Nina Alice Baxter passed away on November 14, 2012. Her health declined during the last few years necessitating the sale of her home in South Everett which was difficult for her. She regretted giving up her independence and opportunities to take care of others. Since that time she lived in Garden Court Retirement Center, Sunrise View Retirement Villa and recently had moved to Home Care Adult Family Home all in South Everett. The family wishes to extend thanks to staff and new friends who provided Nina with support at those facilities.
Nina was born to Charles Ernest and Rachael Birch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2, 1920. She experienced the Great Depression with her family. Her father lost his job and the family became farmers. Nina was always proud of being the "hired hand" as she drove a team of horses for cultivating and raking.
Nina married Louis Baxter, her husband of 64 years on September 8, 1942. Louis passed away April 24, 2006. Nina was a wife, mother, housewife and partner with Louis as they ran Woods Creek Poultry Farm near Sultan, Washington. In her later life she secured a nursing degree and worked as a RN at Providence Hospital and Bethany Nursing Home until her retirement in 1985.
Nina was artistic and especially enjoyed working with stained glass and was an expert at knitting. She created stained glass lamps and other items along with sweaters and afghans for family members. Nina was also talented musically and served as organist/pianist for the Sultan Community United Methodist Church for a number of years.
She and Louis were always a generous, giving couple. They opened their home to 21 different foster children and provided a nurturing, supportive environment when it was needed. Along with Louis, Nina volunteered at World Concern for twelve years. They made generous donations to World Concern, World Vision, their church and many other worthy causes. In addition many neighbors, friends and family received care, support, gifts and wonderful meals prepared by Nina.
After their retirement, Nina and Louis joined Mobile Missionaries Assistance Program. For six years they traveled in their RV and worked as volunteers in Mexico at orphanages, with the Papago Indians in Arizona and many other locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. They also took time out to climb Mt. Olympus one summer. Their travels included the British Isles, Hawaii and Wisconsin, their home state.
Nina was preceded in death by Louis, her husband; her sister, Lucille Jones; and her brother, Bobby, who passed away at age 5; as well as by her parents.
Nina is survived by her daughter, Mary Baxter of Kent, WA; her sons, Stan (Kathe) of Redwood City, CA and Jim (Gail) of Everett; granddaughter, Michelle Arensberg (Arne Bowman); grandson, Tracy (Hannah Chandler); great-grandchildren, Teal and Rowan Chandler, Amae and Sovah Almquist, all of Portland; grandsons, Todd Baxter (Joy) of Sammamish and Tim Baxter of Denver, CO; and great-granddaughters, Kate and Jill Baxter of Sammamish.
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside gathering will be held at the Sultan Cemetery on December 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at 11:30 a.m. at the Sultan Community United Methodist Church at 212 Birch Street in Sultan.
The family requests memorials to World Concern at 19303 Fremont Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98133.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on Nov. 25, 2012
Nina was born to Charles Ernest and Rachael Birch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2, 1920. She experienced the Great Depression with her family. Her father lost his job and the family became farmers. Nina was always proud of being the "hired hand" as she drove a team of horses for cultivating and raking.
Nina married Louis Baxter, her husband of 64 years on September 8, 1942. Louis passed away April 24, 2006. Nina was a wife, mother, housewife and partner with Louis as they ran Woods Creek Poultry Farm near Sultan, Washington. In her later life she secured a nursing degree and worked as a RN at Providence Hospital and Bethany Nursing Home until her retirement in 1985.
Nina was artistic and especially enjoyed working with stained glass and was an expert at knitting. She created stained glass lamps and other items along with sweaters and afghans for family members. Nina was also talented musically and served as organist/pianist for the Sultan Community United Methodist Church for a number of years.
She and Louis were always a generous, giving couple. They opened their home to 21 different foster children and provided a nurturing, supportive environment when it was needed. Along with Louis, Nina volunteered at World Concern for twelve years. They made generous donations to World Concern, World Vision, their church and many other worthy causes. In addition many neighbors, friends and family received care, support, gifts and wonderful meals prepared by Nina.
After their retirement, Nina and Louis joined Mobile Missionaries Assistance Program. For six years they traveled in their RV and worked as volunteers in Mexico at orphanages, with the Papago Indians in Arizona and many other locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. They also took time out to climb Mt. Olympus one summer. Their travels included the British Isles, Hawaii and Wisconsin, their home state.
Nina was preceded in death by Louis, her husband; her sister, Lucille Jones; and her brother, Bobby, who passed away at age 5; as well as by her parents.
Nina is survived by her daughter, Mary Baxter of Kent, WA; her sons, Stan (Kathe) of Redwood City, CA and Jim (Gail) of Everett; granddaughter, Michelle Arensberg (Arne Bowman); grandson, Tracy (Hannah Chandler); great-grandchildren, Teal and Rowan Chandler, Amae and Sovah Almquist, all of Portland; grandsons, Todd Baxter (Joy) of Sammamish and Tim Baxter of Denver, CO; and great-granddaughters, Kate and Jill Baxter of Sammamish.
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside gathering will be held at the Sultan Cemetery on December 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at 11:30 a.m. at the Sultan Community United Methodist Church at 212 Birch Street in Sultan.
