Donna Baker, touched many lives
Donna Baker, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Julie’s Bayview Assisted Living Facility after an extensive battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on a leap year, Feb. 29, 1948, in Hazleton, Pa., to the late Marie Mumie (Broyan) and Donald Eckrote, but raised by her mother and stepfather, Lawrence Mumie. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her
She was a nurse for more than 32 years, starting her career in Delaware before moving to Washington state in 2006. Donna and her former spouse, the late Dr. E.C. Angel, lived in Millsboro, and had daughters, Christina (Angel) Boyd and her husband Matthew, and their children Finnegan and Ellary of Custer, Wash., Michele Angel and her husband Evan Jacobson, of Jupiter, Fla., Lisa Angel and her husband Daniel Schmidt, and stepsons Lucas and Logan of Atlanta, Ga., and Julianne Angel and her husband Sasha Felikson of Los Angeles, Calif.
She remarried Paul Baker June 10, 1988, and spent the rest of her life by his side, enjoying time spent with their blended family, including her stepchildren, Paul Baker Jr. and his partner Mary Phillips, with his son Eli, Lisa Baker Roper and her daughter Sheena, and David Baker and his partner Linda Taylor. Donna was very outgoing and loved to help others; she was known for her cooking and always volunteered to bring a dish to the various clubs and meetings in the community.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her brothers, Dr. Lawrence Mumie and Roy Eckrote; and her sister, Eileen Eckrote. She is survived by her husband, Paul; her children; grandchildren; and her siblings, David Eckrote and wife Carolyn, and Marie Mumie Paisley.
A memorial service will be planned in 2025 to reminisce and honor the life of Donna.
In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Whatcom Hospice Foundation and Julie’s Bayview Inc. (Adult Family Home in Blaine, Wash.).
