Chandler Holden Baker

Chandler Holden Baker passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on February 20, 2012. Chandler was born on January 25, 1992 to his loving parents David and Denise Baker. He resided in the family home in Lake Forest Park, WA his entire life and attended Shoreline Schools graduating from Shorecrest High School in 2010.

Chandler attended Edmonds Community College in 2011 and was planning on attending the Seattle Maritime Academy this fall to obtain his captain’s license.

Growing up Chandler participated in many different sports and activities in the community. He had a love for the water and boating. He enjoyed cruising in the family boat on Puget Sound and in the San Juan/Canadian Gulf Islands. Chandler also had a love for water sports on Lake Washington and the Columbia River at Crescent Bar. He was also an avid snowboarder at Stevens Pass and the family’s annual trip to Whistler, B.C.

Chandler was never seen without a smile on his face. He lit up every room he entered, leaving a positive influence on all who met him. As someone said in a Facebook quote; “you are loved by so many it is a blessing that people like you are cemented into so many hearts and lives. Even though your time here wasn’t nearly long enough, your story lives on buddy, because all of these people miss you and will remember you and will share the life of Chandler Baker with everyone they meet because you’re with all of them.”

One of Chandler’s last comments to his mother was; “I’m Living Life Mom, Just living life”. A very true statement as Chandler did indeed live life to the fullest every single day. One of his favorite posters had the following statement on it; “Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today” -James Dean.

Chandler is survived by his parents David and Denise Baker, his brother Brandon Baker, his best friend and love of his life, Aluna Ademasu. His grandparents C. Don and Sallie Filer, second mom, Annette Ademasu. His Uncle Doug and Aunt Candy Filer, Aunt Julie Baker, Aunt Paula (Kevin) Congleton, Aunt Elizabeth Volpe, Uncle Tod (Anne) Filer. Cousins Shawn (Jenna) Filer, Christopher (Jesssica) Filer, Karen (Charlie) Kump, Janet Abercrombie, Tim Congleton. Nieces and nephews Ava and Caleb Filer and Stella Filer, Mikhail and Louise Kump. And his precious kitty cat Mandy. Along with numerous friends. Preceded in death by his Great Grandmother (Mama), Juanita Holden Grant, grandparents Lorraine Filer and Jack and Beverlee Baker.

Please join us in a celebration of Chandler’s life at the Lake Forest Civic Club on Sunday March 4, 2012 from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. 17301 Beach Drive NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155.

Please visit the website at www.acaciafuneralhome.com to read the full obituary and to sign the online guest book.

Remembrances to Children’s Hospital should you choose.

Gone but not forgotten. Rest in Paradise Chandler.

Arrangements under the direction of Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Seattle, Washington.