Patricia I (Johncock) Baker (1939 - 2004)

Born 25 Oct 1939 in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan

Wife of Richard I. Baker — married 7 Nov 1959 in Barry County, Michigan

Died 10 Mar 2004 at age 64 in Delton, Barry County, Michigan

Biography

Patricia I. Baker: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice Kalamazoo Gazette (MI) - Friday, March 12, 2004 Deceased Name: Patricia I. Baker BAKER, Mrs. Patricia I. Of Delton Passed away March 10, 2004 at home after a brief illness. Pat was born November 25, 1939 in Hastings the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Reed) Myers Johncock. She attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1957. On November 7, 1959 she married Richard I. Baker and the couple moved from Middleville to the Delton area. Pat and Dick owned and operated the Delton Body Shop for thirty years. She served as Hope Township Supervisor for several years. Pat was a life member of the Women of the Moose in Hastings. She loved to go flying with her husband, traveling, camping, softball, gardening, reading, golf, celebrating all holidays and her dog Holly. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved having her whole family around her. Pat was preceded in death by her husband Richard I. Baker, a grandson Ric Swinehart, her parents, brothers Lonnie Johncock and Ronald Johncock. She is survived by her sons: Richard O. (Kenda) Baker of Bangor, Daniel Baker, David (Lenona) Baker, Doug (Missy) Baker and her daughter, DeEtte (Rodney) Swinehart, all of Delton; her mother in law, DeEtte Baker of Middleville; twelve grandchildren, two brother in laws, three sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors Wednesday 5 - 8 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton A memorial Service will be conducted Thursday, March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the B.P.O.H. Fire Department, Delton Library or any local charity will be appreciated. She will be sadly missed by many. "Dad and Ric make room in your fishing boat for Mom." We love you Mom. Copyright, 2004, Kalamazoo Gazette, All Rights Reserved.

Sources

• Barry County, Michigan Marriage Records. Document Number:195901010001110; Book: 1959; Page: 559.