Crowell Baker ’52

In the words of his wife, Deedee, Crowell Baker "died suddenly, quickly, and we believe painlessly from a heart attack after a good game of golf" on Oct. 14, 1999. Two suffragan bishops officiated at his memorial service in Trinity-St. John's Episcopal Church in Hewlett, N.Y. Classmates attending the service included George Dean, Lefty Thomas, Kirk Parrish, Mike Kennedy, and John Scully.

A graduate of Groton, Crowell majored in history at Princeton and belonged to Colonial Club.

He and Edith Knapp were married during his second year at Harvard Business School. Crowell rose through positions with Playtex and Harper's Bazaar, before settling into senior management in several perfume companies. Gentleman and bon vivant, Crowell organized his life around a devotion to the Episcopal Church, family, and in particular his support of Deedee's vocation to the priesthood.

Crowell and Deedee moved to Lawrence/Cedarhurst, N.Y., in 1959, where Crowell served more than 30 years in the Lawrence Assn. His devotion to the Diocese of Long Island was profound and steady, culminating in Deedee's ordination to the priesthood in 1990.

Crowell is survived by Deedee, two children, Crowell and Janaan, and one grandchild. We extend to them our profound sympathies.

The Class of 1952