LUCILLE BAKER WALKER
Ruston Leader, Fri, 12/26/2014
Lucille Baker Walker, 91, of Denton, Texas passed away at her home on December 23. Services will be Sunday, December 28, in the Burkhalter Chapel at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be Sunday at 2:30 P.M. followed by services at 4:00 P.M. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.
Lucille was born on January 25, 1923 in Douglas, Louisiana to Guy and Gertrude Holstead Baker. Shortly after her family moved to Ruston where she spent 50 plus years until she moved to Calhoun and later to Denton, Texas.
Lucy was a rarity in that she was so talented in so many ways. She won awards for the orchids she grew, was an excellent bridge player, played the organ, was a talented artist and excelled in sports. In high school she was the tennis champion her junior and senior year and continued to play into her 50's. She was also a very good swimmer and accomplished golfer.
While she was still in high school she met her future husband through her best friend's boyfriend who set them up on several double-dates. After three or four of these, Lucy got the word out that if Hale wanted to continue to date her it would be on his call - no more “set-ups.” He called and that was that - neither of them dated anyone else.
After college Hale joined the army and was stationed in Hawaii as a general's aide. Lucy finished at La. Tech and worked in Shreveport. They corresponded all the while with Hale sending money home for the purchase of an engagement ring. When he returned from the war they were married four days later on May 17, 1945 and remained happily married and devoted to each other for 45 years.
They joined the Ruston Country Club where Lucy “discovered' golf and excelled at it -- winning many tournaments throughout the state with hundreds of trophies and awards to show for it. She was also an accomplished cook, avid gardener, and seamstress - sewing beautiful dresses for her young daughter. She seemed to excel at anything she turned her hand to.
She loved people and was loved in return. She enjoyed helping people in need, never saying “No” to anyone.
Over the last few years her health began to fail but she remained upbeat and active, still playing golf as often as possible, not complaining of the various ailments that were slowly taking a toll on her natural energy and joy of life. She will be greatly missed by her family and by a host of friends whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Laschinger and husband David; her son, Lee Walker and wife Deedie; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister, Anne Baker Heard; a niece, and three nephews.
Ruston Leader, Fri, 12/26/2014
Lucille Baker Walker, 91, of Denton, Texas passed away at her home on December 23. Services will be Sunday, December 28, in the Burkhalter Chapel at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be Sunday at 2:30 P.M. followed by services at 4:00 P.M. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.
Lucille was born on January 25, 1923 in Douglas, Louisiana to Guy and Gertrude Holstead Baker. Shortly after her family moved to Ruston where she spent 50 plus years until she moved to Calhoun and later to Denton, Texas.
Lucy was a rarity in that she was so talented in so many ways. She won awards for the orchids she grew, was an excellent bridge player, played the organ, was a talented artist and excelled in sports. In high school she was the tennis champion her junior and senior year and continued to play into her 50's. She was also a very good swimmer and accomplished golfer.
While she was still in high school she met her future husband through her best friend's boyfriend who set them up on several double-dates. After three or four of these, Lucy got the word out that if Hale wanted to continue to date her it would be on his call - no more “set-ups.” He called and that was that - neither of them dated anyone else.
After college Hale joined the army and was stationed in Hawaii as a general's aide. Lucy finished at La. Tech and worked in Shreveport. They corresponded all the while with Hale sending money home for the purchase of an engagement ring. When he returned from the war they were married four days later on May 17, 1945 and remained happily married and devoted to each other for 45 years.
They joined the Ruston Country Club where Lucy “discovered' golf and excelled at it -- winning many tournaments throughout the state with hundreds of trophies and awards to show for it. She was also an accomplished cook, avid gardener, and seamstress - sewing beautiful dresses for her young daughter. She seemed to excel at anything she turned her hand to.
She loved people and was loved in return. She enjoyed helping people in need, never saying “No” to anyone.
Over the last few years her health began to fail but she remained upbeat and active, still playing golf as often as possible, not complaining of the various ailments that were slowly taking a toll on her natural energy and joy of life. She will be greatly missed by her family and by a host of friends whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Laschinger and husband David; her son, Lee Walker and wife Deedie; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister, Anne Baker Heard; a niece, and three nephews.
