Timothy Robert Baker
October 3, 1987 - February 23, 2012
Timothy Robert Baker
1987 – 2012
Timothy Robert Baker passed away Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 in a tragic avalanche while snowboarding outside the boundaries at the Canyons ski resort in Park City, UT. Tim died pursuing one of the many things he loved.
Tim was born in Boise, ID, Oct. 3, 1987. He was raised in Salt Lake City and attended Horizonte High school and graduated on time. Thank you to Darryl, his teacher at Horizonte, for helping Tim achieve his goal.
Tim had a passion for knowledge, always wanting to learn. He was a history buff and was very knowledgeable on many subjects. Tim lived life to the fullest and his stamina was amazing. He loved a good debate on a variety of subjects and was always up to discuss social injustice, global warming and anything important. He was strong-willed and very adamant about his opinion but he was also very compassionate.
Tim worked at Legends at Park City Mountain Resort as a cook for 3 years and he made many wonderful friends there. His last job was at the Corner Store at the ski resort. He spent a summer working at Ruth’s Diner and would ride his 10-speed bike to work up Emigration Canyon. He had planned on attending wildland fire fighting school this year to pursue a job working outside in a physically demanding position. He could snowboard all day, then spend 2 hours in the gym, then go for a 20-minute run, always working towards becoming extremely fit so he would be able to perform as a firefighter.
The family would like to thank The Canyons Ski Patrol, and we are so sorry Tim’s actions put your lives in danger. We would also like to thank the AirMed team, as well as Daniel at the U of U hospital for his help.
Tim is survived by his parents, Pat and Nancy, and his younger brother and best friend Mark, his grandmother, as well as numerous aunts and uncles & cousins. He leaves behind many friends whom he loved dearly.
Services will be held at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT, Tuesday Feb 28th between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tim’s name at any Utah First Credit Union.
In Loving Memory
Don't think of Tim as gone away - his journey,s just begun, life holds so many facets -this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears - in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today- how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost - and Tim was loved so much.
Jim , Lorraine Baker & Family
Salt Lake City, Ut
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart just breaks. Nancy, I want you to know if you need anything please let me know. Even if you just want to talk. My friend Ian works patrol at The Canyons wanted to offer his condolences to you & your family. Tim will be greatly missed
Carole Murnin
Salt lake city, Ut
My prayers are with you and your family, I know we are never ready to loose a loved one. Enjoy they loving moments and memories you have for Tim and may he rest in peace. I know you guys are in the best of hands by staks funeral parlor they took care of my brother and family when he passed I know they will do a wonderful job. Once again my condolences
Ashley Martinez
Salt lake city, Ut
Mark and Nancy, I am so so sorry for your loss of Tim. I am in complete shock and extremely saddened. I remember playing with Tim when Becky and I were little and climbing trees. I even remember when Time pushed me out of a tree! You are both in my prayers. We will all miss Tim.
Kimberly Hilton Bradbury
Murray, Ut
Nan, Mark and Pat We are all so incredibly heart broken for you all. Tim has left this realm but I know his spirit will live on and he will live on through all those he loved and was loved by. As fate would have it , i cannot find your phone number Nan, Tom and I will try to make the service on Tuesday if we can. I hope that the powers that be will shelter you and provide some comfort during this hardest of all possible times. we are keeping you in our hearts and prayers. love & light
Gail Krug and family
Salt Lake City, ut
We want to offer our heartfelt condolences to all the family for your tragic loss. We hope your wonderful memories of Tim help comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Kristi & Mark Baklund (Rick's sister&brother-in-law)
Deming, Wa
To the family. I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of Tim's passing. You all have my deepest sympathies.
