September 22, 1945 ~ March 15, 2023
Born in: Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Coye E. Baker, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2023. Coye is survived by his loving wife, Susanne Baker; precious daughter, Katy (Jody) Perry, and children, Allison Crull and Chad Campbell; brother-in-law, Eddie (Jody Weller) Klune; loved grandchildren, Kendi Swearingen, Hannah Quandt, Taylor Campbell, Logann Campbell, Connor Crull; great-grandchildren, Liam and Poppy Swearingen.
Coye was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Baker; father, Calvin Baker; only brother, Garry Baker; mother-in-law, Josephine Betts; sister-in-law, Lana Hunter.
Coye was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on September 22, 1945. He spent his early childhood in Scappoose, Oregon, and returned to Oklahoma City with his family when he was sixteen. Coye earned a graduate degree with honors from the University of Oklahoma in 1968. He participated in ROTC while at OU, joined the US Navy, and entered flight school after graduation. He was discharged as the sole surviving son when his beloved brother Garry was killed in Viet Nam. Coye later became a private pilot and owned several planes that he used for this business. Coye moved to Pueblo as an owner/partner of Fountain Foundry. Coye continued to work as a metals broker until his retirement in 2016.
Coye was a devoted husband to Susanne for 26 years. He was a proud father who loved his baby girl Katy. He enjoyed traveling, history, his church, First Presbyterian Church, of Pueblo, and Bible study with friends, Roy and Shirley Rogers. Coye never met a stranger. He had many good friends and close extended family members. Coye would share with others that he had once wrestled a bear and had the pictures to prove it. He had a will-lived, colorful life and enjoyed every new adventure.
Service by Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, at First Presbyterian Church, 220 W 10th St, Pueblo, CO. on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
The service will be livestreamed at: http://facebook.com/fpcpueblo or http://firstprespueblo.org/worship
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Memorial Service: March 24, 2023 3:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
220 W. 10th Street
Pueblo, CO 81004
719-542-1552
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I worked with Coye for several years at Central Machine and Tool. He was the BEST Sales Manager I ever worked with. His professionalism was unmatched by anyone. All his customers enjoyed him and bragged about him. I really miss him and his companionship. May the family rejoice in his loyalty and love….
Paul Hays
General Manager
Retired with Lou Gherigs Disease
I worked with Coye for several years at Central Machine and Tool. He was the BEST Sales Manager I ever worked with. His professionalism was unmatched by anyone. All his customers enjoyed him and bragged about him. I really miss him and his companionship. May the family rejoice in his loyalty and love….
Paul Hays
Retired with Lou Gherigs Disease
Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear of my very good friends passing. I am sure that he is looking down from Heaven on you and your family. My condolences for you.
My deepest condolences to Susanne and the rest of the family. May he rest in paradise.
Dear Coye, I knew Coye from the first time he met Susanne. What a kind, generous man and a wonderful husband for Susanne. He will be truly missed by all those who lives he touched! Rest in peace.
Dear Susanne, I am so sorry to hear of this loss. May the good and funny memories prevail!
I am so very sorry for your loss
I can see his smile, hear his slight southern drawl, and feel his hand gripping mine in greeting. He always made me feel loved and welcomed, had great stories to tell (I loved the bear story), and shared his faith openly. I look forward to the day when we will meet again. His loss is great and my heart goes out to you, Susanne, Katy and all your family. Roger agrees with me.
What an absolutely delightful man Coye was! Such an honor to have known this kind and caring gentleman.