Eric Allan Baker Obituary
In Loving Memory of
ERIC ALLAN BAKER
April 18, 1928 – April 9, 2022
BAKER, Eric Allan, “Uncle Eric”, age 93, of La Jolla, passed away in his sleep on Saturday April 9, 2022. Eric is preceded in death by his father Fred A, Baker, his mother Thyra M. Baker, and Sister Joan E. Surls. Eric was raised with his sister, Joan, in San Francisco and moved to La Jolla in 1993 after he retired from a successful career in the shipping industry. Eric was an avid golfer and won his golf club championship in 1960. During his retirement, He enjoyed playing golf three times a week until he was 91 years old. Eric made four “hole-in-ones” in his lifetime, and achieved the last one when he was 88 years old! A 4 iron from 150 yards. Eric enjoyed traveling, fine dining, attending the symphony and was regarded as a pillar in his community as he made many charitable donations. Eric traveled the world and was a member of the Circumnavigators club in La Jolla. Eric is survived by his family: Michael, Stephanie, Jessica, Joseph, Chelsea, Kathryn, Summer, Samantha and Bradley Surls of Walnut Creek, California.
His grandnieces, grandnephews and great grand nephew: Dylan and Asher Surls, Christopher, Tiffany, and Linda Ingram. Eric’s legacy will be remembered in the hearts and minds of everyone he interacted with. His kindness, loyalty, and compassion will forever be remembered.
Services will be held privately.
