Our loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Billie LaVern Baker, age 81, passed away peacefully May 15, 2021, at the Heirloom Inn in Price, Utah.

Bill was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 20, 1939 to Hubert and Cecile Cutshaw Baker. He married Eileen Mayberry and had four children. They later divorced. Bill then married Shirley Pappas on January 6, 1975 in Elko, Nevada. Shirley passed away September 20, 2014.

Bill loved to dance and play cards in his youth. He was a tireless worker and was proud to provide well for his family. He worked with his hands as a master craftsman and commercial builder. He loved people and will be missed dearly by his children, extended family and a community of friends spanning two states.

He is survived by his four children, Crystal (Ramon) Gardea, Green River, WY, Cynthia (Jim) Gengler, Green River, WY, Catherine Mayberry, Rock Springs, WY, LaVonne Sell, Green River, WY; brother, James (Isobel) Baker; sister, Patricia (Douglas) Sandefer; 18 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; daughter, Constance Anderson; one grandson, three great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter; son-in-law, Bob Sell.

Bob will be laid to rest next to his wife Shirley in Green River, WY at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome and may share memories online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.