Anthony (Tony) James Baxter, born Dec 1952, in Kingman, Arizona passed away at home in Kingman on August 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by Kristopher Starwood Baxter, son, Bill and Stella Baxter, parents, Charles and Sonia Easter, grandparents, Vera Latimer, aunt, Judith Baxter, sister in law and James Baxter, uncle.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda (Vance) Baxter, brother, Michael (Paula) Baxter, sister in law, Vickie Crawford (Frank), brother in law, Michael Wallace Vance (JoAnne and daughter Monique), niece, Tammi (Don) Doughty, nephew Billy Jack (Krystal) Baxter and several grand nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology and Education in 1974. He worked as a police officer for the City of Flagstaff Police Department for sixteen years and Northern Arizona University Police Department for four years.

He loved his job as a police officer and was valued by many. His integrity and work ethic served him well in the course of his career. His sense of humor and heart for others was a large part of his personality.  He especially enjoyed being a Dare Office for Flagstaff Public Schools, interacting with students and his fellow officers.

In July 1999, having retired from the Flagstaff Police Department, he and Linda returned to Kingman where he taught science and biology at Kingman High School and Cedar Hills Junior High.  He had a great interest in nature and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his students.

We love him and miss him deeply.