Marie Isabelle Baker, 93, of North Platte, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 28, 1913, in Farnam to Thomas and Morna Eggleston Crampton. She was a farmer's daughter and raised a farmer's family. She was the type of person who was always quietly there for you when you needed someone. She was as true as anyone could ever be. She loved spring's purple flowers and life in general.

Marie passed away surrounded by the loving presence of her family. She joins her parents; two sisters; daughter, Joan; and two grandchildren in the Eternal Kingdom of Heaven.

Marie is survived by her loving husband of nearly 71 years, Lawrence Roy Baker of North Platte. Marie will forever remain in the hearts of her children and their spouses; Cecil (Rosie) Baker of Ruskin, Sherry (Merle) Lind of North Platte, Jim (Pat) Baker of Farnam, Gary (Debby) Baker of North Platte. The memory of her gentle way, warm smile, quickness to laugh, and day to day loving acts will also live in all she modeled for her 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. Marie will be terribly missed but our memories of her are filled with love.

A memorial has been established and online condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at Calvary Baptist Church on 900 East 2nd with the Rev. Bob Payne officiating. Burial will be at Farnam Cemetery in Farnam.

Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge.

North Platte Telegraph, 7 Jan 2007