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Obituary
Christopher James “C. J.” Baker, born on August 4, 2010, in Trenton, Michigan, was raised in Gibraltar and passed away on July 27, 2024, at the tender age of 13. C. J. leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish his memory.
He is survived by his loving parents, Chris and Andrea Baker, and his beloved sister, Calli. His grandparents, Carl and Diane (Nau) Baker, and Steve and Cathy (Bell) Stoddard, as well as his great-grandmother, LaJune Nau, will deeply miss him. C. J. is also remembered fondly by his uncles and aunts: Carl Baker, Greg and Amy Stoddard, Bryan and Rachael (Micinski) Stoddard, and Brad Stoddard. His cousins, Sydnie, Cody, and Chase Baker, along with Colton, Bella, Lennyn, Lily, and Rayne Stoddard, will always hold him close in their hearts. C. J.’s furry friend, Remy, will also miss him dearly.
C. J. was preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Clarence Baker, Stan and Lucille (Baker) Swast, Carl Nau, Leo and Darlyn Bell, and Aisle and Edith Stoddard.
C. J. was an adventurous young man whose life, though short, was filled with joy. He loved being outside, fishing and riding his dirt bike. C.J. was an honor roll student who looked forward to entering Carlson High School in the fall and trying out for the soccer team. C. J. was always ready to try new activities and played various sports including wrestling, basketball, and football. Above all, C. J. cherished the moments spent with those he loved, especially family time on the boat.
Services for C. J. will be held on Friday, August 2nd at the Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, 30895 West Huron River Dr., Flat Rock, Michigan 48134. All are welcome for visitation hours between 2pm -7pm and a service to celebrate C. J.’s life will follow at 7pm.
In this time of sorrow, C. J.’s family appreciates the support from all those who knew and loved him. His spirit will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have been part of his life and felt the joy he brought to all that he met.
