Florence-Baker-Obituary

Florence Josephine Baker

Obituary

Florence Josephine Baker, 80, of Duluth, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, in the Solvay Hospice House. Florence was born in Wrenshall, Minn. on Jan. 1, 1927 to Daniel and Anna (Latcher) Duffy. She graduated from Wrenshall High School and earned a certificate of accomplishment from the College of St. Scholastica. She retired as a long time employee at Nopeming Nursing Home. Florence was an active member of the community being president of the West End Senior Center and the Golden Westenders; founder and M.C. of the original Grandma and Grandpas Senior Band, member of the 2001 City Renovation Committee, and the RSVP Volunteer Program. Florence was creative and multi talented leaving her mark as a musician, writer, director and actress. Florence's children and grandchildren were her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Floyd R., in 1974, two sisters and four brothers. Florence is survived by her son, George of Duluth, daughters, Beverly (David) Sonnenburg of Zimmerman, Minn., Sandra (Bob) Fossum of Anoka, Peggy (Bob) Smutka of West St. Paul and Sally ('Jim' Kent) Lunda of Duluth; grandchildren, Kim (Lloyd) Bodle, Jim Baker, Floyd (Jessica) Baker, Eric Sonnenburg, Anders (Dianna) Sonnenburg, Keith Sonnenburg, Tamara Fossum, Chad (Melissa) Fossum, Robyn Lunda, Ryan Lunda, and 10 great grandchildren. VISITATION:12 Noon until the 1 p.m. memorial service, Tuesday, in Bell Brothers Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Carlton. Memorial to St. Ann's Residence would be appreciated.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.

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Gran B is a very special person. She is so lucky to have such a wonderful loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.

Mom,
Isabelle will be a big sister tomorrow.
I am so sad that he will not have the opportunity to know you like the other great grand children have. We will tell him what you are like and how much you love him.
I Love you,
Sandy

Dear Bev and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the death of your Mom and Grandma. I know how much she meant to all of you and from the stories that Bev has shared, I know how much you all meant to her. I wish I could have gotten to know her.
Deepest sympathy and prayers.

Dear Bev and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the death of your Mom and Grandma. I know how much she meant to all of you and from the stories that Bev has shared, I know how much you all meant to her. I wish I could have gotten to know her
Deepest sympathy and prayers.
Sue Schnorr

I have many memories of Florence, and Floyd. Thinking of all of you at this time

Florence, "Flossy", Gram B, as you were known to us. Thank you for the life lessons that will remain with me. I'm glad that we had this time, and you took the time, to share your life with us. You will remain in my heart forever.
God Bless you.
"That Jim Lunda"