The Daily News, Longview, WA., July 31, 1986, page B2

BRUCE B. BAKER

     Bruce B. Baker of 1345 Baltimore St., Longview, founder of the Baker's Corner and Coal Creek stores, died July 30, 1986, in a local nursing home at the age of 92.
     Before retiring, Mr. Baker also owned and operated several taverns in Oregon.
     He was born in England July 10, 1894, and had lived in the local area since 1923, coming from Canada.
     He and his wife, Ethel Baker, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February. She survives him at home.
     Also surviving are two sons, Ellwood E. Kitchen of Lyle, Wash., and Theodore L. Kitchen of Woodland; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
     At the prior request of the deceased, there will be no services. McVicker's Chapel on the Hill is in charge of arrangements.

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