Members of the Wasatch County Search & Rescue team are mourning the loss of one of their own. Doug Baker was snowmobiling with a group of friends in southwest Montana when a tragic accident took his life. Baker’s wife, Jodi Withers, posted about the heartbreaking news on Facebook, saying: “This morning is probably the hardest morning of my life. No more good morning kisses and cuddles, fresh-made coffee brewing just for me, and good morning texts. My best friend, sole mate, lover, and partner is gone and my heart is broken.”
The Wasatch County Search and Rescue team also posted a tribute to Doug on Facebook, saying:
“Doug was a long time member of our Wasatch SAR team spending 15 years in the service of the citizens of Wasatch County. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Doug’s family today.”
In Jodi’s Facebook post, she also says:
“Anyone who knew him knows how passionate he was about snowmobiling. We’d had many discussions, particularly over the past couple of weeks with the passing of two fellow riders about staying safe on the mountain. As part of the Wasatch County Search and Rescue team for 15 years, he knew first hand how fast tragedy can strike. It sounds so cliche, but he truly was doing what he loved.”
