Ruth Baker, age 89, of Mesa, Arizona formally of Glasgow, Montana

Our beloved mother and friend, Ruth Vivian Baker, peacefully passed in the loving presence of her children on June 14, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 89. She was born June 9, 1928 and grew up in “Dane Valley”- McCabe, Montana and graduated from Culbertson High School.

She moved to Glasgow and met the love of her life Myron F. Baker, known to many as “Barney”. They were married October 5, 1946 and resided in Glasgow until their retirement in 1985. The sunshine, orange groves and bridge foursomes called to them and they moved to Mesa, Arizona to enjoy the desert lifestyle. They maintained a summer residence in Kalispell, Montana for visits with friends and to spend time with the grandkids.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow and Victory Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, where she enjoyed serving as a greeter and assisted with communion. Her caring and compassion for those in need led her to caregiving for neighbors and family.

Her favorite pastimes included summers at the cabin on Fort Peck Lake, playing bridge, watching Atlanta Braves baseball, casino trips, shopping, travel, seeing Wayne Newton in concert (5 times) and baking treats for the grandkids. G’ma Ruth’s lemon bars were a big hit!!  A special celebration for Barney and Ruth’s 50th Wedding Anniversary was a dinner cruise on Flathead Lake hosted by their children, this event was one she long remembered. A great joy in her life was getting together with family and friends.

Her career included being a housewife, working at Mountain Bell Telephone and owning and operating the Jewell Ann Dress Shop in Glasgow. She retired after 20 years in the administration office of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who had a sweet spirit, beautiful smile and loved the Lord. Ruth will be dearly missed by her family, friends and anyone blessed to have known her.

Her husband of 59 years, “Barney” preceded her in death in 2005.

Ruth is survived by two children, Linda K. (Ken) Williams of Coeur d ‘Alene, Idaho and Mike M. (Kori) Baker of Kalispell, Montana; six grandchildren Wade (Kristy) Williams, Cami (Todd) Seller, Flint Baker, Ian Baker, Caleb Tkachyk, Nahum (Ashley) Tkachyk; great-grandchildren Brianna Krell, Wyatt Van Ham, Maija Ames, Auston Sellers, Dalton Seller, Ariel Williams, Kendall Tkachyk, Blake Tkachyk, and Grayson Baker.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Bell Mortuary (701 2nd Ave. S, Glasgow, Montana 59230) with Rick Thompson officiating. Burial will follow services at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana. Bell Mortuary is assisting with arrangements and condolences may be made at bellmortuarymontana.com.

Service Schedule

Visitation

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Saturday June 24, 2017

Bell Mortuary

701 2nd Ave. S.

Glasgow, Montana 59230

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Celebration of Her Life

11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Saturday June 24, 2017

Bell Mortuary

701 2nd Ave. South

Glasgow, Montana 59230

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Burial

12:00 Noon

Saturday June 24, 2017

Highland Cemetery

Highland Drive

Glasgow, Montana 59230

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