LUCILLE BAKER WALKER
Ruston Leader, Fri, 12/26/2014
Lucille Baker Walker, 91, of Denton, Texas passed away at her home on December 23. Services will be Sunday, December 28, in the Burkhalter Chapel at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be Sunday at 2:30 P.M. followed by services at 4:00 P.M. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.
Lucille was born on January 25, 1923 in Douglas, Louisiana to Guy and Gertrude Holstead Baker. Shortly after her family moved to Ruston where she spent 50 plus years until she moved to Calhoun and later to Denton, Texas.
Lucy was a rarity in that she was so talented in so many ways. She won awards for the orchids she grew, was an excellent bridge player, played the organ, was a talented artist and excelled in sports. In high school she was the tennis champion her junior and senior year and continued to play into her 50's. She was also a very good swimmer and accomplished golfer.
While she was still in high school she met her future husband through her best friend's boyfriend who set them up on several double-dates. After three or four of these, Lucy got the word out that if Hale wanted to continue to date her it would be on his call - no more “set-ups.” He called and that was that - neither of them dated anyone else.
After college Hale joined the army and was stationed in Hawaii as a general's aide. Lucy finished at La. Tech and worked in Shreveport. They corresponded all the while with Hale sending money home for the purchase of an engagement ring. When he returned from the war they were married four days later on May 17, 1945 and remained happily married and devoted to each other for 45 years.
They joined the Ruston Country Club where Lucy “discovered' golf and excelled at it -- winning many tournaments throughout the state with hundreds of trophies and awards to show for it. She was also an accomplished cook, avid gardener, and seamstress - sewing beautiful dresses for her young daughter. She seemed to excel at anything she turned her hand to.
She loved people and was loved in return. She enjoyed helping people in need, never saying “No” to anyone.
Over the last few years her health began to fail but she remained upbeat and active, still playing golf as often as possible, not complaining of the various ailments that were slowly taking a toll on her natural energy and joy of life. She will be greatly missed by her family and by a host of friends whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Laschinger and husband David; her son, Lee Walker and wife Deedie; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister, Anne Baker Heard; a niece, and three nephews.
Ruston Leader, Fri, 12/26/2014
Lucille Baker Walker, 91, of Denton, Texas passed away at her home on December 23. Services will be Sunday, December 28, in the Burkhalter Chapel at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be Sunday at 2:30 P.M. followed by services at 4:00 P.M. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.
Lucille was born on January 25, 1923 in Douglas, Louisiana to Guy and Gertrude Holstead Baker. Shortly after her family moved to Ruston where she spent 50 plus years until she moved to Calhoun and later to Denton, Texas.
Lucy was a rarity in that she was so talented in so many ways. She won awards for the orchids she grew, was an excellent bridge player, played the organ, was a talented artist and excelled in sports. In high school she was the tennis champion her junior and senior year and continued to play into her 50's. She was also a very good swimmer and accomplished golfer.
While she was still in high school she met her future husband through her best friend's boyfriend who set them up on several double-dates. After three or four of these, Lucy got the word out that if Hale wanted to continue to date her it would be on his call - no more “set-ups.” He called and that was that - neither of them dated anyone else.
After college Hale joined the army and was stationed in Hawaii as a general's aide. Lucy finished at La. Tech and worked in Shreveport. They corresponded all the while with Hale sending money home for the purchase of an engagement ring. When he returned from the war they were married four days later on May 17, 1945 and remained happily married and devoted to each other for 45 years.
They joined the Ruston Country Club where Lucy “discovered' golf and excelled at it -- winning many tournaments throughout the state with hundreds of trophies and awards to show for it. She was also an accomplished cook, avid gardener, and seamstress - sewing beautiful dresses for her young daughter. She seemed to excel at anything she turned her hand to.
She loved people and was loved in return. She enjoyed helping people in need, never saying “No” to anyone.
Over the last few years her health began to fail but she remained upbeat and active, still playing golf as often as possible, not complaining of the various ailments that were slowly taking a toll on her natural energy and joy of life. She will be greatly missed by her family and by a host of friends whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Laschinger and husband David; her son, Lee Walker and wife Deedie; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister, Anne Baker Heard; a niece, and three nephews.
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