Darrell James (Jim) Baker

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Darrel James (Jim) Baker passed away on January 26, 2025 in St. George, Utah surrounded by family.

He was born July 26, 1935 in Roy, Utah. He was the fourth child of Thomas Parley Baker and Maud Beazer. He was the 12th child in their combined family.

He grew up on the family farm in Roy, Utah and learned to work at an early age.

Jim graduated from Weber High School, and soon after he married Sandra Jean Call in November 1954 in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple. They moved to Springdale, Idaho and began farming and soon purchased their own farm north of Rupert near Minidoka.  They had dairy cows, lambs in the fall, and cattle. He also always had a large garden. To this union, they added four children - Sherrie, Debi, Dan, and Mark. They worked hard and played hard. Jim and Sandy were later divorced.

He then married Claralynne Shipp Jentzsch. She brought five children to the marriage - Rodney, Sandi, Diane, Jeff, and Bryan. Jim and Claralynne added two more children to the family - James and Jenefer. A few years later, they adopted Todd Baker/Doohyan Song. Jim and Claralynne continued to farm, have a large garden, and raise many chickens. They also served a mission to Adam-ondi-Ahman, Missouri. James and Jenefer accompanied them on this journey. After 30 years of marriage, Claralynne passed away after a battle with cancer.

Jim then met and married Laurie Coats. Together they served a mission to Cove Fort, Utah and they also served in the Logan Temple. They were married until she passed away.

He then met and married Edna Lou Eames. Together they traveled and spent a great deal of time doing temple work. 

Jim was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a special place in his heart for the Boy Scouts of America. He took the Explorers to the Seattle World Fair in 1962, and he helped countless boys earn the rank of Eagle Scout.  Jim was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He loved his family, the Gospel, gardening, horses, and life in general.

He is survived by his wife, Edna Lou, his children: Sherrie (Willie) Heward, Debi (Dave) May, Daniel (Melanie) Baker, Mark (Diane) Baker, Sandi (Don) Capps, Diane (Ted) Hatch, Bryan (Susan) Jentzsch, Jeff (Susan) Jentzsch, James (Andrea Baker, Jenefer (Mike) Kunzler, and Todd Baker/Doohyan Song. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents, all eleven of his siblings, one son - Rodney Jentzsch, and one great grandson - Callahan May.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday January 31, 2024, at the Rupert Stake Building 324 E 18th Street Rupert with Bishop Brian Hansen officiating. Viewing for family and friends will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday January 30, 2024 at the church and one hour prior to  services.  Services will conclude with burial at the Rupert Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

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