Gerald P. Baker, age 86, of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Gerald retired from GM Diesel after 31 years. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 65 years, Marjorie; his children, Douglas (Jan) Baker, Brian (Dawn) Baker, Sandra Sheldon; grandchildren, Chris Baker, Mike Baker, James (Dyamie) Baker, Derek (Courtney) Baker, Joshua (Ashley) Baker, Sarah Sheldon, Krystal Sheldon, Robert Sheldon, Autumn Sheldon, Case Sheldon; great grandchildren, Hunter, Averie, Bailey, Weston, Aspen, Olivia, Maverick, Brody, Serena; sister, Betty (Emerson) Smith; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Alice DeMeester, Fern Eldridge, Roger (Sue) Lewis, and Bert (Joan) Boes. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alaska Baptist Church Missionary Fund. Interment in Alaksa Cemetery.