Scott Baker

On August 29, 2018
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Scott Baker, age 60 of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. Born on July 18, 1958, he was the son of Virginia and Dr. Clyde Baker formerly of McMurray, PA. Beloved husband to Starlet Shoup Baker. Dear brother to Cindy (Vince) Baker Lamberti, Lee (Tom) Baker Hokaj and Jane (Brian) Baker Andruscik. He was blessed with many nieces and nephews. Scott was preceded in death by his siblings, Lynn (Gary) Baker Fritz and Clarke Baker.

Scott was an active member at many churches, settling at Grace-on-the-Mount Anglican at Mount Washington, PA. He loved singing, song writing, playing the guitar and harmonica, and was one of the original members of the Peters Township High School Marching Band where he helped compose drum cadences still used today at PTHS. Scott wrote worship music that is sung by different churches all over North America. He was a teacher who was committed to classical education and implemented rhetoric programs at 4 different classical schools. Scott and Starlet enjoyed being outdoors together, the mountains and hiking. He was an avid cyclist. Scott was a lifetime Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. He will be missed not only by his family, but also by his friends that he so dearly cherished.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 10 AM at Grace-on-the-Mount Anglican, 319 West Sycamore Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, (412) 381-6020. Arrangements are entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace-on-the-Mount Anglican Church, 319 West Sycamore Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.

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Tracey Bromwich Kasnic

Aug 30 2018

I was so saddened to hear this news. Such good memories from school. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian , Kirsten, Liam, Emma, Levi, Sophie & Sadie Donohue

Aug 31 2018

Sad to have him leave us way too soon. We will remember his songs, deep conversations about living life intentionally, and the way his eyes lit up when he smiled at some dry, sarcastic comment. He put down the tracks for worship that many of us are following decades later. We will miss him.

Larry Anderson

I was shocked and deeply saddened as I learned yesterday of Scott's earthly passing. Scott and I spent many hours cycling and talking after our rides (many 50 + miles). However, my most precious memories of Scott are our times singing in the Grace praise band. His songs are still some of my favorite worship songs and my heart smiles as I think of those precious times. What stands out as I think of our times cycling and singing, is Scott's character. His love of the Lord, his gentleness and kindness, his unassuming manner, his dry wit and intellect, and his gentle smile will stay with me on this earth until I experience them again with him later. What a gifted, humble, loving friend. My heart is heavy and my prayers are with you as I think of you Scarlet and the Baker family, and with all of Scott's friends as we mourn together. Just maybe in eternity, God will allow Scott to lead all of us and indeed all believers in worship of our Lord Jesus. I don't like the phrase "rest in peace" as Scott is not resting, he's singing!

Lance Collins

Starlet, my heart searches the depths for words. I have none, except these few that I lay at your feet. Scott Baker has ever been a man fully alive. And God is the God of the living. Therefore, Scott was—and still is— a man of living magic; because, the places that words cannot reach music invades. And Scott is a master of both forms of magic. I still see the glint in his searching, blue eyes. I can hear his resonating voice caressing contemplative utterances. When we spoke, we were listened to with a logocentric soul more acutely tuned to our intentions than perhaps we ourselves were. When we listened, we were uplifted and expanded by reflections carefully weighed and finely sculpted. Words can bear a beauty that is heavy like gold. Scott showed us that. He’ll show us again.

Louis and Sue Siko

Dear Starlet, We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our lives have been blessed by knowing you and Scott. May the Lord comfort you and keep you in His everlasting arms.

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