Thomas (Tom) V. Baker of Peyton, Colorado passed away with family by his side on Monday, November 8, 2021.  Born February 27, 1955 to Raymond and Dorothy (Brackney) Baker, he is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Baker (Cudney), daughter, Danielle (Jason) Conquest, son Jon (Janelle) Baker and seven grandchildren, Emma, Olivia, Griffin, Logan, Ainsley, Tenley and Hadley, brother Ken Baker, several nieces and nephews and extended family. 

Born and raised in Flushing, Michigan, Tom married Jo Ann (Joey) in 1981. After joining the Air Force, they lived in England, Arizona, and Michigan where he worked thirty years at Sears and than car sales for Delehanty Pontiac / Ford in Flushing, Michigan. After raising their family, Tom and Joey moved to Colorado where he built their house.  Upon retirement from sales, Tom became a bus driver for school District 49 in Falcon, CO.

Tom enjoyed all types of hunting, fishing, camping in the mountains, hiking, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. 

He will be forever missed by his family, numerous life long friends, work familes and relatives.  

A celebration of life in Michigan will be announced at a later date (after the holiday season).