Christina Jean Baker, age 51 of Helena, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena. She was born to the late Bert J. and Evelyn J. (Stewart) Baker on July 29, 1961 in Helena, Montana. Christina was raised here in Helena with her late grandparents, Bill and Dorothy Burtch.
After graduation from high school, Christina extended her education in college and worked in the food service industry as a cook. She loved to spend many hours with her family and enjoyed the outdoors on camping adventures and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to many.
Christina was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and her brother, LeRoy Stewart.
She is survived by her children, Michael Baker of Bozeman and Lucus Baker of Helena; life partner, Bobby Grimes; siblings, Lisa (James) Bowman of Loveland, CO, LaVonne Deschon of Helena and Alice Burtch (Kevin) Longmire of Helena and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 9 – 5 p.m., Saturday, June 1 and from 9 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Retz Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. The family invites you to a social gathering following the service at the home of Alice Burtch and Kevin Longmire, 804 Phoenix, #1W in Helena. To offer a condolence to the family or share a memory of Christina, please visit below.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday June 1, 2013
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday June 2, 2013
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 5, 2013
Retz Funeral Home Chapel
315 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Service
Wednesday June 5, 2013
Home of Alice Burtch and Kevin Longmire
804 Phoenix, #1W
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday June 1, 2013
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday June 2, 2013
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 5, 2013
Retz Funeral Home Chapel
315 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Service
Wednesday June 5, 2013
Home of Alice Burtch and Kevin Longmire
804 Phoenix, #1W
Helena, Montana 59601
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The Elton Family says
To the Baker Family:
My wife and I would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of Christina. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. When we read Genesis 1:28 and 31, we find that sickness and death were not a part of God’s original purpose. How thankful we are that our grand Creator plans to restore his original purpose and make it possible for all mankind (including loved ones we have lost in death) to live forever under perfect conditions. (Revelation 21:3-5; John 5:28,29) It is our hope that these words bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time. Once again, please accept our condolences as you deal with the loss of Christina and contemplate the hope of seeing her again.
Patti Moreno says
I just wanted to tell you all how much that Chris meant to me she was first freind when I moved Montana, and I miss her so much we shared a lot o f good times together . Alice, and Lavone I know you never really cared for me. I want to send you my deepest sympathy out to your family please send my condolances out to Michale, and lucus any may all look forward to the day we will see her again , Christine my lovely freind for now may tou rest peacefully in the arms of the angels until I see you again just remember how much I love you and miss you. all my love always Patti Moreno
Patti Moreno says
Pleas excuse the typo’s it is hard to type what your feeling with tears running down your cheecks, again Chris rest in peace I love you Patti
Doug Dellwo says
It has been my privilege to be a teacher at CR Anderson Middle School here in Helena. I have had the fortune to know Mrs Baker in that capacity. Her son Lucas was in one of my classes. Lucas, your mom was a special person and because of her love for you and her desire for you to be a disciplined, hard working, achieving student, that is exactly what you are becoming. She has prepared you well. Because of who you are, you have made all of us at CR proud to know you over the last three years. Christina, rest in peace knowing you did well by Lucas and that the loving son you raised will grow into a loving young man and because of that love he will make the world a better place by living in it.
I am very saddened by your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Rushford says
Janice and Diane would like to send our condolences to Chris’s family. We all grew up on Rodney Street as kids and Chris was one our good friends! Although we haven’t seen Chris for quite some time, we never forgot her. It seems that we all go our seperate ways in Life for whatever reason and forget about the importance of friendship in our daily lives until it’s too late. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time!
Lavetta Johnson says
Lisa ,Alice, and all of Chris’s Family our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lavetta Johnson
Diane Severson says
To Christina’s family I am so sorry for your loss. I am a Sims kid and ran around the neighbor hood with rest of you. I am also Lucas’s aunt I have never know en how to find him. I would love to here from him if that is something he wants. dsceverson17@hotmail.com Only have Lucas respond . Thank you My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Casey says
To Christina’s family I am sorry to hear of your loss. I am also a Sims and Lucas’s sister. We miss him and would love to hear from him. Only for Lucas to respond. My love and prayers are with you.