Sherrie Bernice Baker's Obituary
On Sunday April 12, 2020, Sherrie Bernice Baker passed due to complications from a stroke.
Sherrie was born in Provo, Utah on September 17, 1953 to Byron and MarJean Stratton Stubbs. In her early years she was part of her parents’ military life, living in California, Texas and Idaho. Her parents moved back to Utah and after a period of time, settled in Bountiful.
Sherrie attended Bountiful High school and was active in drama and debate.
She graduated from BYU with a Bachelor's degree in Drama and a minor in Archeology. She served a mission to Anchorage, Alaska where she met her husband Michael Baker.
She and Mike had three children; Kep, Kira and Kelli. Together they lived in the following cities; Anchorage, Alaska; Seattle, Washington; Green River, Wyoming; and Keller, Texas.
She loved music and art. She enjoyed playing the piano. While her children were young she taught piano lessons in her home. As her children reached school age she chose to reenter the workforce and for the rest of her career worked in special education. Her specialty was working with children with multiple handicaps; children who were both deaf and blind. Her passion for teaching permeated every aspect of her life.
She loved children; especially her grandchildren! She had a unique way of relating to children of all ages. It was common for her to notice a child who was bored at a family gathering and connect with him or her. If they were young she might entertain the child with something in her purse, if the child was a teen or tween she would talk to them about video games or some other type of pop culture, like youtube videos or music.
She enjoyed baking and gardening. She loved all animals, especially dogs and she loved to travel.
Life presented many challenges to Sherrie, when she found it necessary to support herself, she was not afraid to try living and working in new places. She worked in various locations ranging from rural Idaho to the Navajo Nation in the four corners region of the Western United States.
In the last decade her health declined, and her sight became limited. Due to diabetes-related infections she lost her legs, and wore prosthetics. Each time she was presented with a new difficulty she persevered. She continued to work at walking and always kept going. She maintained her “team spirit” and ordered prosthetics with BYU logos on them!
Most importantly she continued to remain active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, doing temple work, teaching lessons and volunteering in any way that she could.
Sherrie is survived by her children, Kep (Haley), Kira (Joey) Perkins, Kelli (Danielle) and seven grandchildren; her parents, Byron and MarJean Stubbs; her siblings,Todd (Leigh), Kirk (Debbie), Gina (Steve) Wardell Young, John (Holli), Glen (Tina) and Jared (Christina).
In lieu of flowers please donate to one of the following:
Sherrie Stubbs Baker Memorial Fund at America First Credit Union
Or gofundme https://www.gofundme.com/f/internment-for-sherrie-baker?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
Due to Covid-19 restrictions viewing and graveside services will be limited to family. Internment at Bountiful Cemetery.
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