Winifred “Winnie” Louise (Ebersole) Baker
Winifred Winnie Louise Baker, age 89, of rural Shelby, died Monday December 29, 2008 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby with her loving husband of 71 years by her side.
She was born on August 18, 1919 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Levi and Ida (Gutshall) Ebersole. Winnie was a 1936 graduate of Shelby High School. During the war she worked at Shelby Spring Hinge and then at Krogers on Main Street in Shelby for many years. She retired from the Crestwood Care Center. Winnie was a member of the First Lutheran Church and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society at the church. She was a wonderful homemaker. Cooking and baking were her specialties.
On October 30, 1937, she married Kenneth E. Baker, Sr. and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sharyn Davis, of Galion; a son, Phil Baker, of Kent; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Baker, of Willard; 5 grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin and Mary Baker, Danelle and Tim Barney, Amy and Joseph Baldy, Todd Davis, and Andrew Baker; 3 step grandchildren, Jay, Mike, and Kerry; 6 great grandchildren, Kyle and Katie Baker, Tiffany, Tristan, and Taryn Baldy, and DeeAnn Barney. She was the last surviving sibling of her family of 8. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth E. Baker, Jr.; 3 brothers, John Ebersole, Elmer Ebersole, and Ralph Ebersole; 4 sisters, Hazel Clark, Edith Flynn, Blanche Flagg, and Lottie Pfahler.
Friends may call on Friday, January 2, 2009, from 1-2 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held at 2 PM. Rev. Ron Wells will officiate and burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial Contributions can be made to the First Lutheran Church.
The family would appreciate on-line condolences by visiting:
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Family_of: Kevin Baker
Your_Name: Troy & Sharon Predieri
Date: 08-12-31
Time: 12:05:19 -0500
Condolence:
Kevin-sorry to hear of your Grandmothers passing. I remember going with you several times to visit. Just a quick note to let you know you’re in our thoughs and prayers and you too “J”.
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Family_of: Winnie Baker
Your_Name: David Willis
Date: 08-12-31
Time: 11:04:17 -0500
Condolence:
I send my sympathy to the family. I worked with Winnie at Kroger’s back in 1951/1955 then from 1959/1962. She was a lot of fun to work with. My God bless her.
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Family_of: Winnie Baker
Your_Name: Terry Adams
Date: 08-12-31
Condolence:
Kenny and family
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mom,Lenora and I will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Family_of: Winifred Louis Baker
Your_Name: Mr&Mrs Duane K. Pfahler
Date: 09-01-01
Condolence:
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Winnie, our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May God Bless
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Family_of: Kenneth, Phil & Sharon Baker
Your_Name: Fred & Joy Ebersole
Date: 09-01-01
Condolence:
You are in our prayers. Faye just called me this eve and let us know that Aunt Whinnie had passed. She will always be in my memories and will be greatly missed by many. Kenny you and all of your family are in our prayers during this dificult time. May
God lead and assist you all this day and the future. We will not
be able to be with you tommorow however (our notice was to short and plans are set) May the Lord be with You one and All.
Fred and Joy Ebersole
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Family_of: Winnie Baker
Your_Name: Pat Edwards & Jerry Bidwell
Date: 09-01-02
Condolence:
Kenny, Sharyn, & Phil –
At last she is at peace – we miss her and think of you all often. Thank you Phil for the phone call so Jerry could get to town to see her before she left us. Thank you Sharyn for sharing your parents with us! Kenny – though you must be heartbroken, you have to know she had to go – life was just too painful. Thirty five years across the road neighbors make us close out here in the farmland. Her Christmas cookies and amazing Thanksgivings with family spread throughout her spotless house were always something to look forward to. I personally will never forget how she met me at the top of our lane the evening of Jerry’s chain saw accident and broke the news to me gently that he was OK, but in the hospital. Her kindness and strength were always apparent and Jerry and I will carry her memory with us forever.
Pat Edwards & Jerry Bidwell
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Family_of: Winifred Baker
Your_Name: Walt & Charlotte Butler
Date: 09-01-02
Condolence:
To Kenny, Phil and the rest of the family,
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Winnie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
She was a great lady and wonderful person.
Walt & Charlotte
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Family_of: Winnie Baker
Your_Name: Lorna Lee Lake Ackerman
Date: 09-01-03
Condolence:
So sorry , Just read the obituary in the paper…….
She was a good Mom and Grandma and to Kenny remember all the good memories and years you have had her…..
Sharon, Phil and Kenny and family please know that I always appreciated all she did for Grandma Hazel……a very devoted and loving sister….
Lorna Lee