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Baxendale, John William Born April 13, 1930 in Krebbs, OK and passed away February 10, 2009 in Mesquite, TX. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Melvina Baxendale; son, Blair Baxendale; brothers, Wade Mumaw and Lawrence Mumaw. He is survived by his loving wife, Faye of Garland; son, Scott Baxendale of Denver, CO; brother, Jim Mumaw and wife, Myra of Dallas; sisters-in-law, Juanita Mumaw of Dallas and Mary Mumaw of McAllister, OK; stepsons, Mike Ford of Farmersville, Robert Ford of Hawkins and Joe Ford, Jr and wife, Dawn of Plano, many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many dear and wonderful friends. Bill graduated from the University of Oklahoma. He served a total of 2 years in the Air Force and 4 years in the Army as a 1st Lieutenant and a pilot in Korea. After Korea, he was a pilot for TWA. Later, he gave up flying and took up Research and Development for several industrial manufacturers based in Minneapolis, Kansas City, Denver and Cedar Rapids. His accomplishments for these various companies were outstanding. Later, he owned Baxendale, Inc., a metal fabrication company, in Garland for many yers. Bill's engineering expertise was well known in R& D and many companies sought that expertise. At the time of his death, he was semi-retired, but continued to serve as an R& D engineer for his wonderful friend (who felt more like a son), Scott Stewart, at Paper Tube & Sales in Dallas. Bill often spoke of the many places he had visited all over the world and the people he had met. His experiences were many and always interesting. He served on Boards of Directors, for drug rehabilitation, in trying to help people get through this nightmare disease. Bill golfed with a group (The Warriors) at Royal Oaks Country Club, Dallas, for many years. The association with this group was a very important part of his life. These men were long-time friends whom he loved dearly. Bill will be greatly missed by family and friends. His memory will live on with all who knew him, he was so loved. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 14, 2009 in Restland Memorial Chapel, Dallas, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society .
[Published in Dallas Morning News on Feb. 13, 2009]