Verna Baker

A wonderful lady. She and her husband have touched lives in such a way that several generations will continue to be touched and saved into the distant future by the missionary work they did. I and my family are 3rd and 4th generation beneficiaries of this work.

God grant her eternal rest with Him till we go and meet the rest of the saints to praise and worship in His presence forever...Simeon & Yvonne Tor-Agbidye (Grand children of Joel & Rachel Agabi Yongo from Harga)

To the Bakers from the VanTongerens - our paths cross in unexpected but very special ways - our condolences - know that she was loved and your sorrows are shared. My mother especially wishes to express her shared sorrow - she was so looking forward to gathering with Verna this Spring at American House ( they lived just across the road from each other) and so appreciated Verna's last note to her. God's peace to all of you - Tom

To the kids: It was a privilege for me and my wife Esther to visit your folks at Harga a few times. We lived near Lupwe and went at least once for "R&R" and enjoyed your mom's good cooking at least twice. Then there were literature committee meetings to which she contributed meals and snacks. (Your dad tolerated these meetings with his very own brand of humor.) Their sense of service has been a model for us. We're thankful for her life. Our sympathies to you all.

We send our love and sympathy to the Baker family is the loss of a dear mom and grandma. We remember when the Bakers made a special trip to Lupwe to share sympathy when we lost our newborn daughter. We also remember good times of cooling off in the Baker pool. Verna had a wonderful gift of hospitality. We have deep admiration for the Bakers and their ability to adapt to Tiv culture and share God's love in that setting. Be assured of our prayers for God's comfort and peace for all of you.

my sincere condolences to the Baker family with the passing of your dear mother to eternal life. I have wonderful memories of staying in Harga very often coming from Takum & later making visits to their home in Jenison when I was in GR. They truly were pioneer missionaries and had a great love for the people they served. Thanks be to God for their lives and the example they were to us all.