Donna Jean Baker, formerly of Carlisle, PA, passed away quickly and peacefully on April 26th. She is predeceased by her father, Wilbur Baker, Jr.
She is survived by her mother, Margaret Baker of
Carlisle, PA; son & daughter-in-law, Bryan Baker & Liz Dunn;
granddaughter, Cate of Ardmore, PA; daughter & son-in-law, Beth Cate-Freeman
& William Freeman of Harrisburg, PA; two brothers & sisters-in-law,
Donald Baker & Cathy of Carlisle, PA; Kenneth Baker, Sr. & Nancy
of Dillsburg, PA; sister & brother-in-law, Patricia Reidenbach & Thomas
of Gettysburg, PA; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Donna was a force from the moment she entered the
world. With red hair and an independent streak, she loved adventure. She
was at her happiest surrounded by music, animals, and nature. She loved
horseback riding, nature photography, traveling, and line dancing. She built
her own business as a computer programmer and consultant in the 1980s – one of
few women in the field at the time. Donna spent her final years in Floyd,
Virginia surrounded by friends and a community she loved. An avid music lover,
she played several instruments, including the Dulcimer which she learned to
play in her retirement.
She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by
so many whose lives she touched.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, May 17th at the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 647 Forge Road, Carlisle, PA 17015. The Reverend Todd Christine will preside and the service will be available to stream on the web which is available at https://youtu.be/M_8G_o55kqs
In lieu of
flowers, donations may be offered to Pitties Love Peace, a dog rescue organization
close to her heart https://pittieslovepeace.com/support-us/
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