Sister Mary Veronica Ann (Nee: Dolores Baxter). A vowed member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM). Family member in the SNJM Community: Sister Patricia Baxter (Religious Name: Sister Mary Emmetria), sister.
Sister Veronica Ann Baxter (Dolores), age 86, died Oct. 25, 2014, at the Marie-Rose Center at Mary's Woods in Lake Oswego. Oregon. She was a vowed member of the Sisters of the Holy Names for 66 years. Her funeral was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, in the Chapel of the Holy Names, Marylhurst.
Sister Veronica Ann is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter; nieces; nephews; cousins; and the members of her religious community. Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 411, Marylhurst, OR 97036.
Ventures, Winter 2015, Vol. 11, No. 2 (SNJM publication):
Sister Veronica Ann (Dolores Baxter), age 86, who was a vowed member of the Holy Names Sisters for 66 years, died on October 24, 2014.
Dolores followed her sister Patricia to St. Mary's Academy where both served as student body presidents, and later into the Holy Names Community. After receiving the name Sister Veronica Ann, and making first profession of vows, she went on to the normal pattern of Holy Names Sisters — of teaching in parochial schools including the upper grades at St. Aloysius and St. Patrick's in Spokane, Star of the Sea, Astoria, and St. Thomas More in Portland.
The beginning of her long history as an administrator started as principal of St. Frederic School in St. Helens. From there she went to Christie School, serving as superior of the Sisters and executive director of the institution. Simultaneously she served as a member of the Oregon Provincial Council, which spoke to her energy and mastery of multitasking.
In the spring of 1974 Marylhurst College closed its doors as a traditional women's college and the role of its new president was handed to Sister Veronica Ann and the Marylhurst Center for Lifelong Learning came into being. With few funds, but with a prophetic vision and many prayers, in ten years she really saved the institution that is now Marylhurst University.
Following her resignation from Marylhurst, she finished her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, taught in several universities including Gonzaga, Portland State and University of Portland, and joined the administration at Warner Pacific College. Her last active ministry found her at the school she had attended as a child, Holy Redeemer, where she was the director of development.
Likewise, she received many awards, including the University of Portland Medal as an "Oregonian of achievement and selfless community service," and being named Woman of the Year by the Portland Women's Forum. The Oregon Magazine chose her as one of Oregon's 100 most important women. A building on the Marylhurst University campus has been named Baxter Hall, and the university designated her a lifetime trustee, which proves that a prophet can be honored in her own land.
She is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter, nieces and nephews and the member of her religious community.
Sister Veronica Ann Baxter (Dolores), age 86, died Oct. 25, 2014, at the Marie-Rose Center at Mary's Woods in Lake Oswego. Oregon. She was a vowed member of the Sisters of the Holy Names for 66 years. Her funeral was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, in the Chapel of the Holy Names, Marylhurst.
Sister Veronica Ann is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter; nieces; nephews; cousins; and the members of her religious community. Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 411, Marylhurst, OR 97036.
Ventures, Winter 2015, Vol. 11, No. 2 (SNJM publication):
Sister Veronica Ann (Dolores Baxter), age 86, who was a vowed member of the Holy Names Sisters for 66 years, died on October 24, 2014.
Dolores followed her sister Patricia to St. Mary's Academy where both served as student body presidents, and later into the Holy Names Community. After receiving the name Sister Veronica Ann, and making first profession of vows, she went on to the normal pattern of Holy Names Sisters — of teaching in parochial schools including the upper grades at St. Aloysius and St. Patrick's in Spokane, Star of the Sea, Astoria, and St. Thomas More in Portland.
The beginning of her long history as an administrator started as principal of St. Frederic School in St. Helens. From there she went to Christie School, serving as superior of the Sisters and executive director of the institution. Simultaneously she served as a member of the Oregon Provincial Council, which spoke to her energy and mastery of multitasking.
In the spring of 1974 Marylhurst College closed its doors as a traditional women's college and the role of its new president was handed to Sister Veronica Ann and the Marylhurst Center for Lifelong Learning came into being. With few funds, but with a prophetic vision and many prayers, in ten years she really saved the institution that is now Marylhurst University.
Following her resignation from Marylhurst, she finished her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, taught in several universities including Gonzaga, Portland State and University of Portland, and joined the administration at Warner Pacific College. Her last active ministry found her at the school she had attended as a child, Holy Redeemer, where she was the director of development.
Likewise, she received many awards, including the University of Portland Medal as an "Oregonian of achievement and selfless community service," and being named Woman of the Year by the Portland Women's Forum. The Oregon Magazine chose her as one of Oregon's 100 most important women. A building on the Marylhurst University campus has been named Baxter Hall, and the university designated her a lifetime trustee, which proves that a prophet can be honored in her own land.
She is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter, nieces and nephews and the member of her religious community.
