Westchester sophomore yearbook picture

Blake Dean Baxter

1956 - May 9, 2022

Blake Dean Baxter Sr., sadly left us on Monday, May 9, 2022.

He was known for his optimism, generosity, intelligence and happy-go-lucky attitude toward life. Blake loved the outdoors and was a serious sportsman. His interests included surfing, golfing, tennis, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking and dirt biking. Blake's career in financial planning spanned four decades. He will always be remembered for his big smile and happy heart.

Blake was predeceased by his father, Dean Baxter.

He is survived by his wife, Ramona Jensen Baxter, his sons, Blake Baxter Jr. and Guy Baxter, two grandsons, his mother, Carolyn Welch Baxter Chapman, stepfather David Chapman, four sisters and brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A viewing was held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Larkin Mortuary located at 260 E. South Temple, SLC UT 84111 from 6PM to 8PM.

A funeral service was held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 135 A St., SLC UT 84103 from 12PM - 1PM.

For those unable to attend, webcasting will be available. Please visit www.LarkinMortuary.com for information.

  Posted by Mark Edward Singleton: 

Our classmate and my dear friend Blake Baxter passed away shockingly yesterday while hiking after his dirt bike got stuck in the snow. He lived everyday to the fullest knowing this day could come at any time unexpectedly. He had very high genetic cholesterol and approximately 20 stents.

Hypothermia and medical conditions contributed to dirt biker's death in Maple Canyon

Utah County Sheriff's Office

MAPLETON — Authorities say a man who got stranded while riding his dirt bike Sunday in Maple Canyon died due to hypothermia and other medical conditions before rescue crews could find him.

The man, who police identified as 65-year-old Blake Dean Baxter, rode up the canyon about 2 p.m. Sunday. When his dirt bike got stuck at about 8,200 feet elevation, Baxter contacted his family about 8 p.m. before his cellphone died and said he was going to hike down the canyon, Utah County Sheriff's Sgt. Spencer Cannon said.

"When he did not return, family members made the emergency call. SAR team members responded by foot and single track to begin the search in what quickly became whiteout conditions," Cannon said.

Officials said Baxter had a medical condition, which made the search more urgent. Two helicopters, one from the Department of Public Safety and one from the sheriff's office, assisted the search, as well as the Utah National Guard and other teams.

They found Baxter's motorcycle at 8,200 feet elevation, but they weren't able to reach him.

The difficult terrain and weather also complicated the search. Early Monday, the near "whiteout" conditions forced the crews to temporarily suspend the search. When they returned, they found a few inches of new snow on the motorcycle and footprints covered by the snow, Cannon said.

Authorities announced they found Baxter's body by 1 p.m.

"We offer our sincerest condolences to his family members. Despite all our efforts, some things are out of our control. We hope at the very least some comfort and closure will be given to his loved ones," the Utah County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

Blake & his 4 sisters

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