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.
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