Steve Lambert
nan, nan
Pat, Nancy, and Mark, we are so sorry to hear about you losing your son and brother. Although I did not know him well, I enjoyed meeting him and Pat I loved sharing stories of raising our teenagers. May God be with you at this time Ray and Debbie Loudin
Ray and Debbie Loudin
salt lake, Ut
Greg, it is so hard for us to write that you are gone. You are supposed to drive up with your car loedad with plants, a radiant smile, anxiously waiting to tell stories regarding those plants you bought. But now we are sitting here with a hole in our my heart and tears in our eyes��??this is just not fair. You are far too young and talented with such a vision, so much to explore and share and discover. But most of all, you needed and deserved more time with Sue.We did not know until a year or so into our friendship that YOU were a famous horticulturist with books and many credentials. We were always impressed with your encyclopedic knowledge. Although we were just seat of the pants gardeners, the four of us found friendship in movies, stand up comics, cuisine, arm chair travel, international students, politics and life. Thank you for being an outstanding friend to us and for opening your heart. You are now in a place of peace and harmony with no stress��??forever a gardener.Harriet and Jim
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Greg, it is so hard for us to write that you are gone. You are supposed to drive up with your car lodead with plants, a radiant smile, anxiously waiting to tell stories regarding those plants you bought. But now we are sitting here with a hole in our my heart and tears in our eyes��??this is just not fair. You are far too young and talented with such a vision, so much to explore and share and discover. But most of all, you needed and deserved more time with Sue.We did not know until a year or so into our friendship that YOU were a famous horticulturist with books and many credentials. We were always impressed with your encyclopedic knowledge. Although we were just seat of the pants gardeners, the four of us found friendship in movies, stand up comics, cuisine, arm chair travel, international students, politics and life. Thank you for being an outstanding friend to us and for opening your heart. You are now in a place of peace and harmony with no stress��??forever a gardener.Harriet and Jim
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A bit unconventional, but a taste of the cotemnimius' love for Greg:Dan Heims Greg Speichert an icon in the horticulture and water gardening industry passed away today in Pennsylvania. So sad. November 5 at 9:40ama0b7a032 Commentsa0b7a0Likea0b7a0RemoveJimmy Turner Does anyone have any news?November 5 at 9:43am��?��Like��?��DeleteC.L. Fornari Oh, no. One of the great spirits in gardening.November 5 at 9:54am��?��Like��?��DeleteLaura Summerhill Deeter I can't find anything online at this point.November 5 at 9:59am��?��Like��?��DeleteDiane Blazek Very sad news. Horticulture has lost another good one.November 5 at 10:08am��?��Like��?��DeleteKathleen Grube Holly cow. He was so young. What happened?November 5 at 10:30am��?��Like��?��DeleteShirley Bovshow Sorry to hear about Greg's passing.November 5 at 10:31am��?��Like��?��DeleteDenise Wiles Adams I am so sorry. This is shocking news.November 5 at 11:14am��?��Like��?��DeleteDoreen Howard OMGosh! I was to call him Monday for an interview. He was a true giant in the industry and a good person.November 5 at 11:15am��?��Like��?��DeleteJames Waddick Dan any details? This sounds too odd. Accidental or ? What happened?November 5 at 11:48am��?��Like��?��DeleteDebbie Lonnee I just saw it on Chris Beytes blogged and I am stunned. First Jack Williams and now Greg. Who is at the breeder conference and can you fill us in? This is so sad . . . .November 5 at 1:03pm��?��Like��?��DeletePam Potts Camp Total Shock!November 5 at 2:07pm��?��Like��?��DeleteDan Heims Greg was attending the conference here, felt sick and went back to the Fairfield Inn and died last evening. He had plants in his car that were recovered by Longwood for his wife Sue. I will miss his startling smile and his grasp of horticulture. We had a moment of silence at the meeting today.November 5 at 2:53pm��?��Like��?��DeleteBarry Yinger Amazing. He was here Tuesday, stayed over, and Wednesday morning he loaded up plants and went to the conference. No sign that anything at all was wrong.November 5 at 3:11pm��?