Roy Franklin Baker Sr., 92, of Mesa, Arizona passed away August 15, 2010. He was born May 7, 1918 in Algona, Iowa to Myron and Olive [Crouch] Baker. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elaine C. Baker; one son Ron Baker; his parents; brother Louis Baker and sister Bonnie Benner. He is survived by his daughters Rosella (Don) York and Marsha (Bill) Pirtle; son Roy Franklin (Joni) Baker Jr.; sisters Velma Griggs, Helen Klein and Izetta Weaver as well as 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial be made to the Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements under the direction of Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, Mesa, AZ.