Friend and levergunner Ron Baker passed away on Christmas

LEVERS4ME · Post by **LEVERS4ME** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:32 am

Local gun collector and friend, Ron Baker passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Christmas day. I had come to know Ron from long visits at the local gun shop. He was an intense listener and story teller who was born in 1942. Ron had a great collection of old west firearms including many lever actions and single-action colts. He was originally from Montana and always ready with a great gun story. His son Brandon is well equipped to carry on with the enthusiasm and knowledge imparted on him by his father. Ron's funeral was held yesterday and he will be missed greatly by anyone lucky enough to have known him...

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:32 am

Condolences sent to Brandon, family and friends.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:02 am

Sorry to hear this indeed. Prayers sent.

Scott64A · Post by **Scott64A** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:41 am

Sorry to hear that.
My condolences.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:35 am

Sorry for your loss - and that of Ron's family.

Not to be indelicate, but I'm curious. Isn't this a bit long between one's death and the funeral?

1942 - which means he was 65-66 when he passed. That is WAY too young!!!

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:04 pm

Sorry for the loss of your friend, Sir......He looks familiar; Did he have tables at the Puyallup Fairground gun shows?

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:39 pm

Sorry Sir.

DavidS · Post by **DavidS** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:54 pm

Sorry to hear this.Prayers sent.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:04 pm

Condolences and prayers Heath.

LEVERS4ME · Post by **LEVERS4ME** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:29 am

Ysabel Kid wrote:Sorry for your loss - and that of Ron's family.

Not to be indelicate, but I'm curious. Isn't this a bit long between one's death and the funeral?

1942 - which means he was 65-66 when he passed. That is WAY too young!!!

Ysabel Kid,

Yes,
I wondered the same thing when I got the news.
It was supposed to be held the prior weekend and I did not hear about any reason for delay of the service.

LEVERS4ME · Post by **LEVERS4ME** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:32 am

BlaineG wrote:He looks familiar; Did he have tables at the Puyallup Fairground gun shows?

I know he attended the show in Puyallup on a regular basis with his son. Not certain if he had a table, but wouldn't be surprised.

LEVERS4ME · Post by **LEVERS4ME** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:44 am

Thanks to all who have sent condolences and prayers. It's always tough to lose a friend and so unexpectedly makes it even more so. I have seen his son since his dad passed away and the boy is doing pretty well considering the loss of his father. He has a deep interest and developing knowledge of firearms old and new. Last time I saw him, he was testing out the trigger on a Colt 1911

His father would very proud of the young man.

Kindest regards,

Heath

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:20 am

I just hate losing any of the old guard.....They are too hard to replace with like quality Men......