��Like��?��DeleteDebbie Lonnee Thank you Dan for the explanation, it is appreciated. Glad thatGreg spent time surrounded by fellow plant geeks before he was gone . . .November 5 at 3:15pm��?��Like��?��2 people��?��DeleteRobyn Brown I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace.November 5 at 4:37pm��?��Like��?��DeleteLaura Summerhill Deeter I'm still in shock! Man time to go tell everyone I care!November 5 at 5:14pm��?��Like��?��DeleteKaren Padgett I've heard him speak, a very nice guy and down to earth.November 5 at 5:42pm��?��Like��?��DeleteStephanie Cohen I have known him for many years. He stayed at my home the last time he spoke in Pa. He was 48. Those of you who planted Persicaria Red Dragon'-this was his plant. He was a member ofPPA, a graduate horticulturist, a lecturer, and garden writer. My condolences to his wife. we shall miss him.November 5 at 6:28pm��?��Like��?��1 person��?��DeleteC. Dale Hendricks Good God!!! Greg was a fine and gentle man- unbelievable!!!! My very best to Sue .November 5 at 7:45pm��?��Like��?��DeleteTim Wood I cannot believe this. I was just catching up with him at the conference. I left the conference this morning and just found out. I am so sad right now. Greg was such a special person, besides being on the the best plantsman I've ever met. A Genuine person. I'm in shock.November 5 at 8:01pm��?��Like��?��DeleteRob Cardillo Hard to believe what a bright and vigorous plantsman. I visited his water plant nursery some years ago and he and Sue were so hospitable.November 5 at 8:57pm��?��Like��?��DeleteStephanie Cohen Me too!StephNovember 5 at 9:39pm��?��Like��?��DeleteKelly Norris So sad to hear about this. It was good to finally connect with him for a length of time this summer at PPA. Terrible loss Saturday at 1:52am��?��Like��?��DeleteMary Walters OMG- Greg was a kind & giving person, knowledgeable plantsman, and good friend. Both he & Sue had been through some tough times but he always had a good attitude.He truly loved plants & was a very sharing individual. Sympathies to the family. What a loss to this industrySaturday at 2:51am��?��Like��?��DeleteChrista Hanson I only recently met him a year or two ago. Actually I didn't know he was a big deal in horticulture, I just met Greg and his wife when I returned home to visit the children's garden program from my childhood, of which he was now director. A great chat with a very good man, who was obviously well-liked by everyone in the hort world. My heart goes out to his wife, family, and friends.Saturday at 5:11am��?��Like��?��DeleteBrent Horvath Greg and I talked about Clematis and Asclepias at the meeting on Wednesday evening. I would love to name a plant in his honor.Saturday at 7:05am��?��Like��?��DeleteJanet Draper i am utterly speachless. My heart goes out to Sue.i originally met greg at plum creek nursery about 1992, and our paths have crossed many times since even in tough times, greg was always positive and upbeat, and always so enthralled with anything possessing chlorophyll. what a loss.Saturday at 7:48am��?��Like��?��DeleteStephanie Cohen Dear Brent,What a super idea! You are a caring and generous person.StephSaturday at 8:14am��?��Like��?��DeleteCharles Thomas Greg and Sue are well known and admired in the water garden community. They were especially helpful with two International Waterlily and Water Garden Society meetings in Chicago. Bless them!Sunday at 9:07am��?��Like��?��DeleteSteve Aitken Greg was one of the nicest guys I have come across. Very patient with a novice editor on his first shoot.Sunday at 9:09am��?��Like��?��DeleteJo Ellen Meyers Sharp This is so very sad. Greg was on the local organizing committee for the 2011 GWA symposium meeting in Indianapolis. He loved his job at Hilltop and was so enthusiastic about the potential of the garden there. I've known him for many years and will miss his wonderful, generous spirit and that great smile. My column in The Indianapolis Star Nov. 20 will be about Greg.Sunday at 7:58pm��?��Like��?��DeleteStephanie Cohen Dear Jo Ellen,Could I have a copy? Greg and I were friends somewhere between 15 and 20years. He died on my birthday. I would ppreciate it if you could.StephanieYesterday at 12:00pm��?��Like��?��Delete
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