David Lee Baker

David Lee Baker, 74, of Davenport, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1949, in Casa Grande, Arizona, to Red Bird Baker and Della Baker.

David was raised by his parents in the Cherokee Nation and while his family moved with work, he called Porum, Oklahoma,home.Asan adult he lived in Oklahoma City before moving to Davenport in 1988.

David served his country as a proud member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from June 30, 1970, to December 16, 1971.

David dedicated over two decades of his life to serving his community as a firefighter with the Oklahoma City Fire Department from November 16, 1973, until June 1, 1997.

David met Brenda Diane Jerkins Gipson in July of 1981 and married on December 3, 1984. He had a great life taking family vacations in the Colorado Mountains near Antonito, Colorado. He enjoyed fishing with his kids and grandkids. They would often have dinner at Viva Veras where David would bring home a load of tacos!

David was dedicated to his family and friends. He was also an avid fly fisherman and hunter. He was very proud of his Cherokee heritage. He was known for his dry humor, quick wit and long deep conversations about life. He would often pepper you with one liners from Lonesome Dove. If you didn’t laugh several times in his company, then you weren’t paying attention! He is deeply loved and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Baker; children Tamberly, Michelle, Brian, Michael, Sabra, and Stacy; siblings Roger, Dean, Wanda, Patricia, and Debbie; 18 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Red Bird and Della Baker, and siblings Billy, Tommy, Donna, Linda, and Susie, as well as his grandchild Nathaniel Baker.

A funeral service, visitation, and reception will be held at Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Chandler, Oklahoma. Military honors and burial will take place at Fort Gibson National Cemetery. All times and dates to be announced. Service updates can be found at www.parksbrothers.net. Services are in the care of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler, Oklahoma.