Shane Donald Baker

Shane (Pyryt) Donald Baker rejoined his loving parents in heaven on April 16, 2025 in Casper, Wyoming at the age of 60 following a short illness. 

Shane (Pyryt) Donald Baker was born June 19, 1964 to Donald Baker and Kathie (Robson) Baker in Newcastle, Wyoming joining his older sister Sandra. Shane spent his childhood in Mountain View & Arminto, Wyoming. 

Shane was a man of many trades and spent many years doing roofing and other various lines of work. He was very handy and could build just about anything he put his mind to. Sheds, picture frames, shadow boxes, spice racks, and so much more. 

Shane spent time in many different parts of the great state of Wyoming including Newcastle, Casper, Upton as well as parts of Florida, Montana and Colorado. Shane was a dedicated Dale Earnhardt fan and loved trains. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Denver Broncos. He really enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and dirt track racing. He was a regular fan at the Casper Speedway as well as Gillette Thunder Speedway. Shane had a way with young children and they just adored him. He has left many young ones saddened by his sudden passing.

Shane is preceded in death by both of his parents, his Paternal grandparents Wallace and Claire Baker, and maternal grandparents Vern Robson and Ruby Carney as well as an Aunt Cynthia Geelan. He is survived by his sister Sandra Whitney and her significant other Nick Wolfe of Casper, Wyoming, niece Crystal Whitney of Louisiana, niece Amber Whitney of Louisiana, nephew Ira Whitney of Colorado, niece Samantha Price of Wyoming, nephew Shane Wolfe of Wyoming, nephew Benjamin Wolfe of Wyoming, longtime on and off partner Lisa Wickwire and her family Lavelda Wickwire, Crystal (Jason Bruyette) Wickwire and Travis Wickwire. Uncle Mike (Barbara) Geelan, as well as cousins and their families, his great nieces and nephews and many close friends. 

Donations may be made to Newcomer Funeral Home to assist the family with final arrangements.

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