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Baye Sloane Obituary
January 4, 1919
January 7, 2014
Baye Callahan Jasmine Sloane was born Violet Henrietta Callahan on January 4, 1919 in Mina, Nevada to Harry and Violet Callahan. She had two brothers and four sisters, Robert Callahan, Evelyn Hedstrom, Mariellen Capurro, Eileen Callahan, Catherine Ginocchio and Harry Callahan, Jr. Baye was married twice, first to Clarence Jasmine, who died fighting fire, and currently to Jim Sloane, her husband of 45 years. Baye's children include Bonnie Reimers, Judy Adamson, Dannie Jasmine, Pennie Martin, Kathryn Wallek, Mike Pargeon, Cindy Cavallo, Leonora Henry, Charlene Wilson, Richard Sloane and Robin Mix. Baye also had two step sons, Tim and Jim Sloane, as well as 21 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Baye's generous spirit and open home was well known to family and friends. Extending her love to any person in need, Baye was a foster parent to more than 50 children and opened her heart to many more. Her dedication to children carried over to her work as bus driver, first for the Galena School established by the Callahan family. Later she drove the Washoe County School District bus up and down Mount Rose Highway for more than 25 years.
Baye greatfully lived her entire life on the Callahan Ranch that her family founded in 1893. She was a master gardener who maintained a lovely orchard of apples, pears and peaches, as well as a large vegetable and flower garden. She was well known for her preserves and canned fruit and vegetables, which she generously shared with all who visited. Baye grew beautiful gladiolas. She learned their care in her youth working in the gladiola fields that used to be in south Reno.
Baye enjoyed traveling and made many trips to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite with her family. Some of her farther flung trips include adventures to New England, Alaska, England and Aruba.
Baye quietly passed at her home with family nearby on January 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Violet, brother Robert, sister Evelyn and son Dannie. A celebration of her life will take place at Mountain View Mortuary 425 Stoker Ave, January 24th 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
Light refreshments will be served after the service. The family invites everyone to bring photos of Baye to be added to a photo collage of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Baye's favorite charities the Arbor Day Foundation at http://www.arborday.org/ - phone 1-888-448-7337 or to Make A Wish Foundation, 1575 Delucchi Ln. Reno, NV 89502 - phone 775-826-8008.
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Michael MacLean
January 12, 2020
She is missed today even more than when she passed. I consider myself blessed to have known her.
Maria Schetter
October 26, 2018
Baye was my babysitter and bus driver for many years. She always took excellent care of me and many other children throughout the years. I'm a teacher, now and through her and my parents love of children it continues on in me today...RIP dear Baye, you are sincerely missed by all who knew and loved you,
Craig & Gwen Curtis
February 3, 2014
We have been neighbors of Baye for 35 years and she is just an amazing women. Always so friendly and willing to help and give whenever she could. We still have lilacs and flowers growing in our yard that she gave us 30 years ago from her yard. They will always remind us of her.
Jim and family, the sweet memories of the person she was will live through you and comfort you in days ahead.
Love, Craig & Gwen Curtis
Tonya Norris
January 26, 2014
I only knew you for a short time but in that time you were a beautiful woman with a wealth of information on my family roots. My Grandmother was Shirley Callahan. I am so sorry we didn't meet sooner. I will treasure the recordings we made on our visits of the stories from the good ole days. May you Rest in Peace and prayers go out to the family.
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January 25, 2014
She was my teacher of what a woman /person should be, she had a heart as big as she was, even bigger, she was an inspiration to everyone, I loved her so, RIP
Mary Welch - McCollum
January 24, 2014
Family & Friends of Baye:
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. May God give you the peace that only he can give. He Gives us the peace that we will see her again one day.
What a nice picture & seeing her smile as I remember good times with her & others when we drove school buses together so many years ago. She is one who made this world a better place to live.
Bob and Diane Enewold
January 24, 2014
What a remarkable woman! You demonstrated throughout your life how to be a lady and loving mother. You shared your God given gift with all the many children that you raised and influenced their lives. What a beautiful legacy! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Love and God Bless, your cousin, Diane and husband Bob Enewold
Ted Wynn
January 22, 2014
Grandma Baye, you are a bright light and one who illuminated the world with kindness during your time here with us. You examplified what it means to live a good life - a life that is enriched with character and values. I am honored to have known you. You will be missed!
January 22, 2014
I had the pleasure of knowing Baye for many, many years as I grew up on Callhan Ranch Rd. She alway made riding the bus so much fun and especially around Halloween when she would cackle like a witch and scare us all! It was the best time. As my kids ride the bus now, I wish they had someone like Baye driving. I would visit her often as I would go by her house riding my horse home. She would have me over and feed my horse apples and give me fruit as well and ask about my day. She made growing up on Callahan so much fun and I have very fond memories of her. Thank you Baye for everything. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.
Kristie
Michael MacLean
January 22, 2014
I first met Baye some 25+ years ago when my son, Douglas, and her son Richard were in school together at the old Brown school. What a marvelous lady. You will be missed and live in our hearts for all time.
Christine Christy
January 22, 2014
To my dear friend "Baye" you are and will be always in my heart and memories. You where brought into my life for a reason your love for ANYBODY was a gift for me. The encouragement, kinds words and strength and yet loving caring women for any ethnicity including me!!
January 21, 2014
Oh, Baye, you were so much loved and so admired...you will sorely be missed. They don't make 'em like you any more. Our love...The Rector family
Jim Davis
January 18, 2014
Baye raised me and my sister (Sally) when we were just little tikes. She made such an impression on me that I came to love her as my 2nd mother. She took care of 70 plus kids over the years, every one of whom came back to visit her as adults. That says a lot as to the kind of woman she was. I will always cherish her memory, as I know my sister will as well.
Lynn Jasmine
January 17, 2014
My life was blessed as Baye's daughter-in-law. She was a wonderful role model and a good friend for many years. Her wisdom, caring spirit, dedication to family and sense of humor will be missed by all.
Martha Taylor Burgert
January 17, 2014
What a wonderful lady Baye was! I was lucky enough to work with Baye, driving school bus out of Pleasant Valley, and driving for the Junior Ski Program, spending the day with her and the other drivers, chatting and enjoying the day, while the children skied.
She was so nice to everyone! She will surely be missed by all who knew her.
Rest in Peace Baye.
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