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Joan Baze Obituary
Longtime Renton resident, Joan H. Baze, died May 24, 2013. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on October 2, 1923 and was 89 years old. Mrs. Baze worked for the Culinary Workers and Bartenders Union in Renton and Seattle. She also worked for many restaurants, the Longacres Race Track, and the Lake Wilderness Lodge. She retired in 1986 and enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in 1999 after 55 years of marriage. Sisters, Barbara Buckley, Rosemary Whitman, Marcia Dudek and brothers Bob and Jim Barrett also preceded her in death.
She is survived by son, Ron Baze, of Hoquiam, a daughter, Linda Sholand, of Renton and sister, Peg Norcott, of Sequim, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
A "Celebration of Her Life" will be conducted at the Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Renton at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st.
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Sandy Baze
June 7, 2013
Ron and Family,
I am saddened by the loss of your Mom. Knowing the close bond you shared with her, I am sure this is a very difficult time for you. Having shared a portion of my life with you, your family and friends... I know she will be greatly missed. She was a special lady and am glad we were friends.
Bill Burggraf
June 1, 2013
I have so many wonderful memories of Jo and Ed. Renton Eagles travel club and the years of camping at Mardon Resort. Later in life Jo was such a wonderful friend to Mom and there for us when Mom passed away. We loved hearing from her every Christmas, she will be missed! Special thanks to Linda for letting us know. God bless!
Thomascyne RYTHER
June 1, 2013
We love and miss you
Tara McCabe
May 30, 2013
Hail Mary's for Auntie Jo. She made us all laugh, feel special and she was always there for us. I love you Auntie Jo. Hugs and good thoughts to all the family.
Teresa Carpenter (Duclos)
May 29, 2013
I was sadden to hear of your passing. I have so many fond memories of you from when I was growing up. I will always remember going to the dump with my grandpa (Bob Baze) and he would say do you have to be back home anytime soon? And off we would go to visit Jo & Ed. We would spend hours there until grandma would call looking for us. She always knew where to find us! The last time I saw you was when you came to visit my grandma in the hospital. You were always so caring and compassionate of others. You are going to be missed by so many. But now you and the love of your life are together again.
Pat & Debbie Felch Northcutt
May 29, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss - there are never any words that can help you feel any better - know that your mom is at peace - doesn't ease the heartache much - we love you Ron
Kate(Kathie Dudek) Bachinski
May 29, 2013
My Auntie Jo was a very caring and attentive person to the needs and necessities of others. I will miss the conversations concerning "Charles and Camilla, Diana, Wills and Harry, Liz and Phil and all the other Royal nonentities that we 'mused' about. Jo and Mom D. and myself on those flying visits out to Seattle/Renton in the 2003-2008. I will be present in Spirit at your Celebration of Life, Auntie Jo! Love & Affection to you all. God Bless. Kate Bachinski.
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