Todd Alan Baker

Baker, Todd Alan, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, died on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the age of 46. Loving husband of Regina Baker nee: O'Dell; dearest son of William Dean and Mary Laverne Baker; cherished father of Corina Jade Baker; dear brother of Larry (Joanne) Baker and Robyn (Ken) Smith; dear uncle to Andrea and Daniel Baker, Logan and Lauren Smith and Rodney and Beth O'Neal; dear son-in-law of Ron and Ruth O'Dell; dear brother-in-law of Rhonda (Mike) O'Neal and Ronnie (Beth) O'Dell. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Otto (Lillie) Baker and Ezra (Mary) Kidwell-Larkin. Todd was a wonderful husband, father, friend and lawyer. His priority was always his family. His wife Regina and daughter Corina were the center of his world. He was always on the go with them closely by his side. He lived his life to the fullest. He always said live for today because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Todd was an honest, respectful man full of integrity and very down to earth. He always had the best analogies for everything. He was well known for his weekend cross country road trips with his family. He loved to travel and see the world. He also spent a great deal of time in the outdoors. An enjoyable part of his life was participating in civil war re-enactments as a member of the 8th Missouri Infantry; he even had a civil war themed wedding. Todd's stories and passionate political views will forever remain legendary to those who knew him. He will deeply be missed by everyone. Todd was an Attorney with Mandel & Mandel for 20 years. He was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University (1987) and UMKC (1991), with a J.D. Degree. Interment at a later date at Ellington Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Corina Jade Baker Trust Fund, C/O Montgomery Bank, 11998 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044.