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Patricia L. Baker, 80

December 09, 2021

Patricia L. Baker, 80, of Woodcrest Villa Lancaster passed away Wednesday, December 9 at Lancaster General Hospital. She went home to be with the Lord after a long struggle with severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and a more recent case of double pneumonia. Pat is survived by her husband of 63 years Dean Baker, 4 children, Elizabeth Chambers and Husband Jeff of Seaford DE, Dean Baker Jr. and wife Gail Rittenhouse of Abington PA, David Baker and wife Chris of Los Angeles CA, John Baker and wife Cindy of Columbia PA, as well as 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Pat and Dean met in sixth grade in Elizabethtown. They were high school sweethearts and went onto create a home full of love, music and laughter. Her commitment to family and faith has been an inspiration to all who knew her. After raising their children, they built a small farm in Conestoga thereby accomplishing a goal that began as dream in high school to someday have a farm and call it the Rocking B. They even created a logo and brand for the farm.

Pat had many interests including playing the piano and violin, knitting, needle work, sewing, raising sheep, spinning wool, cooking and baking. She founded and participated in three knitting and fiber art groups which gathered regularly for more than 30 years. She was one of the founding members of Grace Community Church Willow Street where she played piano on the worship team band until she was 77 years old. Pat loved to tell stories with great detail and was quick to laugh. She will be missed but we know she is in a better place and free of pain.
Pat was predeceased by Mother and Father, Louise and Richard (Dick) Bates, her sister Sally Ebersol and brother Dick Bates.

Her celebration of life will be held Friday, December 17, 2021 at Grace Community Church, 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street, PA. Visitation from 3 – 4PM and service at 4PM conducted by Pastor Mike Sigman and Pastor John Baker. Please wear a facial covering if you plan to attend the service. In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made in Pat’s memory to Grace Community Church, “Growing With Grace” fund. www.gccws.net/growingwithgrace or https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=59de6bac-bac4-4921-bc83-f9c99c01c47d

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February 27, 2024

Dean and Family, we just learned of Pats passing. We are so sorry for your loss. I think back to our good times in the 70’s when we were all young working at Prudential. You and Pat had it together. 
Ed Nimick

December 21, 2021

December 21, 2021
Dear Dean and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all.  I know how much Pat will be missed.  She could light up a room when she walked in.  Pat had such grace and wonderful sense of humour and could really tell a story.  She is one of the most talented people I knew–wonderful cook, master knitter, spinner, dyer and musician.  Pat will be dearly missed by many and especially by all of you.  A true pleasure to have know her and call her a friend.

December 14, 2021

Dear Dean and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear wife and mother, Pat.  I have very fond memories of her and the entire family.  I wish you all to be comforted and find peace as I have in my loss of my husband.  God will give you grace.  Love, Barb Daneker

December 13, 2021

My sympathy, also, to Dean and Pat’s family. What a wonderful and interesting life she had!  Her many talents, along with raising  her family, are certainly impressive. I also cannot attend her Celebration of Life but want you to know that I often thought of her and, you, Dean, over these many years.  May your wonderful memories sustain you and your family, Dean. Carol Hall ReighterMechanicsburg, PA

December 13, 2021

Dear Dean and family
 
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort and healing knowing that Pat touched so many lives, and may your cherished memories help your healing as time goes by.
 
Fred and Liz Didyoung

December 12, 2021

My sympathy to Dean and the rest of Pat’s family.  Wish we had been in touch when I had a farm in Manheim (1990-2002) and had lambs for a while.  It’s clear that Pat was really into the wool more than I ever was.  Sounds like she had a good life. Because of the pandemic I will not get to the celebration of her life, but I’ll be thinking of you.
Lois Herr

Visitation
Friday, December 17, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Grace Community Church
212 Peach Bottom Rd.
Willow Street, PA 17584
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4:00 PM
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Willow St., PA 17584
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