The family requests memorials to World Concern at 19303 Fremont Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98133.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on Nov. 25, 2012
Nina Alice Baxter passed away on November 14, 2012. Her health declined during the last few years necessitating the sale of her home in South Everett which was difficult for her. She regretted giving up her independence and opportunities to take care of others. Since that time she lived in Garden Court Retirement Center, Sunrise View Retirement Villa and recently had moved to Home Care Adult Family Home all in South Everett. The family wishes to extend thanks to staff and new friends who provided Nina with support at those facilities.
Nina was born to Charles Ernest and Rachael Birch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2, 1920. She experienced the Great Depression with her family. Her father lost his job and the family became farmers. Nina was always proud of being the "hired hand" as she drove a team of horses for cultivating and raking.
Nina married Louis Baxter, her husband of 64 years on September 8, 1942. Louis passed away April 24, 2006. Nina was a wife, mother, housewife and partner with Louis as they ran Woods Creek Poultry Farm near Sultan, Washington. In her later life she secured a nursing degree and worked as a RN at Providence Hospital and Bethany Nursing Home until her retirement in 1985.
Nina was artistic and especially enjoyed working with stained glass and was an expert at knitting. She created stained glass lamps and other items along with sweaters and afghans for family members. Nina was also talented musically and served as organist/pianist for the Sultan Community United Methodist Church for a number of years.
She and Louis were always a generous, giving couple. They opened their home to 21 different foster children and provided a nurturing, supportive environment when it was needed. Along with Louis, Nina volunteered at World Concern for twelve years. They made generous donations to World Concern, World Vision, their church and many other worthy causes. In addition many neighbors, friends and family received care, support, gifts and wonderful meals prepared by Nina.
After their retirement, Nina and Louis joined Mobile Missionaries Assistance Program. For six years they traveled in their RV and worked as volunteers in Mexico at orphanages, with the Papago Indians in Arizona and many other locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. They also took time out to climb Mt. Olympus one summer. Their travels included the British Isles, Hawaii and Wisconsin, their home state.
Nina was preceded in death by Louis, her husband; her sister, Lucille Jones; and her brother, Bobby, who passed away at age 5; as well as by her parents.
Nina is survived by her daughter, Mary Baxter of Kent, WA; her sons, Stan (Kathe) of Redwood City, CA and Jim (Gail) of Everett; granddaughter, Michelle Arensberg (Arne Bowman); grandson, Tracy (Hannah Chandler); great-grandchildren, Teal and Rowan Chandler, Amae and Sovah Almquist, all of Portland; grandsons, Todd Baxter (Joy) of Sammamish and Tim Baxter of Denver, CO; and great-granddaughters, Kate and Jill Baxter of Sammamish.
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside gathering will be held at the Sultan Cemetery on December 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at 11:30 a.m. at the Sultan Community United Methodist Church at 212 Birch Street in Sultan.
The family requests memorials to World Concern at 19303 Fremont Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98133.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on Nov. 25, 2012
Nina was born to Charles Ernest and Rachael Birch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2, 1920. She experienced the Great Depression with her family. Her father lost his job and the family became farmers. Nina was always proud of being the "hired hand" as she drove a team of horses for cultivating and raking.
Nina married Louis Baxter, her husband of 64 years on September 8, 1942. Louis passed away April 24, 2006. Nina was a wife, mother, housewife and partner with Louis as they ran Woods Creek Poultry Farm near Sultan, Washington. In her later life she secured a nursing degree and worked as a RN at Providence Hospital and Bethany Nursing Home until her retirement in 1985.
Nina was artistic and especially enjoyed working with stained glass and was an expert at knitting. She created stained glass lamps and other items along with sweaters and afghans for family members. Nina was also talented musically and served as organist/pianist for the Sultan Community United Methodist Church for a number of years.
She and Louis were always a generous, giving couple. They opened their home to 21 different foster children and provided a nurturing, supportive environment when it was needed. Along with Louis, Nina volunteered at World Concern for twelve years. They made generous donations to World Concern, World Vision, their church and many other worthy causes. In addition many neighbors, friends and family received care, support, gifts and wonderful meals prepared by Nina.
After their retirement, Nina and Louis joined Mobile Missionaries Assistance Program. For six years they traveled in their RV and worked as volunteers in Mexico at orphanages, with the Papago Indians in Arizona and many other locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. They also took time out to climb Mt. Olympus one summer. Their travels included the British Isles, Hawaii and Wisconsin, their home state.
Nina was preceded in death by Louis, her husband; her sister, Lucille Jones; and her brother, Bobby, who passed away at age 5; as well as by her parents.
Nina is survived by her daughter, Mary Baxter of Kent, WA; her sons, Stan (Kathe) of Redwood City, CA and Jim (Gail) of Everett; granddaughter, Michelle Arensberg (Arne Bowman); grandson, Tracy (Hannah Chandler); great-grandchildren, Teal and Rowan Chandler, Amae and Sovah Almquist, all of Portland; grandsons, Todd Baxter (Joy) of Sammamish and Tim Baxter of Denver, CO; and great-granddaughters, Kate and Jill Baxter of Sammamish.
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside gathering will be held at the Sultan Cemetery on December 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at 11:30 a.m. at the Sultan Community United Methodist Church at 212 Birch Street in Sultan.
The family requests memorials to World Concern at 19303 Fremont Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98133.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on Nov. 25, 2012
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