Loretta "Jean" Baker, 82, passed away January 22, 2019, at her home of natural causes. She was born November 11, 1936, and Hutchinson, to Thomas and Ottie Pearl (Wyer) Geist.
Jean graduated from Plevna high School in 1954 and Wichita State University in 1970 with a degree in education. She was a longtime teacher, assistant volleyball coach and stuco sponsor of Haven High School.
Jean was a loving grandmother who love spoiling her 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. "Grandma Baker" was a wonderful cook and enjoyed having her family together.
On June 20, 1954, Jean married James Wesley Baker in Sylvia. They had five children and lived the majority of their married life in Buhler.
She is survived by : her husband, Jim of 64 years. Also surviving our daughter, Susan Baker of Hutchinson; son, Wayne Baker (Anita) of Colorado springs Colorado; daughters, Crystal Petty (Tim) of DeSoto, Debra Baker of Hutchinson, Robin Verhulst (David) of DeSoto; grandchildren, Angela Hein (George) , Amber Farha (Garrett) , Andrew Hein (Kendra), Jennifer McMillin (John), Tyler Baker, Brandi Tanksley (Jesse), Amy Farmer (Tyler), Shelbi Southworth, Quinton Verhulst, Dalton Verhulst, Ashton Verhulst, Payton Verhulst, Kirston Verhulst, Addison Verhulst; great-grandchildren, Charles Hein- Lobb, Maxwell Hein- Libb, Ryleigh Hein, Grayson Farha, Baron c Farha, Nash Farha, Dawkins Farha, Vivien McMillin, Eva McMillin, Roan McMillin, Gunner Gegan, Aubrey Tanksley, Madilyn Tanksley, Lincoln Tanksley, Jackson Tanksley, Makenzie Farmer, Ethan Farmer, Rory Southworth, Quincy Southworth; sisters, Eula Kittle of Liberal; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jean was preceded in death by; her parents; sisters, Evelyn Walker, and Wreatha Blasdel; Brothers, Virgil Geist, Edward Geist, and Arnold Geist.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday January 25,2019, at Buhler Mennonite Church 220 W. Ave, B, Buhler, with Pastor Willmar T. Harder officiating. Following a meal at the church to which everyone is invited, burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.
Jean graduated from Plevna high School in 1954 and Wichita State University in 1970 with a degree in education. She was a longtime teacher, assistant volleyball coach and stuco sponsor of Haven High School.
Jean was a loving grandmother who love spoiling her 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. "Grandma Baker" was a wonderful cook and enjoyed having her family together.
On June 20, 1954, Jean married James Wesley Baker in Sylvia. They had five children and lived the majority of their married life in Buhler.
She is survived by : her husband, Jim of 64 years. Also surviving our daughter, Susan Baker of Hutchinson; son, Wayne Baker (Anita) of Colorado springs Colorado; daughters, Crystal Petty (Tim) of DeSoto, Debra Baker of Hutchinson, Robin Verhulst (David) of DeSoto; grandchildren, Angela Hein (George) , Amber Farha (Garrett) , Andrew Hein (Kendra), Jennifer McMillin (John), Tyler Baker, Brandi Tanksley (Jesse), Amy Farmer (Tyler), Shelbi Southworth, Quinton Verhulst, Dalton Verhulst, Ashton Verhulst, Payton Verhulst, Kirston Verhulst, Addison Verhulst; great-grandchildren, Charles Hein- Lobb, Maxwell Hein- Libb, Ryleigh Hein, Grayson Farha, Baron c Farha, Nash Farha, Dawkins Farha, Vivien McMillin, Eva McMillin, Roan McMillin, Gunner Gegan, Aubrey Tanksley, Madilyn Tanksley, Lincoln Tanksley, Jackson Tanksley, Makenzie Farmer, Ethan Farmer, Rory Southworth, Quincy Southworth; sisters, Eula Kittle of Liberal; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jean was preceded in death by; her parents; sisters, Evelyn Walker, and Wreatha Blasdel; Brothers, Virgil Geist, Edward Geist, and Arnold Geist.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday January 25,2019, at Buhler Mennonite Church 220 W. Ave, B, Buhler, with Pastor Willmar T. Harder officiating. Following a meal at the church to which everyone is invited, burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.
