Linda S. Baker
October 12, 2019
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Linda “Sue” Baker, 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Linda was born on March 7, 1945, to Bob and Virginia Hayes. She graduated from East High School in 1963. Linda loved the Lord and was an active member and church secretary at Community Church of Christ in Des Moines. Previously she was employed at American Federal Savings and Loan, as church secretary for Rising Sun Church of Christ and First Christian Church, and at Des Moines Metro Credit Union. She was an avid Iowa State Cyclone fan, enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, loved to cook, and loved her new puppy, Suzie. She put 110% in everything she did for others.
Linda loved her family dearly and those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, James Baker; daughters, Rebecca (David) Largent of Sioux City and Pamela Ball of Bondurant; grandchildren, Amber, Jake, Emily, and Lukas Largent, Tyler and Amanda Ramsey, and Janie Ball; sisters, Nancy (Fred) Anderson and Debbie (Mark) Weeks, both of Altoona; several nieces and nephews; step-children, Ann (Joe) Gatto and Jim (Debbie) Baker, both of Des Moines; and several step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2019, with a visitation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Interment at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Community Church of Christ, 4018 NE 45th Drive, Des Moines, IA 50317.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sue Shivers
10/15/2019
Linda was such a bright light - it is hard to believe that she is gone. Hoping your family will be comforted by the many memories you have in the challenging days to come.
Dr. Shivers
Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital
Christie Priebe Kowert
10/15/2019
Dave and I are so sorry to hear of cousin Lindas passing. I have many memories of growing up with all of the Hayes cousins and watching families grow through the years. Gods strength and peace to all of you.
Patty LePage
10/15/2019
So sorry to hear about Linda. She was loved by every family member and all the friends who knew her. There will be a great void in our lives and in this world without her. May God bless all of you during this extremely difficult time.
Donna, Andy, and Drew Lemon
10/15/2019
We have not known Miss Linda long but she was a wonderful sight to see on Sundays! She will be greatly missed!!
Rod and Teresa Bradley and Bradley Family
10/15/2019
Linda was a wonderful neighbor. We will miss her smile, her being out in her garden and our good talks over the neighborhood fence. She is absent from the body and present with the Lord. Oh what Eternal Joy.!! Our prayers and condolences to the family. She will be missed.
Rod, Teresa, Dwana and Bradley kids
Harlan & Pam Slippy
10/14/2019
We just talked a few weeks ago about plans for attending ISU basketball games together...??. Its just unbelievable that we wont ever do that again. Miss you already, but I know youre loving your Wonderful Heavenly forever home. RIP.
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Doug & Joyce Raymond
10/14/2019
When we heard that Linda was gone, we couldn't believe it. We knew her as a church member, secretary and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Doug & Joyce Raymond
Shanda Abel
10/14/2019
I can't believe this is happening. Gone way to soon. I am so sorry for your loss. We all lost an amazing woman! She will leave a void in many lives that can never be filled. May God comfort all in the days ahead.