletics especially his passion, baseball, and also football and basketball. Steve had a vast knowledge of sports statistics. He enjoyed watching historical documentaries about baseball. He could call a stat at the drop of a hat. Steve always wore a baseball hat. He had collected nearly all of the MLB team hats and took pride in his collection, using his hats to stage the night's match-ups. Steve enjoyed adjusting his roster with Jacob in their Fantasy Football League and playing Playstation sports games like MLB The Show, Madden and NHL. Along with playing sports, Steve was active in his community. He was a longtime baseball coach, and was currently the assistant varsity baseball coach at Berkley High School. Some of Steve's other loves were barbecuing, cooking, hockey, watching Seinfeld and taking his dog, Balou, for walks. Steve's family describes him as a "happy-go-lucky" guy who loved laughter and always had a smile on his face. Steve was very passionate about baseball and sports, but his true passion and love was his family and his wife Robin. He was an amazing father and loving husband. Beloved husband to Robin Renee` Baker; married 26 loving years. Most loved father of Jordan Brooke Baker, Jacob Brandon Baker and Jenna Drue Baker. Dear son of Gordon Dale Baker and the late Jeanette. Brother of Mike (Jessie) Baker and Dave (Lisa) Baker. Brother-in-law to Steve Link, Christopher (Michelle) Link and Jeff (Angela) Lemier. Son-In-Law to Jerry (Julie) Link and the late Donna (Guy) Langston. Steve also leaves behind his Golden, four legged friend Balou. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. Fourteen Mile Road, Birmingham, MI 48009. Arrangements entrusted to Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors, 705 W. Eleven Mile Road (4 blocks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak, MI 48067. Please share a thought or memory with Steve's family at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. In lieu of flowers, the family would sincerely appreciate memorials to: https://www.gofundme.com/7k6qquq4 ___________________________________________________________

Steven Gary Baker

January 10, 1964 - October 17, 2015