Clay (Clayton) B. Baker passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 22, 2022. He was at home in Kamiah, Idaho with Hospice Care. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada of American parents on May 2, 1935. He traveled to Calif. with his mother, Kathleen, in 1948. After graduating Venice High School, he served in the Navy SeaBee's, then went to work for General Telephone Co. of Calif., now known as Verizon.. In his retirement, he enjoyed serving in Kiwanis (Oregon), was VP of the Idaho County Republican Central Committee, a Freedom Credit Union Board Member and was a Deacon at Kamiah Bible Church. Clay is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sally, his daughter, Lisa Kellim, grandchildren Michael (Brittany) Kellim, Shannen Kellim and 6 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.