Vernon Dale Baker, 85, Independence, Mo., formerly of Hamilton, Mo., passed away on May 17, 2015, at the Rosewood Health & Rehabilitation Center, Independence.

Vernon was born on March 10, 1930, to Marion and Claire Schlemminger Baker. He was a graduate of the Hamilton High School.

Vernon has been a member of the Mt. Washington United Methodist Church in Independence since 1957. He retired from ARMCO Steel in 1986. He was a Boy Scout and member of Troop 276 for many years.

Vernon was a loving husband, father, and "poppie". He will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul.

He married Joan Connor on November 26, 1950. She survives of the home. Additional survivors: Daughter-Katherine (Chuck) Canfield, Lee's Summit, Mo.; Son-David (Anna) Baker, Independence, Mo.; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m., 1 hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Interment: The New York Cemetery, SE of Hamilton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Washington United Methodist Church, 584 S. Arlington Avenue, Independence, Mo., 64053.