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Carol Ann Baker

1943 - 2010

Carol Ann Baker obituary, 1943-2010

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1943

DIED

2010

Carol Baker Obituary

Carol Ann Baker June 24, 1943 - October 7, 2010 Graveside services for Carol Ann Baker will be held at Tehachapi Cemetery on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Carol Ann Baker, 67, of Bakersfield, California answered God's call home on October 7, 2010. Carol was born to parents, Hubert and Alma Baker on June 24, 1943 in Cortez, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her loving parents; brothers, Howard and Harold Baker and her sister, Lucille Lynn. She is survived by her caring husband, Walter Baker; brothers, Ralph and Ted Baker; sisters, Dorris Mellott, Jean Mellott and Toni Esser; sons, Eugene (Sheila) Buffington, Terry Buffington, Walter (Kim) Baker, Wesley Baker, Randy (Deanna) Baker and Ralph Baker; daughters, Carol Sue (Mike Flynn) and Kathy (Cory) Puttbrese; 21 grandchildren, Robert, Cassie, Calahand, Triyona, Brandon, Kacey, Blaine, Jessica, Walter Jr., Miranda, Karrie, Tiffany, Brian, Anthony, Sara, Kayla, Jay, Ryan, Amber, Blake and Gloria; 4 great grandchildren, Jonny, Khiera, Yasmeen, and Jayden. Carol spent most of her childhood in Colorado but had fond childhood memories of a summer spent in California that always drew her back. In 1984, Carol and Walter decided to move their family to California. Carol, a devoted Christian, the spiritual rock of her family, filled her days with caring for her family and serving the Lord. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her many grandchildren. For additional information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. Basham Funeral Care www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Oct. 12, 2010.

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Baker

October 6, 2024

This popped up in my email lol. I don´t remember writing what I wrote but I remember feeling devastated that you were gone. Jr and Kayla have turned into amazing adults starting their own careers and families. Walt and I are amazing too. We love you forever and miss you forever!! God do we miss you!

Kathy puttbrese

October 10, 2022

I miss you more than you know Cassie had her wedding on Saturday it was so beautiful you would´ve been so proud mother I know you were there with us love you always

Kathy Puttbrese

October 30, 2020

Wow I cant believe its been 10 years mom not a day goes by that I think of you and miss you dearly, so many wonderful things have happened in my life, your a great grandma of 3 perfect boys and you have twin great grand babies on the way 3 of you grand kids have graduated college, and everyone is doing well I feel you spirt with me all the time and it gives me strength to get though what is now a very ugly world, I got myself a little yorkie puppy he reminds me of tootsie and I find great comfort in that and it makes me think of you often. I love you mom. thank you mom for loving me and being my mom.

clifford williams

October 16, 2010

Are thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time of your loss.Carol was a good person who loved all of her family dearly. She is not in anymore pain
and resting with the Lord in peace.Clifford Williams and family,Tex Piele

sara buffington

October 14, 2010

i miss you grandma

Triyona Castillo

October 14, 2010

Grandma i just wanted to say thankyou for being the angel in my life you didnt have to be. You will always be in my heart and mind i love you sooo much.Love you, Triyona.

Jessica Puttbrese

October 14, 2010

I LOVE YOU GRANDMA!! I miss you so much, i wish i could have been there for you when you needed it most. When I die, you will be the first on my list to see in Heaven after I meet Jesus. I will sing you your favorite song and bring you your favorite flowers. I love you. From Charlie

Cassondra Puttbrese

October 14, 2010

Grandma I love you with all of my heart, you will be greatly missed. You are the GREATEST inspiration in my life and will always be in my heart. You are my best friend and my grandma, what more could I ask for? I will always cherish the memories in my heart. Love you forever and always. Your grandchild Cassondra

kathy puttbrese

October 14, 2010

I LOVE You MOM and I will miss you so much you will always be in my heart and you will never now how important you were to me MY BEST FRIEND AND MOTHER I will love you forever and I will see you in heaven one day Your Loving Daughter Kathy JO

October 14, 2010

I Love You MOM, I will miss you so much and you will never know how important you were to me and how hard this will be to go on with out, but I will try it will be hard and I will do my best but it will be with great sadness because you were the best friend and mother I could have ever ask for love your daughter Kathy Jo

Nona Short

October 12, 2010

With Love to all and Carol's memory, from our family, Nona, Sheldon, Norman, Dawn, Lola, Kelley, Almeta and our families.

October 12, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out for the Baker family and their tremendous loss. Their angel on earth is now in her rightful place watching over them all. We pray for God's peace for you all.
Jean Mack and Family

Kim Baker

October 12, 2010

Oh How I love you and always will. I will miss you so much. You believed in me and my family thru thick and thin. You taught me how to really love in this world. We had some great times together. I will never forget you. You were the best mom, grandma and friend ever. Your free from pain now my friend. I love you with all my heart. RIP Carol. xoxoxo

Kim Baker

October 12, 2010

Oh How I love you and I always will. You will be missed so much. You always believed in me and my family through thick and thin. You were the greatest mom, grandma and friend. You taught me how to really love in this world. We had some really good times together. I will never forget them and I will never forget you. Your free from your pain my friend. I love you Carol. xoxoxo

Tammi Ross

October 12, 2010

Carol you definately were the rock of the family. My heart is blessed to know such a wonderful woman. You have the MOST amazing family and know that you will never be gone as long as we hold you dear in our hearts. You are the BEST grandmother my children could have every had!! I love you and miss you!! Rest in peace Beautiful Angle!!

Eugene Buffington

October 12, 2010

We Love and Miss you so much Mom . We will never forget you, you will be forever in our hearts. Love Eugene & Shelia Buffington

glenda gore

October 12, 2010

keep your chin up brother i am with you in heart soul

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