Sister Mary Veronica Ann (Nee: Dolores Baxter). A vowed member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM). Family member in the SNJM Community: Sister Patricia Baxter (Religious Name: Sister Mary Emmetria), sister.
Sister Veronica Ann Baxter (Dolores), age 86, died Oct. 25, 2014, at the Marie-Rose Center at Mary's Woods in Lake Oswego. Oregon. She was a vowed member of the Sisters of the Holy Names for 66 years. Her funeral was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, in the Chapel of the Holy Names, Marylhurst.
Sister Veronica Ann is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter; nieces; nephews; cousins; and the members of her religious community. Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 411, Marylhurst, OR 97036.
Ventures, Winter 2015, Vol. 11, No. 2 (SNJM publication):
Sister Veronica Ann (Dolores Baxter), age 86, who was a vowed member of the Holy Names Sisters for 66 years, died on October 24, 2014.
Dolores followed her sister Patricia to St. Mary's Academy where both served as student body presidents, and later into the Holy Names Community. After receiving the name Sister Veronica Ann, and making first profession of vows, she went on to the normal pattern of Holy Names Sisters — of teaching in parochial schools including the upper grades at St. Aloysius and St. Patrick's in Spokane, Star of the Sea, Astoria, and St. Thomas More in Portland.
The beginning of her long history as an administrator started as principal of St. Frederic School in St. Helens. From there she went to Christie School, serving as superior of the Sisters and executive director of the institution. Simultaneously she served as a member of the Oregon Provincial Council, which spoke to her energy and mastery of multitasking.
In the spring of 1974 Marylhurst College closed its doors as a traditional women's college and the role of its new president was handed to Sister Veronica Ann and the Marylhurst Center for Lifelong Learning came into being. With few funds, but with a prophetic vision and many prayers, in ten years she really saved the institution that is now Marylhurst University.
Following her resignation from Marylhurst, she finished her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, taught in several universities including Gonzaga, Portland State and University of Portland, and joined the administration at Warner Pacific College. Her last active ministry found her at the school she had attended as a child, Holy Redeemer, where she was the director of development.
Likewise, she received many awards, including the University of Portland Medal as an "Oregonian of achievement and selfless community service," and being named Woman of the Year by the Portland Women's Forum. The Oregon Magazine chose her as one of Oregon's 100 most important women. A building on the Marylhurst University campus has been named Baxter Hall, and the university designated her a lifetime trustee, which proves that a prophet can be honored in her own land.
She is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter, nieces and nephews and the member of her religious community.
Sister Veronica Ann Baxter (Dolores), age 86, died Oct. 25, 2014, at the Marie-Rose Center at Mary's Woods in Lake Oswego. Oregon. She was a vowed member of the Sisters of the Holy Names for 66 years. Her funeral was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, in the Chapel of the Holy Names, Marylhurst.
Sister Veronica Ann is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter; nieces; nephews; cousins; and the members of her religious community. Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 411, Marylhurst, OR 97036.
Ventures, Winter 2015, Vol. 11, No. 2 (SNJM publication):
Sister Veronica Ann (Dolores Baxter), age 86, who was a vowed member of the Holy Names Sisters for 66 years, died on October 24, 2014.
Dolores followed her sister Patricia to St. Mary's Academy where both served as student body presidents, and later into the Holy Names Community. After receiving the name Sister Veronica Ann, and making first profession of vows, she went on to the normal pattern of Holy Names Sisters — of teaching in parochial schools including the upper grades at St. Aloysius and St. Patrick's in Spokane, Star of the Sea, Astoria, and St. Thomas More in Portland.
The beginning of her long history as an administrator started as principal of St. Frederic School in St. Helens. From there she went to Christie School, serving as superior of the Sisters and executive director of the institution. Simultaneously she served as a member of the Oregon Provincial Council, which spoke to her energy and mastery of multitasking.
In the spring of 1974 Marylhurst College closed its doors as a traditional women's college and the role of its new president was handed to Sister Veronica Ann and the Marylhurst Center for Lifelong Learning came into being. With few funds, but with a prophetic vision and many prayers, in ten years she really saved the institution that is now Marylhurst University.
Following her resignation from Marylhurst, she finished her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, taught in several universities including Gonzaga, Portland State and University of Portland, and joined the administration at Warner Pacific College. Her last active ministry found her at the school she had attended as a child, Holy Redeemer, where she was the director of development.
Likewise, she received many awards, including the University of Portland Medal as an "Oregonian of achievement and selfless community service," and being named Woman of the Year by the Portland Women's Forum. The Oregon Magazine chose her as one of Oregon's 100 most important women. A building on the Marylhurst University campus has been named Baxter Hall, and the university designated her a lifetime trustee, which proves that a prophet can be honored in her own land.
She is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter, nieces and nephews and the member of her religious community.
Gravesite Details
2017: Cremains and head stone of her sister, Sister Patricia Baxter, placed at the head of Sister Veronica's grave site.
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