Tyler J. Baker

OAKWOOD Tyler John Baker, 27, of Oakwood passed away on Saturday (March 23, 2019).

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18).

Tyler was born on August 16, 1991, in Urbana to parents, Michael Baker and Cheri Baker. He is survived by his mother, Cheri Baker; two sisters, Heather and Alexis Baker; great-grandparents, David and Evelyn Darr; grandparents, John and Nancy VanVickle; uncles, Dan Baker and John (Jami) VanVickle; and an aunt, Lori (John) Dorwart.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Baker; sister, Bethany Baker; grandparents, Gracye Baker and Lee Jr. Baker; and great-grandparents, Ralph and Sigried VanVickle and Florence Baker and Lee Baker.

Tyler was a 2009 graduate of Jamaica High School. He attended DACC on the Lowell and Florence Crawford Scholarship then went on to further his education at Eastern Illinois University. Tyler graduated Summa Cum Laude from Eastern with both his Bachelor of Science in Business and Master of Business Administration in Accountancy.

He was employed as the Supervisor of Accounting at Wolfram Research in Champaign.

Tyler enjoyed spending time with his much larger and protective friends. He excelled at and craved the competitive nature of video gaming. He was an avid reader and full of knowledge.

Tyler will be remembered most for his sarcasm, great sense of humor, and goofy laugh. His wittiness and big heart will be greatly missed.

Tylers heart is once again whole as he is reunited with his father and sister in Heaven.

"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason." Dr. Seuss

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 27, at Sunsets Oakwood Chapel, 105 East South Main Street, Oakwood, IL 61858. The funeral service for Tyler will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 28, also at Sunsets Oakwood Chapel. Pastor Mike Roberts will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tylers honor to Eastern Illinois University: School of Business or at www.eiu.edu/giving.

Please join Tylers family in sharing memories, photos, and video of his life at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Wednesday March 27, 2019 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset's Oakwood Funeral Chapel 105 E. South Main Street Oakwood, , IL 61858 Funeral Service Thursday March 28, 2019 11:00 AM Sunset's Oakwood Funeral Chapel 105 E. South Main Street Oakwood, , IL 61858