Beau Baker

March 26, 1986 - April 21, 2021

Beau William Baker, age 35, passed away on April 21, 2021 in his home in Shawnee, KS. Visitation will be held from 1-3pm, April 28, 2021 followed by a funeral service at Maple Hill Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS. Beau was born in Overland Park, KS to Lisa Whinery Lewis and Glenn Baker on March 26, 1986. Beau was always seen with his backpack that had his bible, various books from his recovery group, and his note book he was using to work his step program, and jolly ranchers to share at meetings. Beau enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with friends, getting tattoos. Beau loved his mom and Eli deeply and worked hard to make his loved ones proud of him. He leaves behind his wife Krista Jaksich-Baker, his son Elijah (Eli) Baker, 2 daughters Astrid Jaksich-Baker, Vera Jaksich-Baker, mother Lisa Kaye Whinery Lewis, father Glenn Edward Baker, in laws Rodney and Linda Jaksich, step mother Shannon Marie Baker, brother James Logan Baker, sister Kari "Brooke" McCleary, Grandmothers Patricia Rose Baker and Silvia G. Brown, as well as extended family. family members and many friends. Beau attended Shawnee Mission North High School, Shawnee Drive Community of Christ, worked a variety of jobs, most recently at Pizza Hut and enjoyed skateboarding with his son. An affable character who struggled with drug addiction and who was proud to have been clean since Christmas, Beau made a concerted effort since Christmas Day 2020 to be clean. And he took great strides to go through detox, rehab and to get enrolled in the Oxford house. His premature death comes as a shock to all who love him. The family of Beau wishes to extend our sincere thanks to his sponsor, and friends at CMA.