James is survived by his wife, Anita Baker; son Troy Baker; daughter-in-law Denise Baker; daughter Terri Fernandez; son-in-law Bill Fernandez; daughter Coral Heslin; and son-in-law Mathew Heslin; sister Mary Ellen Gernetzke and brother-in-law Ron Gernetzke; step-granddaughter Janelle Seitz, step-granddaughter Jennifer Guillen, grandchild William Fernandez, grandchild Jason Fernandez, grandchild Katie Baker Thorpe, grandchild Lauren Baker, grandchild Brittany Heslin, grandchild Mattison Heslin, grandchild Reagan Heslin, great grandchild James Thorpe, great grandchild Charlotte Thorpe, nephew Mark Gernetzke, niece Megan Peterson, nephew-in-law Chase Peterson and cousin Louise Kenevan.
A prayer service for James will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary, 14801 Beach Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, 6931 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. A celebration of life will occur Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Elks Lodge, 7711 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
Arrangements under the direction of Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683.(714) 893-2421
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