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Obituary for Elly (Joanne) Baker
Baker, Elly (Joanne)
Feb 11, 1939 – Jan 5, 2013
Elly Joanne Baker of Kimberley B.C. passed away at the Kimberley Special Care Home on January 5, 2013 at the age of 73
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 yrs. Morley, their Daughters, Linda (Byron), Sherry (Don). Sons, Gerald (Bev), Jeff (Sandra) all of Kimberley B.C.
Her sister Willa of Shoal Lake Manitoba, and many cousins, nieces, nephews.
She also leaves to mourn her grandchildren Casey (Curtis), Brianne (Chris), Brad (Amber), Chrissy (Ryan), Jen (Steve), Teagan, Brandie (Jake). Great grandchildren Lilly, Aliya, Kayley, Jayden, Riley, Aiden and Bryden.
Elly was born February 11, 1939 in Holland, after arriving in Halifax at the age of 9, the family then moved to Manitoba in 1947 and then on to Vancouver B.C. There she met the love of her life Morley. They married in 1956, raised their 4 children there and in 1998 settling in Kimberley, B.C.
Elly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a very loving, caring, generous lady. She will be greatly missed by many who knew and loved her. Thank you to the Kimberley Special Care Home for all the wonderful care you provided for her. Elly built many special friendships while residing there the past 3 yrs.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kimberley Special Care Home in memory.
There will be no funeral service at her request.