Loretta "Jean" Baker, 82, passed away January 22, 2019, at her home of natural causes. She was born November 11, 1936, and Hutchinson, to Thomas and Ottie Pearl (Wyer) Geist.
Jean graduated from Plevna high School in 1954 and Wichita State University in 1970 with a degree in education. She was a longtime teacher, assistant volleyball coach and stuco sponsor of Haven High School.
Jean was a loving grandmother who love spoiling her 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. "Grandma Baker" was a wonderful cook and enjoyed having her family together.
On June 20, 1954, Jean married James Wesley Baker in Sylvia. They had five children and lived the majority of their married life in Buhler.
She is survived by : her husband, Jim of 64 years. Also surviving our daughter, Susan Baker of Hutchinson; son, Wayne Baker (Anita) of Colorado springs Colorado; daughters, Crystal Petty (Tim) of DeSoto, Debra Baker of Hutchinson, Robin Verhulst (David) of DeSoto; grandchildren, Angela Hein (George) , Amber Farha (Garrett) , Andrew Hein (Kendra), Jennifer McMillin (John), Tyler Baker, Brandi Tanksley (Jesse), Amy Farmer (Tyler), Shelbi Southworth, Quinton Verhulst, Dalton Verhulst, Ashton Verhulst, Payton Verhulst, Kirston Verhulst, Addison Verhulst; great-grandchildren, Charles Hein- Lobb, Maxwell Hein- Libb, Ryleigh Hein, Grayson Farha, Baron c Farha, Nash Farha, Dawkins Farha, Vivien McMillin, Eva McMillin, Roan McMillin, Gunner Gegan, Aubrey Tanksley, Madilyn Tanksley, Lincoln Tanksley, Jackson Tanksley, Makenzie Farmer, Ethan Farmer, Rory Southworth, Quincy Southworth; sisters, Eula Kittle of Liberal; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jean was preceded in death by; her parents; sisters, Evelyn Walker, and Wreatha Blasdel; Brothers, Virgil Geist, Edward Geist, and Arnold Geist.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday January 25,2019, at Buhler Mennonite Church 220 W. Ave, B, Buhler, with Pastor Willmar T. Harder officiating. Following a meal at the church to which everyone is invited, burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.
Jean graduated from Plevna high School in 1954 and Wichita State University in 1970 with a degree in education. She was a longtime teacher, assistant volleyball coach and stuco sponsor of Haven High School.
Jean was a loving grandmother who love spoiling her 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. "Grandma Baker" was a wonderful cook and enjoyed having her family together.
On June 20, 1954, Jean married James Wesley Baker in Sylvia. They had five children and lived the majority of their married life in Buhler.
She is survived by : her husband, Jim of 64 years. Also surviving our daughter, Susan Baker of Hutchinson; son, Wayne Baker (Anita) of Colorado springs Colorado; daughters, Crystal Petty (Tim) of DeSoto, Debra Baker of Hutchinson, Robin Verhulst (David) of DeSoto; grandchildren, Angela Hein (George) , Amber Farha (Garrett) , Andrew Hein (Kendra), Jennifer McMillin (John), Tyler Baker, Brandi Tanksley (Jesse), Amy Farmer (Tyler), Shelbi Southworth, Quinton Verhulst, Dalton Verhulst, Ashton Verhulst, Payton Verhulst, Kirston Verhulst, Addison Verhulst; great-grandchildren, Charles Hein- Lobb, Maxwell Hein- Libb, Ryleigh Hein, Grayson Farha, Baron c Farha, Nash Farha, Dawkins Farha, Vivien McMillin, Eva McMillin, Roan McMillin, Gunner Gegan, Aubrey Tanksley, Madilyn Tanksley, Lincoln Tanksley, Jackson Tanksley, Makenzie Farmer, Ethan Farmer, Rory Southworth, Quincy Southworth; sisters, Eula Kittle of Liberal; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jean was preceded in death by; her parents; sisters, Evelyn Walker, and Wreatha Blasdel; Brothers, Virgil Geist, Edward Geist, and Arnold Geist.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday January 25,2019, at Buhler Mennonite Church 220 W. Ave, B, Buhler, with Pastor Willmar T. Harder officiating. Following a meal at the church to which everyone is invited, burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.
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