Sheila (Persinger) Baker of Indianapolis was born to Thelma and Forest Persinger in 1947. Sheila passed away at age 74 on July 21, 2021. She was known for her infectious smile and laughter. She brightened up the world with her love and care for others. Sheila used her gifts in many leadership roles throughout her life. She was always there for family and had an enormous number of friends. Everyone loved Sheila!
She was the oldest daughter of seven children. Her father died at the young age of 48, so Sheila helped her mom take care of Sheila's six siblings, including four brothers and two sisters.
After graduating from Chatard High School, Sheila earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy from Purdue University. She then earned a Master's degree in Special Education from Butler University.
Sheila's first teaching position was speech and hearing therapy for Harrison School in Mississippi. She lived in Mississippi during Hurricane Camille, the 2nd most intense hurricane to strike the continental US in history. Sheila continued her teaching career in Indiana for 33 years, serving students in multiple Lawrence Township Schools. Brook Park Elementary was the last elementary school she worked for. Sheila's teaching philosophy was to "do the best I can do for every student."
Sheila had a love for Special Education. For nearly 20 years she coached local, state, and international Special Olympics bowling teams, eventually becoming Special Olympics program coordinator for Lawrence Township. Sheila and her Special Olympic International bowling team were honored to sit as guests with Vice President George H W Bush and Barbara Bush at the International Pan Am Games in Indianapolis. Sheila also had the privilege of meeting Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics.
Sheila was an active member of the Indianapolis Bridge Center and achieved Life Master. She was also co-president of the Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and an active member. Both organizations meant the world to her and brought her many valuable friendships!
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Forest Persinger, and her brother Kenneth (surviving spouse Sherry) Persinger. Sheila is survived by her siblings Thomas (Gail) Persinger, John (Michelle) Persinger, Richard (Dawn) Persinger, Kathryn (Mark) Helmke, and Theresa (Gregg) Anderson.
There will be a "Celebration of Sheila's Life" at The Indianapolis Bridge Center at 8030 Castleway Drive on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 1 pm (**Proof of Vaccination card must be shown to enter, unless under the eligible vaccination age). Visitation of Sheila's interment can be viewed at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis at visitors' convenience.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Bridge Center, Special Olympics, or the Stroke Foundation.
She was the oldest daughter of seven children. Her father died at the young age of 48, so Sheila helped her mom take care of Sheila's six siblings, including four brothers and two sisters.
After graduating from Chatard High School, Sheila earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy from Purdue University. She then earned a Master's degree in Special Education from Butler University.
Sheila's first teaching position was speech and hearing therapy for Harrison School in Mississippi. She lived in Mississippi during Hurricane Camille, the 2nd most intense hurricane to strike the continental US in history. Sheila continued her teaching career in Indiana for 33 years, serving students in multiple Lawrence Township Schools. Brook Park Elementary was the last elementary school she worked for. Sheila's teaching philosophy was to "do the best I can do for every student."
Sheila had a love for Special Education. For nearly 20 years she coached local, state, and international Special Olympics bowling teams, eventually becoming Special Olympics program coordinator for Lawrence Township. Sheila and her Special Olympic International bowling team were honored to sit as guests with Vice President George H W Bush and Barbara Bush at the International Pan Am Games in Indianapolis. Sheila also had the privilege of meeting Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics.
Sheila was an active member of the Indianapolis Bridge Center and achieved Life Master. She was also co-president of the Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and an active member. Both organizations meant the world to her and brought her many valuable friendships!
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Forest Persinger, and her brother Kenneth (surviving spouse Sherry) Persinger. Sheila is survived by her siblings Thomas (Gail) Persinger, John (Michelle) Persinger, Richard (Dawn) Persinger, Kathryn (Mark) Helmke, and Theresa (Gregg) Anderson.
There will be a "Celebration of Sheila's Life" at The Indianapolis Bridge Center at 8030 Castleway Drive on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 1 pm (**Proof of Vaccination card must be shown to enter, unless under the eligible vaccination age). Visitation of Sheila's interment can be viewed at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis at visitors' convenience.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Bridge Center, Special Olympics, or the Stroke Foundation.
