Friday, April 18th, 2008
Betty Baker
Former Celina and Portland, Ind., resident Betty M. Baker, 86, died April 17, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 29, 1922, in Jay County, Ind., to Russell and Mable Shumaker Luttman. On July 31, 1937, she married Dorwin Baker, who died May 5, 1975.
Survivors are a son, Dorwin Raymond (Melinda), Taos, New Mexico; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She formerly worked at The Jay Garment factory in Portland. She was a member and past president of the Jay County Hospital Auxiliary, and member of the Moose Lodge Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary, both of Portland.
Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at the Portland Chapel of Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home, the Rev. Jim Huey officiating. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, southeast of Portland.
Calling is 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be made at www.williamsonspencer.com.
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