Lois C. Baker
November 25, 1917 - April 14, 2005
Obituary
Died peacefully in the hospital at the age of 87 after a long struggle with health problems. She was born in Ballard on 11/25/1917 to Harry and Rosie Schmidt. Graduated from Ballard HS in 1936, after graduation she went to Edison Technical where she received her beauty certificate. When she was in HS she played piano for her fathers’ band at Sloans, a dance hall in the Greenwood Dist. She belonged to Ballard Golden Beavers, past member of VASA Hope #503 and the special “Dumb Club”. She had lots of obstacles with health the last few years and always persevered. Lois lived life with a twinkle in her eye despite life’s challenges and all that knew her are better off.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years Robert; loving daughter, Patty Rae Hedlund who she dearly loved; sister, Joanne Bell; nephew, Darwin Bell; step-daughter, Arlene Pete Lorella; step-son, William Sheri Baker; 6 grandchildren, Theresa, Jennifer, Pietro Jr., Christina Lorella, Bryan, Amber Baker; brother-in-law, Glenn Baker; sister-in-law, Lucille Baker; and numerous nephews, nieces, in the Baker family.
Memorial service will be held 12:30 PM Saturday, May 7, 2005 at BONNEY-WATSON, Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188, 206 242-1787. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Northwest Center, PO Box 80827, Seattle, WA 98108 or charity of your choice. Please sign the online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com
My Grandma Lois was a very special woman. Throughout the years, I do not recall a single moment when she wasn’t smiling and having fun. I knew that she tried her hardest to make everything perfect each and every time my family came over, whether it was simply for a visit or for the holidays. I will never forget the time I told her that I would not drink out of the jelly jar she poured my soda in and she just laughed. I could never ask for a better grandmother…and no matter the distance between us…she will forever be in my heart.
Lois wrote the book on Courage
Lois was one of those special individuals that that you always wanted to be around. Despite the numerous health challenges that Lois had incurred, she always remained positive about life and the people around her. I have special memories of Lois and her sister Joanne and her mother Rosie from my teen-age years. I especially remember their love of music.
I would like to think that Lois is now playing the piano with the angels.
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Lois’ Family. George & Adrienne Parmenter