Former ambassador for the Oklahoma Tourism Department dies

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A woman who was once the official ambassador and hostess for the Oklahoma Tourism Department will be laid to rest Wednesday.<br/><br/>Dorothy -H- Baker died Saturday. She was 84.<br/><br/>In

Tuesday, April 5th 2005, 6:09 am

By: News On 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A woman who was once the official ambassador and hostess for the Oklahoma Tourism Department will be laid to rest Wednesday.

Dorothy -H- Baker died Saturday. She was 84.

In the late 1950s, Baker traveled across the country dressed as an American Indian, promoting Oklahoma tourism by attending exhibitions and displaying pictures of Oklahoma's parks and lakes.

Baker met celebrities such as Lucille Ball, John Wayne and Captain Kangaroo and appeared on shows such as "Good Morning America" and "The Tonight Show."

Services for Baker will be at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Arrangements are under the direction of Mercer-Adams Funeral Service in Bethany.