Linda Baca Obituary

Baca, Linda (nee Koch), entered into rest on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the age of 59. Beloved daughter of Florence Tipton and the late Emmett C. Koch and Cecil C. Tipton; dearest mother of Debbie (Brad) Saputo, William (Beth) Grimes and Daniel (Cindy) Spratley; dear grandmother of Tiffany, Summer, David, Kayla and Tyler; loving sister of JoAnn (Charles) Ghirardi, Shirley (Cliff) Holman and the late Roger Koch; dear sister-in-law of Eloise Koch; our dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend.Services:Funeral Service Saturday, 1 p.m. at BUCHHOLZ SPANISH LAKE Mortuary, 1645 Redman Ave. Visitation Friday, 4-8 p.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Baca

10 Entries

J C

June 25, 2007

Thank you for all the years of a friendly smile. You are going to be truly missed. God Bless you and your family

Brad Lane

June 23, 2007

When you ask most men about their Mother-in-law
They don't have much to say.
Because,the wrath of a wife
Can be a tuff price to pay.

But I don't have that problem you see
Because, Mine is very special to me.

She didn't want expensive things.
Like houses,Cars,and Diamond rings
What meant most to her were the simply things.
A please, A thank you,
Just, setting on the deck listening to the birds sings.

She felt that Handy Panty was her place.
She was there early in the
morning,
Always with a smile on her face

She said people needed to laugh along the way.
As she handed them there change,
and told them to "Have a wonderful day"

She liked to play Missouri Lottery,
Sometimes with a little luck.
She would say "Got to go to Deals"
"Things there only cost a buck".

I'll never forget her giggle
and her smile.
If i needed an inch,
She would give me a mile.

Today, I am the lucky one
Because, She excepted me as her son.

As she looks down on us from above.
"Thank you mom for your love"

Helen and Bub Lane

June 23, 2007

Linda, you are already greatly missed. Your smile and cheerful way are gone, but never forgotten. I have known you for over 20 years, and Bub and I both feel extremely blessed for your love, your compassion, but most of all for your friendship. We thank you for all the good times, bowling, mini golf, and just the times we would sit and talk and laugh. You have left a wonderful legacy in your children and grandchildren. If not for you, we wouldn't have been blessed with Debbie and Summer in our lives. Thank you. We Love You, and Miss you greatly!

Melissa Rakers

June 22, 2007

Linda You will be truly missed. I couldn't belive the news when I went into handy pantry this morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers I will miss you.

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MELANIE MOBLEY

June 22, 2007

MY HEART WAS SADDENED WHEN I GOT THE NEWS. I DO REGRET NOT COMING AROUND AS MUCH AFTER I MOVED AWAY. I LOVED WORKING WITH YOU. YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE I KNOW. MAYBE THAT IS WHY GOD HAS DECIDED TO EMBRACE YOU IN HIS ARMS RIGHT NOW. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Summer Saputo

June 21, 2007

I'm going through the toughest thing I've ever had to go through ... But I kno I gotta make her proud ! I want her to kno I love her and I will always miss her ! You tell yourself that yes people do die and you try to prepare your self but you never ready for it !You kno people have heart attcks everyday but you think that it will never happen to someone you love ! i kno i sure didn't and to see that happen to someone you love tears you up in side but you gotta kno you can make it through it...Now I never thought that someone can be there one min. and gone the next until it happend right in front of me, I was so scared and I still am but I'm glad i had the time I had with her ... No i didn't want her to go but I kno she's in a beter place and That God only takes the Best and she was the Best ! she was one of the Best people on this earth you could ever meet ! Yea I kno ya'll think it's stupid or your to shy to say " I love you " to your family but i regret that i didn't say it enough . You think those special people will be there forever but they won't so please after you read this go tell someone really important you love them ! I want all my friends to kno that I Love ya'll too

Love Summer

Tammi Hancock

June 21, 2007

My heart is saddened by the sudden and unexpected loss. I regret that in the past fews months that I hadn't spent much time due to my summer life (at the ball park) with you or the family....I have many memories that I will hold dear to my heart. Thanks for being who you are and my Aunt Linda even though you didn't have to.

Love
Tammi

RICK PEMBERTON

June 21, 2007

DEAR LINDA,
YOU ARE SUCH AN IMPORTANT PERSON TO ME AND ALWAYS WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS.I WILL TRUELY REMEBER OUR FUN AND GOOD TIMES TOGETHER AS LONG AS THE BAD TIMES THAT WE HELPED EACH OTHER THRU. I WILL SO REMEMBER YOUR PHONE CALLS TO CHEER ME UP WHEN I WAS DOWN AND THE WAY YOU ALWAYS HAD A BIG HAPPY SMILE ON YOUR FACE WHEN I WOULD SHOW UP FOR WORK ON OUR FRIDAYS TOGETHER.
I KNOW GOD WANTED YOU TO COME TO HIM NOW, AND I HOPE THAT YOU ARE SO HAPPY TO BE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW, I WILL SO MISS YOU MY SILLY, SPECIAL, FRIEND!!
NOW DEBBIE I HOPE THAT YOU KNOW THAT MOM IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW BUT I HOPE THAT WE WILL STILL BE ABLE TO REMAIN FRIENDS AND KEEP IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER, I KNOW THAT IS WHAT MOM WOULD WANT FOR THE BOTH OF US. SO JUST KNOW I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY ALONG WITH BEING IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS..
I SO LOVE YOU LINDA AND WILL TRUELY MISS YOU SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ME WHEN GOD IS READY FOR ME TO COME TO HIM..
LOVE YA AND MISS YOU--RICK

Constance Jefferson

June 21, 2007

To my dearest Linda,
Your family have my deepest sympathy. The Lord truly has picked a beautiful flower for his flower garden. You will be truly missed. I am so sadden for the family's lost. May God be with you and hold you in the palm of his hands. Love Connie

Shirley Tipton-Holman

June 21, 2007

To my family - although I am unable to be with you during this time, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. I'll always remember the time when Linda and I were teenagers and I'd come to St. Louis for a week-end and her and I would walk down the street to meet the hot-tamale man, and talk about things we'd do when we grew up. I can remember her talking about having kids and the fun she'd have with them. I'm sure each of you have enjoyed your life with her. Although it ended sudden, and so unexpectedly, I hope you can find comfort in knowing that she didn't suffer, and that she will now have peace and happiness with our Dad (Cecil)and Brother (Roger). Always remember the good memories, I know she would want you to do so.

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