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Kimberly Baker Obituary
OAK HARBOR: Oak Harbor resident, Kimberly Kay Baker, 54, died on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at her home. She was born on April 29, 1958 in Fremont to Richard R. G. and Iva (Shiets) Baker.
Kim was a 1975 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and had attended Terra Community College studying Graphic Design. She was a Dispatcher for the Fremont City Police Department for 30 years retiring in June 2011. Kim was the first person to retire from the department who worked solely as a dispatcher. Kim would also work the Sandusky County Fair Police Departments tent since the 1980's. She enjoyed photography and computer graphics. Kim loved to spend time with her family and friends.
Kim is survived by her mother, Iva Baker of Fremont; sister, Kathie (Leonard) Pickering of Fairfield Glade, TN; niece, Kristie (Paul) Hess of Elkhart, IN; and her nephew, Ryan Pickering also of Elkhart, IN. She was preceded in death by her father Richard R. G. Baker in 2012.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont from 4-8 PM. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Fremont at 11 AM with Pastor Carl Kessler officiating. Burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Asthma Association or to St. John's Lutheran Church, 212 N. Clover St., Fremont, OH 43420 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
To express online condolences or to view Kim's video tribute please visit: www.hermankinn.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kimberly Baker
Cindy Forsyth~Rizzardi
August 28, 2012
Dear Iva,
It is hard to find the correct words when such a sudden and unexpected loss occurs. Kim was such a compassionate and wonderful girl. So very, very sorry for your loss in an unbelievably difficult year for you already.
Keeping You in thought and prayer.
Ric Baker
August 15, 2012
Kim you are now dancing before the Throne of the Most High with no pain. We will all have a huge family reunion one day..Love ya coz
Mick & Tina Baker
August 13, 2012
We're so very sorry for your double loss this year, Aunt Ida & family. Kim was so young to be taken. Find contentment in your memories.
Dick & Carol Hoffman
August 11, 2012
Kim was a great friend and a wonderful co-worker. She will be greatly missed and we are so sorry we weren't their to pay our respects. We were out of town and did not receive any notification. Just heard about it on Thursday evening. We pray that God will comfort her family and friends, and I know she will be smiling on all of us.
Tim Phillips
August 11, 2012
Kim,you were in my 8th grade class and i remember you well. You were always very kind to me and full of so much happiness!GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ETERNALLY!
Pam Burdue
August 9, 2012
I will miss you Kim. Even with life taking us in different paths I always remembered all the fun we had even if I did break you nose.You will always be in my thoughts.
Luann Derr
August 9, 2012
God will take away any pain and give you comfort in His eternal home! We will miss you, Kimmie, but we know that we'll be together again in our heavenly home. Enjoy your Dad's jokes and my mom's apple pie!!
Dan Cuevas
August 8, 2012
So sorry to hear of Kim's passing. Her family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Diane Henry
August 7, 2012
So sad to hear about the loss of Kim.I have known her since school,very good person,she will be misssed,my blessings to her family
Prof. Henry Higgins
August 7, 2012
My Fair Lady, Ross H.S. 1975.....Remembering Kim and Eliza's BIRD CAGE and her CHINESE FAN. May your faith serve you well at this difficult time
August 7, 2012
you have our sympathy. We have know Kim for many years both as a co-worker and a friend. Jojo will never forget their first golf outing together.
your in our thoughts and prayers
Sonny and jojo Jones
Sandy Wyant
August 7, 2012
Kim was a good friend and very helpful with any questions I had on the property manager job - I will miss her dearly.
Bless you Kim
August 7, 2012
Kim...your visits to Thingamajigs...our laughs...our conversations about our childhoods...and most importantly...your smile...will be missed. Love and Blessings to your family. Cyndi Auxter
Derek Langley
August 7, 2012
So sad to hear about the loss of Kim. I worked in the Sheriff's tent for almost 10 years and associated with Kim every time. She was a very kind and amazing person. She will be missed dearly!
LAURIE POLLARD
August 6, 2012
WORDS CAN NEVER EXPRESS SUCH A TRAUMATIC LOSS! KIM WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON AND LOVED BY ALL THAT HAD THE HONOR TO KNOW HER. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN I SAW HER LAST WEEKEND IN HER CONVERTIBLE WAVING AND SMILING AS BRIGHT AS THE SUNSHINE. LOVE YOU KIM AND YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
Judy (Rottmeyer) Nuzum
August 6, 2012
So sorry to read this, Kim and I go back so many years from St. John's through school. She was always a friend...my deepest sympathy for her family as she patiently waits for everyone in Heaven. Miss you Kim...
EDWARD GARZA
August 6, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so glad I was able to see Kim on her last day at Fremont PD, and to know Kim for so many years. Kim was a great co-worker and friend.
This really hurts.
I got a memorial marker from a friend when my mom died last year that says it all:
...
DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL.
LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL.
LOTS of Memories and LOTS of laughs from Jr High School, High School and our 22+ years at the PD.
THANKS KIM FOR THE MEMORIES.
Jada Jackson
August 6, 2012
You have my heartfelt sympathy. My dad is retried from Fremont PD so I grew up knowing Kim and listening to her on the scanner.
Gail Lutman
August 5, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked as a dispatcher at another department, but had the pleasure to work with Kim when she was on duty. She was a great dispatcher and I was proud to have worked with her.
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