Alvin C Baker, 93, of Priest River Idaho passed away on January 23, 2019 at Newport Long Term Care.

He was born on May 5, 1925 in Priest River to Clarence and Ella Baker. At that time he joined one brother Robert and then later was joined by his sister Lois and another brother Lawrence.

Alvin was raised on the family farm off Quartz Creek Rd. He talked of walking several miles a day to the one room school house at the 4 corners in Snow Valley. They lived through the depression and would take their pails with sometimes just a lard sandwich for lunch.

He was drafted into the Army in August 1943. He served with the Rainbow Division during World War II in Europe. He was discharged in April 1946. Upon returning home he met and married Leona (Peterson) Baker on February 24, 1950. They had seven children.

He worked many different jobs in the logging industry as a logger and later onto chain saw mechanic. His last employment prior to retiring was with Bonner County road department.

Alvin loved to hunt and fish. He spent many days fishing at Priest Lake or ice fishing on Spirit Lake with his good friend Emmett Mullaley.

The family also remembers the many trips deer and elk hunting or fishing in the creeks or along the Pend Oreille River. His favorite being creek fishing.

For years he volunteered for the Priest River Fire Department, and was a member of the International Order of Oddfellows (I.O.O.F.)

He sure was a story teller and loved to be around people. He would also play cards, chess, play his harmonica and sing. We all remember a variety of songs he would sing while traveling to the ranch, at home and even in his last few weeks at Newport Long Term care.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ella Baker, wife Leona, son Leslie, son- in-law Scott Vail, two brothers Robert and Lawrence, and nephew Bruce Baker.

He is survived by his sister Lois Gross, and his children: Wade (Linda), Edwin (Deborah), Diane Schaff (Mike), Larinda Cook (Doug), Vicki Vail, Les' wife Tina, Chris (Debbie). As well as 22 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, two recently born great great grandsons, and then numerous nieces and nephews.

We will have a celebration of Alvin's life on May 4, 2019 at 11:00 am at Evergreen Cemetery, Priest River, Id. Following the service will be a Mexican themed luncheon (in honor of his birthday) at the Frank Chapin Senior Citizen Center in Priest River.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com .