Thomas John Baker, 55, of Oro Valley, Arizona, formerly of Zanesville, Ohio, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020, following a long illness. He was the son of Betty Baker and the late John Baker.
Tom attended and graduated from the West Muskingum schools, Zanesville, Ohio, where he was active in 4-H, soccer and the band. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Otterbein College and master’s degree from The North Carolina School of the Arts. Tom was a set designer involved in a wide variety of projects from New York City to Saudi Arabia.
Tom is survived by his wife, Valerie D. Baker and his adored daughter, Alisa K. Baker, both of Tucson, Arizona, his sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Michael Wright and the Wright children, Weston, Marina and Julia of Pennsylvania and many friends.
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Volkan "Turk" Berksoy
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Dear Tom Baker,
I couldn’t believe it when I heard the bad news? I wish I knew what you were going through and I wish I could be there to maybe change your mind?
When I was just learning English and culture of the American society, I decided to join Jonda Fraternity, you and Brent were my pledge masters. You were the good "cop" and Brent was the bad "cop"?
Do you remember the time you and I went into TEM House a night before the Homecoming and we stole their Sorority Crest? TEM girls hated me, but they had no problem with you?
I appreciated, when you came to visit me in my 1st house and painted most of the walls, while you stayed in my house ?
It is so surreal and hard to accept the fact that you are gone forever my friend ? Rest in Peace my brother…
L.B.L.C.
Volkan "Turk" Berksoy 1990
Jane Addy
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Many thoughts and prayers seems like not enough to say. Tom was a giving soul to all who know him. May he Rest In Peace. Much Love, Jane Addy