August 29 1927 September 29 2019
Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN MARVIN BAKER BORN August 29, 1927 Sibley, Iowa PASSED AWAY September 29, 2019 Sheldon, Iowa MEMORIAL SERVICE 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12, 2019 Living Water Community Church; Sheldon, Iowa Pastor Jesse Walhof ~ Officiating MUSIC “How Great Thou Art” “I Will Rise” “The Old Rugged Cross” HONORARY CASKET BEARERS The Freedom Riders FINAL RESTING PLACE Green Lawn Northeast Cemetery Bakersfield, California Military Honors presented by: McGlothen-Cowie Post of the American Legion #145 of Sheldon Arrangements under the care of the Eldridge Family Funeral Home; Paullina, Iowa John Marvin Baker was born on August 29, 1927 in Sibley, Iowa to Joe and Gertrude (Van Engen) Baker. John passed away at the age of 92 years and 1 month. He went to be in the arms of Jesus on September 29, 2019. John served in the Army during WWII over in Germany. When John got back state side he went back home to Iowa where he worked on the railroads and became a shoe cobbler. John married his first wife Myrna Ferguson, they had two children, John Thomas and Judy Marie. They later divorced. He then married Arlene Fischer in 1955, they had 4 children, Jolene Marie, Janet Rose, Mark Alan and Mary Ann. John worked on a dairy farm where he was kicked in the head and trampled. John was a complete vegetable. God healed him many years later and he became a preacher and did missionary work. Arlene passed away in 1991. John proceeded to marry Patty and Joy until their passing. He passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his residence in Sheldon reaching the age of 92 years and 1 month. John is survived by his daughters, Janet Brandon of Bakersfield, CA, Mary Baker of Sheldon; one son, Mark (Diana) Baker of Ashton, IA; daughters-in-law, Mickey Malcomb, Paula Baker; one brother, Charles Baker of Bakersfield, CA; one sister, Martha Brody of Sibley, IA; two aunts, Mina and Tina; 14 grandchildren, Lisa (Ray) Wilkett, Colleen Baker, Sebastian Baker, James (Patti) Pauley, Joseph (Janet) Pauley, Jeffrey (Ruth) Pauley, Joanne (Brandon) Ellis, Chris Brandon Jr., Daniell Smith, Shawn (Amanda) Johannes, Mark Baker Jr, Christina Baker, Judy (Levi) Wagner, Michael (Misti) Baker; 43 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Proceeding John in death is his parents, Joe and Gertrude Baker; wives, Arlene, Patty and Joy; daughters, Judy Baker, Jolene Pauley; son, John Baker; two sons-in-law, Jerry Pauley and Chris Brandon and two unborn great-grandchildren. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me; Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of John M. Baker, please visit our Tribute Store. Events Oct12 Service Saturday, October 12, 2019 2:00PM – 2:45PM Living Water Community Church 610 2nd Ave. Sheldon, IA 51201 Get directions View MapTextEmail
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Baker August 29 1927 September 29 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Boyden, state: Iowa