The community and family of Thaddeus G. Baker Jr. suffered his passing on September 2nd 2008. Born on February 24, 1952 at the Naval Hospital at Great Lakes Illinois, he was a consummate waterman; swimmer, scuba diver, surfer, sailor, river runner and overall outdoorsman. Thadd was a successful lawyer in Flagstaff for over 30 years specializing in Bankruptcy and Commercial Law. Raised in Yuma Arizona, he graduated from Kofa High School, Northern Arizona University and California Western School of Law. Thadd is survived by; his wife Lynne, sons Matt, Grant, and Harris, his father Thaddeus G. Baker Sr. , Yuma, AZ, brothers Bart (Debbie) Yuma, AZ, Scott (Franceska) Tucson, AZ and Gregg (Georganna)Temecula, CA. grandchildren: Blake, Morgan, Payton and Ashlynn, Phoenix, AZ and 11 nieces and nephews. His interests turned to motorcycles in recent years. He left us too early in a tragic accident returning home from a road trip throughout the Midwest. His family and many friends will painfully mourn his passing.

Services to honor this extraordinary man will be held at Christ's Church of Flagstaff located at 3475 East Soliere Ave. , in Flagstaff on Saturday, September 13th at 11:00am. Donations in Thadd's honor are suggested to Northland Hospice, 452 North Switzer Canyon Dr., Flagstaff, AZ.