John S. Bakke

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John Bakke Obituary

Bakke, John S. ALBANY John S. Bakke, 90, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Albany Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Bakke was the son of the late John and Olava (Myrstad) Bakke. He had lived in Albany since 1948. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Bakke was an engineer with Albany International (the former Albany Felt Co.) for more than 34 years. He was a member of the Third Reformed Church, the Wadsworth Masonic Lodge 417, and the Senior Citizens of Albany. He loved to dance with his wife, especially square dancing. Mr. Bakke also taught line dancing for 17 years at the Louise Corning Senior Center. He was the loving husband of Florence (Newhouse) Bakke; father of Diane B. Tennant and her husband Philip; brother of the late Judith B. Christiansen; grandfather of Hillary Tennant and her husband Marvin Sun, and Andrew Tennant; great-grandfather of Evan, Tate and Gideon Sun. He is also survived by a cousin. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2011 in the Third Reformed Church, 20 Ten Eyck Ave., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of John may be made to the Third Reformed Church, 20 Ten Eyck Ave., Albany, NY 12209. To sign the online condolence book visit www.danielkeenan funeralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bakke

8 Entries

Newgate staff Paula, Norma & Sarah

July 14, 2011

John was a wonderful, loving, caring person and will be missed by all who knew him. Be well florence.

The LaMountains

July 13, 2011

Our dear friends Florence and Diane ~

Please know we share your grief on the loss of your beloved husband and father. He was truly a Man of God and loved by all of us. May many joyous memories fill your hearts with gladness. Having John in our lives was truly a blessing.

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14:18

With much love and respect,
Karen and Perry

Lillian Clark

July 12, 2011

Dear Florence, I'm very sorry for your loss. I well remember how kind you were in expressing sympathy when Lee passed away. Remember the good times you had together.

Jane Schramm

July 12, 2011

Dear Florence,
John was a true gentleman and a delight to know. We loved working with you both and enjoying the dance classes that John lead for us for so many years at the Louise Corning Center. He will be missed by us all. Our condolences to you and your family on his passing.
Most Sincerely, Jane Schramm and the Staff of Senior Services of Albany

Kimberly Mascord

July 12, 2011

Dear Florence, My deepest sympothy to you and your family at this time.My thoughts and prayers are with you.May god bless you.John is now an angel and is looking over you. Sincerly, Kimberly Mascord

Mark Ennis

July 12, 2011

John was a true Christian gentleman who now rests with Jesus. Our prayers are with Florence.

Tony Toscino

July 12, 2011

Florence:
July 12, 2011 From Tony Toscino Prayer for John S. Bakke
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Tony Toscino

July 12, 2011

My dearest friend, Florence. My most sincere condolences in the loss of your
dear husband John. I have thought of both of you many times, since Louise Corning closed. The image of John and the group in the corner doing the Line Dancing steps, and both of you on the dance floor together. What a loving couple you were. Know that I will keep you in my prayers during these difficult times. God Bless You & your family.

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