Sheila (Persinger) Baker of Indianapolis was born to Thelma and Forest Persinger in 1947. Sheila passed away at age 74 on July 21, 2021. She was known for her infectious smile and laughter. She brightened up the world with her love and care for others. Sheila used her gifts in many leadership roles throughout her life. She was always there for family and had an enormous number of friends. Everyone loved Sheila!
She was the oldest daughter of seven children. Her father died at the young age of 48, so Sheila helped her mom take care of Sheila's six siblings, including four brothers and two sisters.
After graduating from Chatard High School, Sheila earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy from Purdue University. She then earned a Master's degree in Special Education from Butler University.
Sheila's first teaching position was speech and hearing therapy for Harrison School in Mississippi. She lived in Mississippi during Hurricane Camille, the 2nd most intense hurricane to strike the continental US in history. Sheila continued her teaching career in Indiana for 33 years, serving students in multiple Lawrence Township Schools. Brook Park Elementary was the last elementary school she worked for. Sheila's teaching philosophy was to "do the best I can do for every student."
Sheila had a love for Special Education. For nearly 20 years she coached local, state, and international Special Olympics bowling teams, eventually becoming Special Olympics program coordinator for Lawrence Township. Sheila and her Special Olympic International bowling team were honored to sit as guests with Vice President George H W Bush and Barbara Bush at the International Pan Am Games in Indianapolis. Sheila also had the privilege of meeting Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics.
Sheila was an active member of the Indianapolis Bridge Center and achieved Life Master. She was also co-president of the Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and an active member. Both organizations meant the world to her and brought her many valuable friendships!
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Forest Persinger, and her brother Kenneth (surviving spouse Sherry) Persinger. Sheila is survived by her siblings Thomas (Gail) Persinger, John (Michelle) Persinger, Richard (Dawn) Persinger, Kathryn (Mark) Helmke, and Theresa (Gregg) Anderson.
There will be a "Celebration of Sheila's Life" at The Indianapolis Bridge Center at 8030 Castleway Drive on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 1 pm (**Proof of Vaccination card must be shown to enter, unless under the eligible vaccination age). Visitation of Sheila's interment can be viewed at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis at visitors' convenience.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Bridge Center, Special Olympics, or the Stroke Foundation.
She was the oldest daughter of seven children. Her father died at the young age of 48, so Sheila helped her mom take care of Sheila's six siblings, including four brothers and two sisters.
After graduating from Chatard High School, Sheila earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy from Purdue University. She then earned a Master's degree in Special Education from Butler University.
Sheila's first teaching position was speech and hearing therapy for Harrison School in Mississippi. She lived in Mississippi during Hurricane Camille, the 2nd most intense hurricane to strike the continental US in history. Sheila continued her teaching career in Indiana for 33 years, serving students in multiple Lawrence Township Schools. Brook Park Elementary was the last elementary school she worked for. Sheila's teaching philosophy was to "do the best I can do for every student."
Sheila had a love for Special Education. For nearly 20 years she coached local, state, and international Special Olympics bowling teams, eventually becoming Special Olympics program coordinator for Lawrence Township. Sheila and her Special Olympic International bowling team were honored to sit as guests with Vice President George H W Bush and Barbara Bush at the International Pan Am Games in Indianapolis. Sheila also had the privilege of meeting Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics.
Sheila was an active member of the Indianapolis Bridge Center and achieved Life Master. She was also co-president of the Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and an active member. Both organizations meant the world to her and brought her many valuable friendships!
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Forest Persinger, and her brother Kenneth (surviving spouse Sherry) Persinger. Sheila is survived by her siblings Thomas (Gail) Persinger, John (Michelle) Persinger, Richard (Dawn) Persinger, Kathryn (Mark) Helmke, and Theresa (Gregg) Anderson.
There will be a "Celebration of Sheila's Life" at The Indianapolis Bridge Center at 8030 Castleway Drive on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 1 pm (**Proof of Vaccination card must be shown to enter, unless under the eligible vaccination age). Visitation of Sheila's interment can be viewed at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis at visitors' convenience.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Bridge Center, Special Olympics, or the Stroke Foundation.
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