Age 78, of Clallam Bay, Washington, passed away peacefully with her children by her side.

Betty was born June 10, 1934, to Monroe W. and Francis L. (Jensen) Schonert in Woodland, Washington. She was raised and educated in Hoquiam and Clallam Bay, where she graduated from Clallam Bay High School in 1953. She married Newsom K. Baker on August 21st, 1953. They lived in Pullman, WA while Newsom attended WSU then resided in Clallam Bay, where they owned and operated Baker's Food Market, an Arco gas station, towing, deli, and mini mart.

Betty worked as a homemaker and in the family business. She was also actively involved in the Clallam Bay Presbyterian Church, as a Deacon, Elder, and Sunday school teacher and in the choir. She was involved in the Presbyterian Women's Association and was a North Puget Sound Presbyterian member. Betty was very involved with her community as members of the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Senior Citizens, a Fun Days representative and the Red Hat Society. She loved attending events at the school and was a proud advocate for the youth in her community by volunteering at Clallam Bay School, PTA and as a Camp Fire Girl leader. Through the years she truly enjoyed Hiking, traveling, Sewing, and bringing people together by organizing events to build more community. She was generous of heart, constant in faith and possessed the beautiful spirit, 1 Samuel 25:3.

Into every family falls some sorrow when a dearly loved mother and grandmother leaves this world. They may be gone but they are never forgotten--they are loved forever. Betty will forever be in the hearts of her children, Donald Rhodes Baker of Clallam Bay, WA, Tana Lynn Clemons (Curtis Clemons) of Auburn, WA, Michael Monroe Baker (Mindy Baker) of Maui, HI, Jal Aileen Caneva (Chris Caneva) of Pacific, WA, and nephew Mark LaMothe; her sisters, Jeanette Gullikson (Ralph), Nancy Merchant (Jeff), Leona Smith; her brothers, Jay Fernandez (Vickie) and Tim Fernandez; and 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded Betty in death.