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1937

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2024

Carol Baker (Bennett Jacobsen Reyer) Obituary

Snohomish - Born to James and Frances Baker on August 1, 1937 in Snohomish Washington. Carol passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, August 23, 2024 from stroke complications and dementia. Carol was the oldest of three children - siblings Tom Baker and Marilyn Howell.

Carol is preceded in death by her grandparents Frank Nickerman (former Mayor of Snohomish) and Minnie Whitfield Nickerman, her parents James Baker and Frances Nickerman Baker, spouses Farrell Bennett, Ronald Jacobsen, and George Reyer, brother James Thomas Baker, brother-in-law Wes Howell.

Carol leaves behind her 6 children and son or daughter in-laws and significant others: Mark Bennett (significant other Deb), Debbie Bennett-Wilson (Geoff), Brad Bennett (significant other Cindy and former daughter in law Karie Dovre Bennett), Brenda Bennett Smithson (Phillip), Cindy Bennett Webb (David), Rhonda Jacobsen Nwaeze (Emeka). Grandchildren: Jacob Bennett (Lynette), Tyler Bennett (Kayla), Athea Hillstead (Tryge), Erik Webb (Janelle), Kody Barton (Stephanie), Nathan Webb (Miquela), Amechi Nwaeze, Ejike Nwaeze, Kelechi Nwaeze, Chinedu Nwaeze and 6 Great Grandchildren.

She attended school in Snohomish with the 1955 graduating class.

Carol was a business owner at Fobes Grocery in Snohomish and Camano Marine on Camano Island until her retirement.

She volunteered in her community for several organizations including: Stanwood Camano Soroptimists, Stillaguamish Horseman, and the Snohomish Senior Center.

She had many dogs in her life whom she cherished. A private family event will be held to lay her to rest with her beloved cocker spaniels near the family cabin on Camano Island.

Special thank you to Home Watch and Bristol Hospice for your loving care teams.

A Celebration of Life for Carol Baker will be held at the

Snohomish Senior Center, 506 4th Street, Snohomish WA

on Saturday September 21st at 12:30 pm light lunch provided

Full Obituary can be viewed at: https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/lynnwood-wa/carol-baker-11956931

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Stanwood Camano News from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2024.

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