Forrest Baugher
American electrician and politician (1934–2017)
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Forrest Baugher (December 29, 1934 – January 6, 2017) was a politician and electrician in the American state of Washington.
Forrest Baugher | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office January 14, 1985 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Harold R. Clayton |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Lisk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1934 Yakima, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 2017 (aged 82) Wapato, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Norma Baugher, Patricia Hammock Baugher |
| Profession | electrician |
He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991 for District 15, encompassing the Yakima Valley and parts of Benton County, as a Democrat.[1] Prior to his term in the House, Baugher was an electrician, and served on the Govemor's Electrical Licensing Board for four years.[2] He was born and raised in Wapato, Washington.
He was married to Norma and has two daughters, Jeanne and Sandra.[3] With his wife, he operates an orchard in Parker, Washington.[2] Baugher died in 2017 at his ranch.[4]
Baugher was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (local 112), the Masonic Lodge, and was a Shriner. He was also an orchardist for 55 years.