Marie Ruth Baker
December 17, 1940 ~ July 17, 2010
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Marie Ruth Baker, 69, of Westfield Rd., Fletcher, died on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of South Haven, MI, she was the daughter of the late M. Martin and Ella Kohloff Brown.
Mrs. Baker was a retired registered nurse, and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband, Donald Baker; daughters, Natalie Woods, Lisa Snyder, and Kelly Beatty; son, Tom Baker; sister, Alice Taylor; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mrs. Baker will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2010, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael McFarland officiating.
Her family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Pl., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting her family.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
When I think of Marie I think of flowers, and her sharing the beauty of her yard by bringing armloads of whatever was blooming to share with others; I think of her big laugh, and all the years of Women’s Bible Study together at Emmanuel Lutheran Church; but most of all I think of her love for the Lord, and her willingness to share her faith without hesitation. Marie was never, ever ashamed of the Gospel. As a sister in Christ, her example helped me grow in my faith, and she will be missed.
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
What a glorious day when Marie met our Lord! Marie always shared love and friendship with all whom she met. We were blessed to be her neighbors for many years. Her heartfelt hospitality was unsurpassed. Marie was a great teacher and role model for our family. God Bless the Baker family.
Marie was a wonderful light shining brightly for her Savior. I will always remember her kindness, her lovely flowers, how she always reached out to make others feel welcome and wanted, her voice in choir joyfully singing to our Lord and her ease and ability to share her faith in Jesus Christ. We will meet again one day in heaven. Thank you for being who God created you to be.
We loved Marie’s laugh and her great sense of humor. She always welcomed us into her home with the cats, dogs and the plants! Her green thumb was unsurpassed.
As a teenager I can remember her playing cards with the Blackburns and Stewarts- I’ve never heard such cackling- she always had a great time doing that. She worked hard hours as a nurse and faithfully brisk walked around Wildwood for exercise. Her approach to motherhood was unique and as the next door neighbor I got to share in the fun at the Baker home. As a grandmother I watched her plan fun excursions for her boys and make the visits extra special.
I know that Don, the kids and grandkids will have many fond memories of their time with her. I pray the laughs and smiles from those memories will comfort all of the Baker family during this time of loss. God has her now and we can look forward to seeing her again one day. We love you all!
Marie was a very special lady. She was always willing to come and help with Ashley’s therapy and Ashley and I loved it when she came. God got a wonderful rose, just too early.
May God comfort and Bless you Don, and family.
Bill, Kristy and Ashley Komara
Don and family,
You will be in our thoughts and prayers; You have our deepest sympathies during this time of loss and mourning.
-Sevigny Automotive.
Don
We are so sorry about your loss. Our prayers and our heart go out to you and your family.
Marie was an amazing friend to me. When I think of her I remember her passion. She was passionate about the Word of God and her relationship with her Savior. She prayed passionately and without ceasing for her family and friends, and she was passionate about her church community and our potential for service. I will miss her enthusiasm and I know that she is overjoyed to be face to face with the Savior she loved so much. Don and family, I grieve with you for your loss and rejoice with Marie for her gain.
Shannon
Kelly.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
On behalf of Mountain Region, North Carolina Nurses Association, my condolences on the loss of Marie. We will remember her again next May when we read the Roll of Honor at our celebration of Miss Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
Sharon Jacques, RN
Don & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Don & Family,
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort and keep you.
Don and family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of Marie. We will always remember the times we had together both in Kalamazoo and Tupelo.
The world has lost a true disciple of the Gospel; Emmamuel Lutheran Church has lost a devoted worker; the Baker family circle has lost its axle; and many of us have lost a dear friend. However, today the Heavenly Chorus surely sounds magnificent!
Jerry & Fran
Kelly,
I truly can imagine and empathize with your loss and what you are going through. You are a lifelong friend to me, and I am here for you in any way that you need. My condolences to you and your entire family.
Much Love,
Andrea
Don and children
I will always cherish the years ’79-’86 when we were neighbors in Wildwood. Our children became lifelong friends; I remember Marie asking me to walk around the neighborhood. She had taken a very stressful 3rd shift job but she had the tenacity and perseverance to see it through for her family. When I had problems she was willing to stand up for me; I will never forget that. She and Don fostered 4 beautiful, talented,productive children. The strengths of enthusiam and perseverance are not easily found. Don, I pray your adjustment will be an easy one and you and the children will find peace in knowing Marie is at peace with her Maker.
Shannon Clark
Asheville,NC
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I pray that God gives you the things you need to endure this hugh loss. Knowing that Marie is at peace.
DON,
I WANT TO EXTEND MY SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN. I KNOW FIRST HAND HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE YOUR MOTHER AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. MY MOTHER HAD DOUBLE BY-PASS SURGERY ON 1-18-1991, AND PASSED AWAY ON 1-29-1991. SHE WAS ONLY 67 YEARS OLD, AND HAD ALWAYS EXPERIENCED GOOD HEALTH. IT WAS A VERY SHOCKING AND HEARTBREAKING TIME IN MY LIFE. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE SADDEST TIMES IN YOUR LIVES. AGAIN, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR PAIN, AND WOULD GLADLY DO ANYTHING I COULD TO HELP YOU DURING THIS TIME. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SAFE. YOUR CHILDREN WILL MOST CERTAINLY NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER.
TAKE CARE, MY FRIEND,
SUSAN FENDER
P.S. JUST SO YOU KNOW, WHEN I FIRST INTERACTED WITH YOU AT WILSONART, I WAS SCARED TO DEATH OF YOU. I THOUGHT YOU WERE A GRIZZLY BEAR, BUT IT DIDN’T TAKE ME LONG TO DISCOVER YOU WERE REALLY A TEDDY BEAR IN DISGUISE! YOU ARE ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE THAT I HAVE ACTUALLY MISSED.
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you, Don and family. Hoping that your fond memories and photos will help you through your grief. Take care now.
Jerry and Judy Shumaker