Donald Andrew Duncan Baker

Donald Andrew Duncan Baker, age 64, passed away on March 22, 2021 in Carson City, NV, due to complications with heart surgery. Don is survived by his wife, Liz Baker; his son, Ryan Baker; and his brothers, Tim Baker and Jack Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents Brent and Dorothy Baker.

Don was born on October 13, 1956 in Warrington, England, while his father was stationed there in the military. The family then moved to Texas for a short period before settling down in Stockton, CA.  Don graduated from Stagg High School in Stockton, CA in 1974.  He married Helene Raffetto and they had their one and only child, Ryan, in 1979. They lived together in the Bay Area, CA, and Issaquah, WA, while Don was an accomplished salesman. As some would say, he could sell sand at the beach.  As life happens, Don and Helene divorced, and Don later married Liz Alejo. Don and Liz spent time living in Salinas, CA, Brentwood, CA, and lastly, Reno, NV. During this time Don was a partner in Seal It International. Don and Liz spent many wonderful years together traveling, dining, enjoying life with friends and family, and raising their dogs. 

Don had numerous hobbies and good stories that he shared with many people. He enjoyed sports, camping, fishing, traveling, music, good food, and laughing to the greatest Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes. A few trips included: fishing in Alaska, traveling to Europe with Liz, attending the Kentucky Derby, vacationing in Hawaii (where in the 1980’s people thought he was Tom Selleck), and going to Giants, A’s, and 49ers games with his son, Ryan. He was a great baseball player in his younger years and had the nickname Big Bopper during his rec league softball days in Pleasanton, CA.

Don was an incredibly special person who was a friend to all and a believer in God.  To list all his attributes would take too much time but here are a few: loving, devoted, helpful, funny, intelligent, witty, charismatic, and friendly. As many witnessed, he knew how to light up a room. He enjoyed making other people happy and cared deeply for his friends and family. Don was a devoted Christian and through the Lord, he learned to give and help others. He was a humble person who didn’t ask for much help but was always there when anyone needed him. He will be greatly missed.