William "Bill" Robert Baker

William "Bill" Robert Baker

  • May 26, 1960 - December 8, 2011
  • Los Angeles, California
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“Losing Billy shocks me. He was a great friend over 10+ years. He had a way of caring that was rare, he would play your favorite song, in his home...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: sean martin - Miracle Mile, CA

Scout Troop 133. Billy is in the front and center, standing up, lots of blond hair. “I was greatly sadden to hear of Billy's passing. Billy and I went to Northview and North Central High School, and were both in Boy Scouts together. ...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Chris Schaefer - MO - Friend

“Billy Boy, you will be missed by so many. You were loved by all who knew you. The songs in your head put love in our hearts. I will always remember...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Jacque & Mike Griffin - Cambria, CA

“My thoughts are with you all. ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Melissa Dahl - Minneapolis, MN

“Billy and I met soon after college while selling advertising for the Alternative Magazine for Jacque and Mike Griffen (predecessor to The Hot Potato)...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Dawn Crews Hauser - Indianapolis, IN

“Debby, my prayers are with you and your family. May Bill's life live on forever in your hearts. He was taken much to soon but rejoice that one day...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Carol Heggestad - Victoria, MN

“To the Baker Family, May God bless you and keep you all safe and warm at such a difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Joy GRUBB - Clarksburg , MD

“Debby and your whole family. I have been thinking and praying for you all for weeks. You are such an inspiration to me with such a strong faith.....Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Barb Suapaia

“Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Y ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Susie and John Ross

“I was heartbroken to learn of Bill's passing. Over the years we had pretty much lost contact, but we were Sigs together at IU and we shared some...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Michael Atwood - Indianapolis, IN

“Our hearts go out to everyone in the Baker family as we remember Bill. But our thoughts keep going back to those happier times - Bill was always...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Lynn Christea Chambers - PA

“I remember Bill from way back in High School,. He was a a very talented and passionate musician, and he was always smiling and sweet. I extend my...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Angie Brooks - Indianapolis, IN

“Kathy and family: I was very sorry to read about the passing of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. John Connor ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: John Connor - Carmel, IN

“Bill, Jim Settle and I played music together while at Northview and then for a while at North Central. He was a very talented and caring guy. We...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Jim Hill - Charlotte, NC

“Bill and I went to John Strange Elementary, Wyandotte, North View, and North Central together. After college I would often run into him when he was...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Carolyn (Thiel) Land - Fishers, IN

“Dear Baker Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Brian and Bruce Buchanan - IN



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William (Bill) Baker, 51, of Los Angeles, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2011. He was born in Indianapolis on May 26, 1960. Bill graduated from North Central High School and then attended Indiana University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Bill will be remembered not only for his love of music, but his vast knowledge of music and his ability to play a wide variety of instruments. He was a talented musician and a composer and currently has music being played in 52 countries.
Bill is survived by his wife, Daniele; his parents, Jim and Kitty Baker; sisters, Debby (Dan) Fairley, Kathy (Chris) Christea; and nephews, nieces, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at Meridian Street United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 28, at 2:00 p.m. Following the service a celebration of Bill's life will be held at the home of Chris and Kathy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bill's name may be made to Sigma Chi Fraternity Educational Foundation and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

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