Gertrude R. (Maquelin) Baker, Holland, age 90 went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, February 25, 2019.
Trudy was born in Rochester, NY on April 10, 1928 to Cornelius and Rena (Heiting) Maquelin. Graduating from East High School, she studied two years at Calvin College, singing in Calvin’s Acapella Choir. After returning to Rochester, she studied voice at Eastman School of Music. Music was central to Trudy’s life. She was an accomplished organist, pianist, and soloist, performing in various church and community choirs. Following a profound experience with the Lord she decided to attend Reformed Bible College where she met Louis Baker who was attending Calvin Theological Seminary.
Louis and Trudy married on December 19, 1952, and had four children: Renee (Ron) Kloet of Salem, WI, Dr. Stephanie (Steven) Baker Collins, of St. Catherines, Ontario, The Rev. Karen (Dr. Mark) Stevenson of Pittsburgh, and Brian (Fiona) Baker of Dunbar, Scotland; six grandchildren: Laura, Maggie (Andrae), Beth (Patrick), Jake (Noura), Calum and Cora; four great-grandchildren: Luke, Nora, Ellie and Miles. Trudy was preceded in death by her husband, Louis.
Serving alongside Louis, a pastor in the CRC Trudy used her gifts of music, teaching and hospitality. Following their retirement to Saugatuck, Trudy served on various church committees and sang throughout West Michigan.
A memorial service will be 11:00 am on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 East 16
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St. Holland. There will be visitation from 10:00-11:00 preceding the service. Memorial contributions are to Hospice of Holland.
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