Harold 'Howard' Baker Obituary (1928

Howard Baker, 94, passed away peacefully May 3, 2022, in Ellensburg Washington surrounded by his family. Howard was born April 16, 1928, in Winnipeg Manitoba to mother Mary Baker and father Benjamin Baker, both deceased. His brother Samuel (Mickey) Baker, deceased. He never stopped living life to the fullest. His passion was his love for his family and determination to put a smile on everyones face he met. He had a gift for making people feel loved and cared for. When Howard would meet new people he would start every conversation with "Have you heard of the Pacific Science Center?" as this was his biggest accomplishment other than his family. Howard started his projectionist career in Canada as a young man following in the footsteps of his father. He came to the Seattle Washington in 1962 to open the Pacific Science Center during the Worlds Fair where he had a wonderful career of 40 years. Howard was known as Mr. Imax as he installed and ran Imax. In 1965 he met his loving wife of 56 years Polly Baker. The next chapter of Howards life brought his daughter Reesa who meant the world to him. Howard was a family man who dedicated any and all free time to his wife and daughter. It did not matter what they were doing or where they were going as long as they were together. After his 40-year career at the Pacific Science Center Howard and Polly chose to move closer to Reesa and her family in Ellensburg, Washington. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, building models and spending time with his grandchildren. Most recently his biggest pleasure was his great-grandson, Colt Benjamin. Howard was an inspiration to everyone he always had a kind word to say and always made everyone feel loved. To know him was to love him. He is survived by wife Polly Baker, daughter Reesa Duncan (Craig Duncan), grandchildren Josh Duncan (Brianna Duncan), Brooke Payne (Joseph Payne) and great Grandson Colt Duncan. He is survived by many nieces and nephews in Vancouver, BC Canada. The family will hold a celebration of life in the coming months. In lieu of flowers we request the following, Pacific Science Center Virtual Field Trips ( free to low income schools and communities). Pacific Science Center 200 2nd Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98109.