Vera B. Baker

1921 - 2016

Vera Beatrice Morehouse Baker, 94, an elegant lady from days gone by, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, in the auditorium at Trinity Terrace. Memorials: If so desired, donations may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th St., New York, N.Y., 10622, www.BCRFcure.org/Donate. Vera was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Eureka Springs, Ark. In 1942, she and her mother caught the train in Oklahoma City and traveled to San Diego to marry her beau, Ben Baker, before he became too involved in World War II. She and Ben moved their family to Fort Worth in 1955. Through the years she faced and conquered every obstacle to maintain a love affair that lasted 71 years. She was the frame that encircled her family and held it tightly. She was a resident of Trinity Terrace, a longtime member of Overton Park Methodist Church and she golfed and played tennis at Diamond Oaks and Ridglea Country clubs. She traveled extensively and she was outgoing, active and could always be found dressed for a casual day at the club. Vera was preceded in death by her son, Ben W. Baker Jr; and her husband, Ben W. Baker. Survivors: Daughters, Penny B. Beal and husband, Skip, Denise Dale and husband, Darrell; grandsons, Cody Baker and wife, Amy G. Baker, and Wayne Estes; great-grandson, Alex Baker; great-granddaughter, Shelby Baker.