Roy H. Baldtrip's Obituary
Roy Howard Baldtrip Bishop Roy H. Baldtrip was born in Paradise, OK to Roy H. Baldtrip and Alice M. Jones (Higgs). He passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. Bishop Baldtrip was the eldest sibling of 5. He had 3 brothers, Bobby, Billy, and Ronnie, and 2 sisters, Audrey and Juanita. Roy moved to Wichita, KS in 1944 and later met Betty, and in 1945 she became his loving wife, a long-time partner and mother of 5 wonderful children. They celebrated 67 years of wedded bliss until the Lord called her home in November 2012. In 1957 Bishop Baldtrip started his Christian work. He held many positions, and later became a Deacon in the church, and then worked diligently and became a Pastor and later was appointed Bishop. He held many positions throughout his career as an entrepreneur-caterer, truck driver, building engineer at Sears Roebuck, maintenance supervisor at Boeing, and he led a very active lifestyle serving and worshiping the Lord. Bishop Baldtrip loved his family dearly, and always kept them in his prayers. Bishop Baldtrip leaves to mourn 4 children, Faye, Roy Jr. (Rhondrea), Roberta, and Karen (Kevin), 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, God-son, many nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family. Preceded in death by his wife Betty, daughter Donna, parents Roy and Alice, brothers Bobby and Ronnie, sisters Audrey (Red) and Juanita, and son-in-law Nate. A Special Thanks to longtime caregivers Janet, Judy, Raelene, Ebony, and Cynthia that made our family complete. Bishop Baldtrip was a faithful confidant to many. He assisted many people in his lifetime and never met a stranger. He shared an unconditional love for people. He's a retired Bishop of Full Gospel Pentecostal Missionary Association, Seattle, WA, and Pastor of God's Pentecostal Church, Tacoma, WA. He will be missed by all! Dad, we will see you in Heaven. A Celebration of Life and home going will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 1:00pm at: Mountain View Funeral Home Valley Chapel 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW Lakewood WA, 98499.
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