Patricia Baker

Patricia Jane Mowery Baker, age 72, of Columbus, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 16, 2004 at The Ohio State University Medical Center after a courageous 18-month battle with sarcoma, surrounded by her family and pastor. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years and 11 months, Dr. Dean Scott Hall Baker, DVM; daughter, Elizabeth Jane Baker of Upper Arlington, OH; son, Robert Dean Baker of Dublin, OH; granddaughters, Amanda Lee Baker of Indianapolis, IN, Lindsey Cecil Baker of Dublin, OH, and Chelsea Pierce Baker of Dublin, OH; brothers and sisters-in-law, George "Bud" Sherman and Barbara Mowery of Lancaster, OH and Ralph Emil and Kay Mowery of Grove City, OH; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, G. Robert and Alicia Myers of Steubenville, OH and Palm City, FL; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Patricia was born April 21, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Cecil Jefferson and Verna Ruby (Hurst) Mowery who preceded her in death, along with her infant brother, Robert Jefferson Mowery, and sister-in-law, Virena Vivian Baker Myers. She graduated from Lancaster High School, Class of 1950, and attended The Ohio State University and studied voice with Miss Marguerite Brickman. As a professional singer, Patricia had a weekly radio program on WHOK in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Upper Arlington where she was an active singer in the Chancel Choir, served as a deacon, and participated in creating the church cookbook. In Bellevue, Ohio, she was an enthusiastic member of Questers Antique Study Group. In Newark, Ohio, she served on the Board of Trustees of the Y.W.C.A. In Columbus, Ohio, she was an active member of the board of the Columbus Veterinary Academy Auxiliary. As an animal technician and veterinarian's wife, Patricia mentored many spouses of OSU veterinary students. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday and 2-4 & 6-8 pm Friday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus. The funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2070 Ridgecliff Road, Columbus, OH 43221. Pastor Doris Anderson and Pastor Richard Karns will co-officiate. Additional visitation hours will be held 2-5 pm Sunday, August 22, 2004 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, 172 S. Main St., Cadiz, Ohio. A graveside burial service will be held 1:30 pm Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio. If desired, contributions may be made to the Music Program at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Patricia's memory. Patricia was a loving and loyal wife, devoted sister, mother, and grandmother, and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. God has blessed her life and fulfilled her dreams with a beautiful family and many dear friends. The Memorial Guest Book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Sunday, August 22, 2004 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States