October 04 1953 October 23 2019
Joyce Ann Baer October 04, 1953 – October 23, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Joyce Ann Baer, 66, of LaOtto, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born October 4, 1953 in Kendallville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Audes R. “Ace” and Alta I. (Moore) Acres. Her formative years were spent in Union Twp., Whitley County, where she attended Coesse School and then Columbia City Joint High School. On October 6, 2015, she married Ronald James Baer. They made their home at Big Lake moving to LaOtto in 2013. She began her work career at the family’s Gas, Bait & Tackle store in Columbia City. She then worked for Herman’s in Pierceton, assembling Christmas lighting for a couple of years before being hired by Walmart, Columbia City, where she worked for ten years. Starting her own business, she owned and operated pilot cars, assisting oversize load transit. Joyce enjoyed riding her horses, camping, and just being outdoors. She delighted in flower gardening. Her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She was a regular at the grandchildren’s sporting events. More recently, she raised ducks, taking pleasure in them frolicking around their property and pond. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; children, Angela A. Bays, Tina (Todd) Kyler, Tad Harris and Garry (Heather) Harris all of Columbia City; step-children, Josh (Bobbie) Baer and Erika Messer, both of Auburn; 13 grandchildren; a soon to arrive great-grandchild; and a sister, Janet (Denny) Grammer of Kokomo. Additionally, she was preceded in death by a brother, James “Jim” Acres, and a granddaughter, Kelsey Jo Kyler. A memorial gathering will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society. SERVICES Memorial Gathering Monday, October 28, 2019 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joyce Ann Baer October 04 1953 October 23 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Columbia City, state: Indiana