Lilly A. Baker, age 94, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2017, surrounded by family. Lilly was born February 17, 1923, to AF and Marie Toavs in Wolf Point, MT.
She married Lloyd L. Baker February 24, 1944. Together they resided in Lustre on the Baker family farm and raised 4 children.
Lilly was active in the EMB Church and the Gideon’s International for many years. She enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting, quilting, and playing the piano. She loved working alongside Lloyd on the farm and attending their children and grandchildren’s sporting events. Lilly loved her NY Yankees.
She is survived by her 4 children, Ginny Peare (Gene), Bob Baker, Loren Baker, Shirley Averyt (Bob), 13 Grand Children, 22 Great Grand Children, and 1 Great-Great Grandchild.
Lilly is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd; 14 siblings including her identical twin sister Lila; Daughter-in-law, Pat Baker; Grandson, Sean Averyt; and Great Grand Daughter , Alyssa Baker.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A celebration of her life will be held at the Lustre Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church on Wednesday, March 29 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Cemetery in Lustre.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Lustre Christian High School, and/or Gideon’s International. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday March 28, 2017
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday March 29, 2017
Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church
Lustre, Montana
Interment
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday March 29, 2017
Evsngelical Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery
Lustre, Montana
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday March 28, 2017
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday March 29, 2017
Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church
Lustre, Montana
Interment
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday March 29, 2017
Evsngelical Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery
Lustre, Montana
Patricia Anderson says
I have so mamy memories of Lily and Bob. They are a part of who I am today. I know that she is dancing around the throne of God. My prayers are with all of you as you morrn and yet rejoice in her journey.
Love and prayers to all of you.
Pat (Middagh) Anderson
Tim Toavs says
We had such a great visit when I took train from wolf point She shared many family stories. We had ice cream and coffee. A nightly tradition.