Vicky A. Baker passed away May 3, 2024, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. She was born April 9, 1952, to Kenneth and Nona Taylor in Centralia, Washington. She had resided in Winlock, Washington, for 16 years.
Vicky was a graduate of Oakville High School. She married Bruce Baker on Nov. 8, 1969, and they had three children, Joseph, Stephanie and Wendy. A military wife, she served alongside Bruce for 22 years, stationed at various Army bases throughout the United States, as well as serving multiple tours in Germany.
Since their retirement from the Army, they have spent time with their kids and their families and pursued their interest in travel. Vicky also loved to garden.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce L. Baker; son, Joseph Baker (spouse, Sharon); daughters, Stephanie Roberts (spouse, Gary Van Auken) and Wendy Jennings (spouse, Brian); grandchildren, Trista, Justin, Garrett and Isabelle; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Livia and Maverick; mother, Nona Taylor; brothers, Kevin Taylor and Brian Taylor; sisters, Dawn Taylor and Tamra Mittge; father-in-law, Robert Baker; and sister-in-law, Kathryn.
She is predeceased by her father, Kenneth L. Taylor; and grandparents, William “Bill” and Frankie “Alice” Taylor, and Arthur J. and Avis M. White.
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