Betty Lou Baker

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A photo of Betty Lou Baker

Service:

Private

Peacefully, at the Blenheim Community Village, Betty Lou went to heaven on Thursday April 30, in her 85th year.  Betty Lou was born in Harwich Township to Samuel George and Jean Elizabeth Sloan (Maynard)  On May 1, 1954 she married Bryce Baker, the love of her life, and they walked hand in hand as they lovingly welcomed Susan (Tom) Hebblethwaite, Brent  (Agnes), Cheryl (Bruce) Ross,       and Bradley (Leisa). Adding to her joy were grandchildren, Tammy (John), Amanda, Lauren (Devon Taylor), Matthew (Christianne) Hebblethwaite; Kyle and Kelsie Baker; Nick (Clara) VanDyk, Carmen (Matt) Cox, Hannah Ross; Scott, Laura and Stephanie Baker.  8 great grandchildren completed her joy.

Betty Lou’s surviving siblings are Ralph (Bonnie) Sloan, Barbara (Jim) Donnelly, Norine (Allan) Duck and Lyle (Pat) Sloan. Many nieces and nephews were very important and loved by her.  Also survived by her loved Baker family – Shirley Jensen, George and Marilyn Baker, Wayne and Shirley Baker, Lorraine and Ray Dhaen, David and Susan Baker.  Predeceased by her brother Gordon Sloan and in-laws Gordon and Donna Baker, Tom Jensen, and Irvine Baker.

Betty Lou & Bryce worked together at their business, Baker Farm Equipment with son Brent for many years. In 1994, Betty Lou graduated from St. Clair College and began her work as a Red Cross Homemaker, helping to make the lives of seniors better in their own homes. Betty Lou was a lover of her God and her New Scotland United Church family where she served many roles – Sunday School teacher, Messenger leader, life UCW member, choir member (until Dec. 2018), VBS snack lady, and the “Cards and Flowers lady”.  Music, books, baking, flowers and gathering her family to celebrate special occasions filled her life.

Much thanks goes to those who recently cared for Betty Lou: CarePartners, (especially her loved  PSW Tena), Dr. Rachel Simmons, the Alzheimers Society of Chatham-Kent, nurses and medical staff at CKHA Continuing Care and the very capable and caring staff in Long Term Care at the Blenheim Community Village.

A private family service will be held at New Scotland United Church with Pastor Melodee Lovering officiating.  A private family interment at Evergreen Cemetery will follow the service.

Those wishing to honour Betty Lou’s life with a donation are asked to consider New Scotland United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society.

To view the slide show created by Betty Lou’s granddaughter Hannah Ross, click link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dGN8Fa9APbRJruCkb4NyZmUtP6zyofio/view?usp=drive_web

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  • Dear Susan, Tom & all the Baker family...
    We were sorry to hear of Betty Lou’s passing & extend our sincere condolences to all. Keeping all of you in our hearts, thoughts & prayers. Take good care of each other. /Nancy, Don & family
    Nancy (McDiarmid) Canning // May 14, 2020
  • Sending my deepest condolences to the Baker family. It was only last Christmas I remember sitting near Betty at the New Scotland church Christmas concert. It was the first time I think she wasn't part of the choir herself. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Stan Brien // May 8, 2020
  • So sorry to hear of Betty Lou’s passing. I worked with her as a Red Cross homemaker for a few years and absolutely loved her. A kind, caring soul who took such good care of everyone she was assigned to. Everyone cared very deeply for her. I am so glad to have gotten to know her. Deepest sympathies to her family.
    Penny Pfaff // May 8, 2020
  • Susan & Family: Betty-Lou was such a wonderful, gracious , and generous person. Always thankful for her visits with mom and the many cards sent to her. I was glad to see her last summer . A beautiful smile to remember.
    My condolences and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
    Brenda Nesbitt & Family
    Brenda Nesbitt // May 6, 2020
  • Susan, Tom and the Baker family,
    I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Jenny Tscharke and Alain Couture
    Jenny Tscharke // May 5, 2020
  • I have so many fond memories of Betty Lou. She was older than I and I always considered her as the one of authority and the one I would have to deal with should I stray. She was a wonderful influence to her friends, family and community. Such a charitable, kind person. She had a wonderful sense of humor, used very successfully in many situations.
    I know she will be missed by so many.
    God Bless you Betty Lou, Love, Mona
    Mona Gualtieri // May 4, 2020
  • Norine and Allan: Very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your cherished memories.
    Bev Snobelen // May 4, 2020
  • Deepest condolences Cheryl, to you and your entire family,
    Carrie Carleton
    Carrie Carleton // May 4, 2020
  • Susan, Tom and family, and Baker Family.
    Sincere condolences to you in the passing of your mother.
    Cherish the many happy memories you shared with her in the difficult days ahead.
    Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Sincerely,
    Peter and Linda
    Peter & Linda Hebblethwaite // May 4, 2020
  • My condolences to Susan Hebblethwaite and family on the passing of your mom and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless.
    Marilena Naclerio // May 4, 2020
  • Sincere sympathies for your loss.
    Jim and Nancy Faflak // May 4, 2020
  • My thoughts and prayers are with the Baker family at this difficult time. May god bring you peace in knowing Betty is in the arms of God.
    Brenda Flook Leclair // May 4, 2020
  • We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May Gods peace be with you!
    John and Deb Shewburg // May 4, 2020
  • Uncle Bryce and family, we were so saddened to hear the news of Aunt Betty Lou’s passing. We’ll aways remember her for her loving kindness, caring and wisdom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, even though we can’t be there in person right now.
    Brian and Joanne Baker // May 4, 2020
  • Sorry to hear of your loss. May your many fond memories help you during these difficult times. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
    John and Mary Anne Debruyn // May 4, 2020
  • Thinking of you with love as you mourn the loss of this beautiful woman.
    Betty Lou was a lovely, warm, welcoming lady. She loved her God and her family and leaves happy memories for you to cherish.
    Please accept my deepest sympathies.
    Cath Copeland // May 4, 2020
  • Susan, Tom and family please accept my sincere condolences. What a sweetheart you Mom was. Thinking of you all
    Kelly, Lexi and Kate
    Kelly Mardling // May 3, 2020
  • Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family.
    Dennis & Lynn Boylan // May 3, 2020
  • Our thoughts and prayers are very much with all the family. Remembering the Sloan picnics and all the fun we had and not to forget the great good and games we played.
    Diane, Cheryl, Vaughn and families
    Diane Sloan // May 3, 2020
  • I’m sorry to hear you’ve had to say good-bye to a dear Grandma, Mom, and Wife. I remember her as a warm and welcoming woman, opening her home to me as a friend of Tammy’s during my rambunctious Jr High years. I always think of Mrs Baker with a smile on her face. Praying for your peace at this time.
    Tara-Lyn Corrente // May 3, 2020