Grandma Baker

I think I've mentioned this before, but these are two of my favorite people... My Grandma Baker and my mom... My sweet Grandma Baker returned to our Heavenly Father.  She had a long and wonderful life and we will miss her!

Her Obituary...

Vyrl Cool Baker, 91, passed away October 15, 2011 in South Jordan, Utah
Born January 5, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of David William and Lola Almira Belnap Coolbear. Married LeRoy Edward Baker September 30, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple; he preceded her in death. Married Bernard J. Myers October 22, 2008. Active member of the LDS Church. Accomplished oil painter for 43 years. She was creative, trying out all types of crafts. She loved people and people loved her. She was always the life of the party and had a great sense of humor. She handled life's adversities well. Before LeRoy died, they were snow birds, seeing the country and loving it.

Survived by children: Ronald L. Baker, Lawrence B. (Sandy) Baker, Kathleen (Dennis) Riddle; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Virginia Christensen.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where a viewing will be held Monday, October 17, 2011, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.

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The viewing and funeral was beautiful and I was asked to share a few thoughts about my Grandma at her funeral, this is what I said...

A Wonderful Grandmother

We had a wonderful grandmother,

One who never really grew old;

Her smile was made of sunshine,

And her heart was solid gold;

Her eyes were as bright as shining stars,

And in her cheeks fair roses you see.

We had a wonderful grandmother,

And that's the way it will always be.

But take heed, because

She's still keeping an eye on all of us,

So let's make sure

She will like what she sees.

-Author Unknown

This is my "Can't forget list about Grandma..."

• Who Can't forget the annual Mother's Day Root Beer Float?
• Or the trips to Fairmont Park to feed the ducks or play on the playground
• or running around in the backyard to be watched very carefully so we won't trample over her precious garden
• Hugs from grandma when we come to visit and a hug when we say goodbye!
• Running and exploring the house
• Playing the organ, with grandpa's supervision, of course
• The box of toys in the downstairs closet just for us kids to play with.
• The kids and my mom playing the piano
• Sharing our special days...
• or the stories about the basement and the elephant from Liberty Park trampling through the yard.
• Or the times we spent camping together in our families trailers...
• Your pets, Shadow and lately you're Canary
• Your MANY marriage proposals
• Dancing and playing pool at the Senior's Center
• Being Snowbirds
• Your 200+ paintings of all different sizes that hung in you home
• Most of all we can't forget you smile and laughter....  Something that I hold dear to my heart.  Grandma we love you!

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I wouldn't be a Riddle without getting some pictures at the grave site... (though it was Scott taking them )

 Her favorite color was pink....

 I love this picture of Uncle Ron... He loved and adored Grandma so much and this showed the deepest respect for a mother he loved so much...

 Uncle Ron, my mom and Uncle Larry...  

This house holds a special place in my heart.  My grandma lived most of her life in this house.  I have so many childhood memories associated with this house...  Unfortunately, the house needed to be sold and my mom just closed on it last week.  Goodbye, pink house!