Naomi Grubaugh Baker
September 16, 1919 - May 7, 2013
Obituary
Naomi Grubaugh Baker, age 93, passed away peacefully in Mountlake Terrace, WA on May 7, 2013 surrounded by family. Naomi was born on September 16,1919 in Oaktown, IN. She married Cleo Baker in February of 1947 & instantly became the mother of his 2 ½ -year-old daughter, Judith Ann. They moved from Indiana to Seattle, WA in 1948 when Cleo began working for Boeing.
Naomi & Cleo raised 3 children, Judith Ann Burdick, Samuel Wayne Baker, & Pamela Kay Greninger. Naomi loved being a wife & mother. As her children grew & left home, the “mother instinct” continued & she began her career in daycare, caring for infants & toddlers over many years.
She & Cleo were active in the West Seattle American Legion Post 160.
They moved to BelMor Park in Federal Way, WA in the mid 1970’s. Naomi enjoyed bingo, dancing with Cleo & long drives. Her beloved husband passed away on May 13, 1994. She has finally reunited with him & they are dancing together before the Lord.
Naomi is survived by her sister, Dorothy Jean Connerley; 3 children; 5 grandchildren; & 6 great-granddaughters.
Well written mom. We love and miss you Grandma. The sorrow is softened with the happiness of knowing you are in a better place and with those you loved who have gone on before.
Judy, you and the family are all in our prayers.
How I miss that smiling face when ever I went shopping at the mall.Your Mother always brought her lunch and she spent the afternoon visiting with all the shoppers.We became good friends and she helped me with the death of my husband.It;s funny they all called me the kid and here I was 70 yrs old She told me great stories about her life and family,she was a joy.My prayers are with you all .
Dee
Naomi was a very dear woman. I was fortunate to be able to spend time with her over the past months- mostly playing Bingo or just “shooting the breeze”. Her kindness and warmth are greatly missed.
Naomi was a very dear woman. I was fortunate to be able to spend time with her over the past months- mostly playing Bingo or just “shooting the breeze”. Her kindness and warmth are greatly missed.
Naomi was a very dear woman. I was fortunate to be able to spend time with her over the past months- mostly playing Bingo or just “shooting the breeze”. Her kindness and warmth are greatly missed.
I worked with Naomi at Kindercare in Federal Way. I always enjoyed talking to her and used to see her at the Mall occasionally. She had a gift with the children and I respected her for it.
Naomi was a delightful person to know. We met her at Bingo at Wal-Mart, along with Jimmy Durham, whose granddaughter was one of the children that Naomi took care of. Naomi was a regular visitor at the Sea-Tac mall, and also the Santa and Easter Bunny booth during those seasons. She was missed when she moved to Mountlake Terrace, and we know that she is missed today by the people who knew her. She was a delightful person and a very independent person. Rest in peace – Naomi
Naomi was a delightful person to know. We met her at Bingo at Wal-Mart, along with Jimmy Durham, whose granddaughter was one of the children that Naomi took care of. Naomi was a regular visitor at the Sea-Tac mall, and also the Santa and Easter Bunny booth during those seasons. She was missed when she moved to Mountlake Terrace, and we know that she is missed today by the people who knew her. She was a delightful person and a very independent person. Rest in peace – Naomi