Harvey Ryman Baker
April 24, 1940 ~ March 5, 2021
Harvey Ryman Baker, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away at 12:51 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2021 at his home. Harvey was born in Indianapolis on April 24, 1940 to Chris Baker and Alice Decker Baker. He married Beverly Tindle on July 2, 1994.
Harvey was a hard worker and retired from two places of employment. He retired from Day & Night Manufacturing after 29 years of service and then from Kehein in Greenfield after 27 years. He was affiliated with Revival Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Clifford. He loved music, movies, cooking and classic cars.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Eli Johnson officiating. Calling will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with final expenses.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Baker; children, Wanda Baker and Christine (Jim White) Elkins; step-children, Lisa (John) McFarland and Chris (Sally) LeBrun; a brother, Roy Brickert; sisters, Rosalyn (Ron) St. John, Robin (Mark) Yaklin, Ella Popiel and Jane (Charles) Breeding; grandchildren, Jason Camp, Ryman Camp, Kristin Compton, Brooke Busack and 8 great-grandchildren.
Harvey was preceded in death by his father, Chris Baker; mother, Alice Dody and a brother, James Baker.
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I dont believe I have a childhood memory without him and the family in it He was a good man My Condolences to the Famiky
I will always remember Harvey in all the Holidays especially Christmas, the Bbques, and the Beach parties while growing up. He was a great Brother-in-Law.
Lora Miranda
When I was little ever summer we all would wait on the bakers to come to my grandma Becky house we all have a big dinner my mmommy judy neal love Harvey’s they was good friends now their both in heaven with grandma and grandpa
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Kind, caring, smart and always there to help. Harvey colored in coloring books with me when I was little. Took me to see Elvis impersonators, he shared movies and music when I got older, and was my ride to the hospital when I had my first daughter. He was the best! Harvey will always be in my heart. ❤️
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I have so many great memories. From the Christmas parties where Harvey made my first Tom Collins🍹, then finding myself laying in the wet grass in the front yard cause I had to many, to Harvey being the first, and only, Santa my son would ever go to. He always made me feel welcomed and part of the family. I’ve always loved him as my surrogate dad. He will be missed. Thank goodness for all the pictures and videos. 📹📸
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Loved talking about old movies with Harvey….especially the old westerns…Happy Trails my friend!!!
Dad,
I have too many good memories to even begin to list them here. I just wanted to say that we know how lucky we were to have you as our Dad. You loved us unconditionally and taught us to be responsible adults.
This is so hard. We knew it was coming but we were never going to be ready to lose you. We know you’re at peace now and that makes missing you easier.
We love you.
Wanda and Chris