Jerry Baker (Blaauw) was surrounded by love and family on August 5th, 2023 when our Lord came and took her hand to live eternally with Him.
Jerry was a loving wife and mother, an adoring grandmother and great grandmother, a fun loyal sister and an easy friend to many.
Jerry was born in Jackson Michigan and grew up in Grayling Michigan. She moved to Holland in 1978 where she raised a family and worked in purchasing, most recently she had retired from Grand Rapids Chair in 2018. Jerry was a member of Zion Lutheran Church from the time she moved to Holland in 1978.
In Jerrys quiet time she enjoyed crocheting/knitting blankets and clothing for family, she was good at puzzles and her artistic talents also showed in her wood burning.
Family and friends are welcome to celebrate her life on August 18th, 2023 at 1pm with a graveside service at Restlawn Memorial in Holland. Here she will be place by her best friend and husband.
Jerry is preceded in death, by Husband of 33 years Lorence Baker, parents Fred and Clara Blaauw, Brother Jim Blaauw
She is survived by Children Tami Rumbaugh (Brian), Jason Baker (Kate). Grand Children Christian Staat (Chelsey), Colin Staat (Megan) and Emily Staat. Great Grandchildren Ivy and Noelle Staat. Sisters Jan Maynard, Jackie Hare, Joan Williams (Mike), Brothers Fred (Vicki), Jed Blaauw (Katie), Frank Blaauw (Connie) along with many nieces and nephews.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeshorememorial.com for the Baker family.
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