Forrest Baugher (December 29, 1934 – January 6, 2017) was a politician and electrician in the American state of

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. He served in the

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from 1985 to 1991 for District 15, encompassing the Yakima Valley and parts of Benton County, as a Democrat. Prior to his term in the House, Baugher was an

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, and served on the Govemor's Electrical Licensing Board for four years. He was born and raised in Wapato, Washington. He was married to Norma and has two daughters, Jeanne and Sandra. With his wife, he operates an

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. Baugher died in 2017 at his ranch.Forrest Baugher obituary
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(local 112), the Masonic Lodge, and was a Shriner. He was also an orchardist for 55 years.

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Article "Forrest Allen Baugher" by YakimaHerald.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baugher, Forrest Politicians from Yakima, Washington Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives 1934 births 2017 deaths American electricians People from Wapato, Washington 20th-century members of the Washington State Legislature