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Kari Baker Obituary

Kari Lynn Baker, 31, of Hewitt, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006 at her residence. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, April 10 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque, with Dr. Steve Sadler officiating.A private graveside service will precede the memorial service at Oakwood Cemetery. Kari was born Aug. 13, 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James and Linda (Dodson) Dulin. She married Matt Baker in 1994 in Waco. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Lorena. Kari graduated from Waco Christian High School in 1993. Shegraduated from Baylor University and received her Masters Degree from Dallas Baptist University. Kari was a teacher at Spring Valley Elementary and was an adjunct instructor at Tarleton State University. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kassidy. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Matt Baker of Hewitt; daughters, Kensi and Grace Baker; parents, Jim and Linda Dulin of Waco; brother, Adam Dulin of Huntsville; grandparents, James and Mary Sue Dodson of Waco; great-grandmother, Hester Hutchinson of Waco; aunts and uncles, Chris and Nancy Lanham of Waco, Jay and Keith Bailey of Waco, Jennifer and Steve Biles of Lutz, Fla., Teddy Dodson of Thailand, Whitt and Betsy Lamson of Corpus Christi, and Suzie Ragle of Refugio; and mother-and father-in-law, Oscar and Barbara Baker of Kerrville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online memorial guestbook found at www.oakcrestwaco.com. August 13, 1974 - April 8, 2006
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2006.

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Beth Avila

August 22, 2018

Dear Linda, Jim, Kensi & Grace: Especially after reading Kathryn Caseys book, my heart goes out to you. Kari was clearly an incredible person, and I cant imagine the pain you have endured at the loss of such a phenomenal daughter and mother. Although I do not know you personally, I feel as if I do through Kathryn, and send my deepest condolences. I hope that all of have experienced as much healing as possible, together as a family. May God bless you, and also Kari. You will be reunited in heaven someday and I have no doubt she will be there to greet you with open arms and much love.

Shelly Kelly

April 21, 2006

Matt,

Chris and I are thinking about you and the girls and we are so sorry for your loss. Chris, Shelly, Megan and Keaten.

Heidi Marcum

April 20, 2006

Matt, Kensi and Grace:



My heart goes out to you for your great loss. Kari will forever live in the hearts of those who loved her. I always looked forward to having her bring the girls out to ride Nugget. Kari will always be a special lady. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Scott and Debbie Ward

April 16, 2006

Matt, We are so very heart broken about Kari. We want you to know we love you and the girls. We are praying that God would comfort you somehow. We wish we could be there for you. Hope to see you soon. Love, Scott and Debbie Ward

Matt, Aneece, Christian, Colton and Cameron Smith

April 15, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. We pray that God will wrap his arms of love and comfort around you all.

Melinda Brister

April 13, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I took a class last semester from Kari. She was the best of all the teachers that I had. I will be praying for your strenght and peace during this time. Know that you are being held at this time. If there is ever anything I can do please let me know.

Tony & Terryl Hicks

April 12, 2006

Matt, Kensi and Grace, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and grief.

Lisa Tucker

April 11, 2006

Matt,

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Kari left such an impression on my daughter Ashley, she will be greatly missed. Lisa, Sara and Ashley Tucker

April 11, 2006

Dear Matt and girls: We are all very sad for the loss of your precious wife. Our family has been so touched by you and please know if there is anything any of us can do, please do not hesitate to call. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



In God's love,

Rosemary Carona, Chuck Carona, Martha Lammers, Rosemary and Terry Moore

Lois Foster

April 11, 2006

Dear Matt

We are so sorry about Kari. I can't imagine the hurt you must have. We will be thinking and praying for you and the girls.

Love

Jerry and Lois Foster

Lane and Angela Funai

April 11, 2006

Dear Matt and girls,



Your Church family stands alongside you, no matter what building you call home. From our family to yours, please accept our heartfelt condolences.



Your friends from CrossRoads Fellowship, The Funais

Tammi Greene

April 11, 2006

Matt,Kensi,& Grace

We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless each of you.



The Greene Family,

Tammi, Brion, Kirstin, & Carolina

Linda Swital

April 11, 2006

Matt, Kensi & Grace,

I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep each of you in his loving arms. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

cindy graham

April 11, 2006

Matt,Kensi, Grace:

We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Know that Kari is with Jesus now. You will all be in our hearts and prayers. Kelly,Cindy, Kevin and Lauren Graham

kristen armstrong

April 11, 2006

matt, kensi, & grace



i love you guys and i wish i could be there. i know it's been i while but i do promise you will be in my prayers. i send all my love.

Marie Freeman

April 11, 2006

I am so sad to hear about your loss. I am so sorry. Love from, The Freemans

CHEKOTA & CHERYLL ETHRIDGE

April 11, 2006

MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY.I KNEW MRS.BAKER FROM THE 5 YEARS I WENT TO SPRING VALLEY ELEM.SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU & YOUR FAMILY NOW HAVE A VERY SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL IN HEAVEN THAT WILL ALWAYS BE BY YOUR SIDE.I TOO HAVE AN ANGEL,MY BIG BROTHER HAS BEEN IN

HEAVEN ALMOST 7 YRS.YOU ARE NOT ALONE,TAKE CARE,KEEP THE FAITH & GOD BLESS

Mark Treger

April 11, 2006

Matt,

You, Kensi and Grace are in my thoughts and prayers. Kari touched our lives deeply through her patient, loving effort teaching our children at Lake Highlands. I am so sorry.

