Joyce Elaine Baker

Joyce Baker passed away January 17, 2013 surrounded by her family.  Joyce was born August 4, 1937 to Walter and Clara Svedberg. She grew up on a farm near Hendon, Saskatchewan. She married Walter Baker September 19, 1955, and relocated to Alberta to raise their family, finally settling in Bowden, Alberta. Joyce was not one to sit still therefore was actively involved in the Bowden community. She was a founding member of the Bowden Thrift Shop, was a part of the Ag Society, Town Council, Order of Eastern Star and U.C.W, to name a few. As a mother to not only her own four children but also many others, Joyce designed and created many figure skating costumes, laced up skates, sat through recitals, and always had a full table every night at 6 o’clock. Known for her cooking, Joyce then operated a small catering company, where nobody in the family escaped from helping. There were very few people Joyce did not know and she reached out to everyone with her compassion and friendship.  She was always sending a meal or baking to a family or senior, taking the time to visit with anyone who needed an ear.  She was called upon often to “help”, and never turned down a request. At the end of the day, Joyce was happy to be home with her family, and as it grew she relished her time with her grandchildren. Family was important to Joyce and we were often all together for birthday’s and every holiday. She loved her family, her church and her community, and it was evident in how she lived her life.  Joyce re-located to Red Deer in 2006 with her husband. Joyce was predeceased by her son Raymond Baker. She is survived by her husband, Walter; her children, Dale (Joni) Baker, Elaine (Martin) Baker-Rowe, Karen (Tim) Baker; her grandchildren and her sister, Yvonne Dmetrichuk.  A Celebration of Joyce’s Full Life will be announced at a later date.