John Ernest BAUGH Obituary (2025)

John Ernest Baugh of Selah, Washington, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Yakima, Washington. John was born in Sunnyside, Washington on November 14, 1946 to Elbert Raymond Baugh and Juanita Virginia Baugh (nee Lewallen). John grew up on a dairy in Outlook, attended Outlook Elementary and graduated from Sunnyside High school. After high school, John enlisted in the Navy and headed to San Diego where, shortly after arriving, he was followed by his future wife, Reva Ann Opstad. John and Reva 'Ann' were married in the LDS Los Angeles Temple in 1967. In the Navy, John served as a machinist on the submarine rescue ship, the USS Coucal. He loved his time in the service and made some lifelong friends during those four years. John coached little league baseball and served in the Boy Scouts of America as a scout leader, earning the Silver Beaver award for leadership. He served in many varied positions in the LDS Church. He loved family history, visiting near and distant relatives, metal detecting, riding his motorcycle, and creating and making tavern puzzles in his spare time. He made up games and jokes to entertain his children and grandchildren, and wrote the wonderful stories of his childhood. John had a ready smile for everyone he met, and his children can never remember a swear word or a raised voice. John was a generous and attentive neighbor. He had several lifelong friends and was respected by all who knew him. John is preceded in death by his parents, sister Neva Virginia, brother Larry Adkinson (Darlene), and daughter Tamara. He is survived by his brother Ray (Glenda) Baugh, his dear wife of almost 58 years, Ann, daughters Wendy Ray (Derek) of Cheney, WA, TerriLyn Young (Kent) of Spokane Valley, WA, Michelle Wright (Chuck) of Frisco, TX, sons Wesley Baugh (Amy) of Yakima WA, and Jared Baugh (Sarah) of Forney, TX, and 22 grandchildren. Viewing is scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (702 N 1st St, Selah, WA 98942) with Funeral Services beginning at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Outlook Cemetery in Outlook, WA.