Rosa & Randy Ashmore

April 10, 2006

Matt, Kensi, & Grace:

Just know that our hearts, our love, and all our prayers are with you right now. Words alone cannot express the deep sadness that we are feeling. May God Bless you and Comfort you.

Gary and Paige Foster

April 10, 2006

Matt,

We were so saddened in your loss. We will keep you and your girls in our prayers.

Cheryl Allovio

April 10, 2006

Matt,Kensi, and Grace,

I was so sorrow to hear about Kari today. Words can not even begin to describe the sadness I feel. I wish I were there to help in some small way, I pray that God will lift you up and fill your broken hearts with His love. I will always be thankful for the friendship that Kari and you gave to Madelyn and I. I only wish I could be there now to return just a small token of it to you. Please pass on to Kari's family how sorry I am, and that I am praying for all of you. May God Bless and Keep You, and May his Love pour out over you.... Love Cheryl and Madelyn Allovio

Gary Beavers

April 10, 2006

Matt, Kensi and Gracie,

you will be in our thoughts and prayers

Frankye McHan

April 10, 2006

Matt:

No words are adequate at this time. Just know that I am praying for you and those precious girls. May God bring all of you comfort in these very difficult days. Phil. 4:7

Much love,

Frankye

Delores Melendez

April 10, 2006

Matt & Girls, I am sorry to hear about Kari. I did not know. I have been working at FBC Waco the past few days and have not looked at the newspaper. I will keep you three in prayer. May God bless you all and keep you at peace forever. Matt, know you are always in God's will and in His heart

Denise and Danny Krumnow

April 10, 2006

Matt,Kensi and Grace

May the lord hold you all in his loving arms at this time.What a lovely lady Kari is. She will always be remembered in our hearts forever.Your Family touched so many lives and it has been a blessing to have known you all. Love Denise,Danny,Lee,and Ashton Krumnow

Austin Rae Downey

April 10, 2006

Dear Kensi and Grace,

I was so sorry to hear today about your mom. She was my second-grade teacher, and I liked her very much. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose my mom. I will be thinking about you.

Eddie Greenfield

April 10, 2006

Matt,

I know words are so inadequate during this time of loss and grief. I just pray that you, your daughters, and the family will be comforted.

Eddie

Scott Aleman

April 10, 2006

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family during this time. Mrs. Baker was a teacher of mine, and I enjoyed every minute of her class and company.

Debbie Richards

April 10, 2006

Matt, Kensi and Gracie



I am sorry to hear of your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please give Kensi and Gracie a hug. I'm sure they will need lots of hugs in the days to come.

Dennis & Carolyn Herring

April 10, 2006

Matt, Kensi & Grace -



Our thoughts & prayers are with you and we lift you up to the Father continually.



We am so sorry for the loss you have experienced. There are just no words to express how we loved Kari and will miss her.



Know that she is spending Easter with the King and that she is face to face with her Savior, Jesus Christ. There is no more pain and no more suffering for her.

Lee Ann Stewart

April 10, 2006

Matt,



I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will continue to keep you and the girls in my prayers and ask that God comfort you and give you peace.

Gloria Lemond

April 10, 2006

Matt,



Praying our Lord hold you in His safe and loving arms during this sad time. May He surround with His strength and courage in the coming days.



Love to you

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April 10, 2006

Dear Matt and Adam,

As friends of Adam from ISVG, we would like to share your Loss. We want you to know that death is a rest, a change of existence; it is an invitation to an eternal life, a beginning, the introduction to an immortal life. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Kim Bartosh

April 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this devestating time. I feel fortunate to have had Kari as an instructor for Tarleton. She will be greatly missed.

Tracie Roe

April 10, 2006

Matt,



I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.

Kaye Morgan

April 10, 2006

Matt, Kensi & Grace,

My deepest symphathy is with you during these difficult days. God will sustain you and comfort you during this time. Jeremiah 29:11 gives us His promise "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." NIV

Sylvia Beavers

April 10, 2006

Matt, Kensi and Gracie,

A big hug to each of you to comfort you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

sandy cocek

April 10, 2006

Matt, Kensi, and Gracie,

I am so saddened by your loss. I wish I could be there to support you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love,

Sandy Cocek

Julie Cole Pearce

April 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chaplain Emory L. Johnson

April 9, 2006

Chaplain Matt,

You and your family and Waco Center for Youth are in my thoughts and prayers and in the prayers of my prayer partners. May God give you and your children His strength and comfort. John 11:25

debbie getterman

April 9, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Holt and Debbie Getterman

Jason Chism

April 9, 2006

I am sorry to hear of your Loss. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Roberta Goolsby

April 9, 2006

Dear Matt, Kensi, and Gracie,

Our caring thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

We love you.

Love,

Jerry and Roberta Goolsby

Gina Ward

Geree Thompson

April 9, 2006

Matt, words cannot express my sorrow on hearing about Kari. The only thing I know is that she is in the arms of Jesus and she will never know sorrow or pain again. I want you to know I considered her my friend and love her dearly as I love you, Grace, and Kensi. I will pray for you and my heart is broken...I am so honored that I know her - her smile is

so beautiful.

Kristi Lamb

April 9, 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. She was my friend and I loved her and will always miss her. Your family will always be in my heart and my prayers.

JASON,MALENA & BLAYNE BARTON

April 9, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Meg Sneed

April 8, 2006

Dear Matt, Kensi and Gracie,



Our hearts are broken for you right now as you are experiencing such a devastating loss. Our God is an awesome God and He will sustain you in your darkest moments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love,

Meg,Mark, Allison and Will Sneed

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