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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Catherine Baker who was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 18, 1951 and passed away on April 20, 2005 at the age of 53.  

Cathy was a graduate of Capital University.  She was a teacher at Harmon Elementary School.  Cathy was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio.  

Her life was
 a living testament of God's love.  She was a blessing and a gift to everyone around her.  We will remember and love her forever.  

"My Purpose" written by Cathy
My purpose in living- to know Christ and to make Him known.
My purpose in suffering- to show Christ strong.
My purpose in dying- to be ushered into His very presence and stay there forever.


"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and their shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. And there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Rev. 21: 4

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Family Tree
Tributes and Condolences
In Honor of Her   / Jen (daughter)
       Many things have happened in the last three years since mom went home to be with God.  I often think… “I wish Mom were here for this”… or … “I really wish I could t...  Continue >>
My Mother   / Hoyt Jason (Son)
As we all know we will never love any one in our lifes as much as we do our mother.  I pray every night hoping that I will meet someone that is half the person that she was.  I also ask for this of myself because she was the most amazing pe...  Continue >>
Happy Birthday!   / Megan Halsey (Niece)
I think about you so much. I hope that I can live my life the way you did. Everyday in Faith, Love and in God's blessings. You taught me so much, and I try to lead my life in your example. I know you are having a wonderful time celebrating in God's p...  Continue >>
Thank you   / Jen
Thank you mommy for being such a great example for all of us.  You were a true example of what Christ wanted us to be like.  Thank you for always being loving, honest, trustworthy, giving, selfless and humble. Thank you ...  Continue >>
Cathy, my hero, my inspiration, my friend.   / Nik (friend)
On this, the day of your birth, Jesus rejoiced and the angels sang knowing that a new baby would be blessed with such a wonderful soul. I knew you for half of my life, and you were, and still are, the kindest person that I ever met. I still think of ...  Continue >>
Easter / Jen     Read >>
Happy Birthday  / Anthony Logan (son's friend )    Read >>
Happy Birthday Cathy  / Michael Mastrogianakis (Daughter's Friend )    Read >>
Birthday Prayer  / Jen (Daughter)    Read >>
Condolences... / Jen (daughter)    Read >>
My Best Friend  / Jen (Daughter)    Read >>
My Hero  / Jen (Daughter)    Read >>
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Her legacy
Dedication Ceremony and Remembrance Speeches  
On October 18, 2005, there was a bench dedicated to my mom at Harmon Elementary School where she taught.  At the dedication ceremony four children gave remembrance speeches.  They are copied in her legacy so if you get a chance check them out.
How I Became Excellent- by Sara Harper
Making Learning Fun- by Altonique Taynor
One Special Person- by Billy Beach
A Forgiving Teacher- by Adrian Negron
The fourth grade students then sang "This Little Light of Mine."
Uncompromising Faith  

My mom had countless remarkable attributes.  One of these was her uncompromising faith.  She loved the Lord.  She loved sharing her love for the Lord with others.  It seems as if she was everyone’s prayer partner.  She was definitely mine.  Everyday of her life was a living testament of her faith.  She loved to worship.  She had a worshiper’s heart.  I put some worship songs in the Audio folder that were dear to her.  She loved singing Testify to Love by Avalon with me.  It was one of her all time favorite songs.  She always sang the tenor part while I sang soprano.  It was so cute!  I bet she has the most beautiful voice now.  She would always encouraged me to have intimate quiet time with the Lord as well.  She would say, “Be still and quiet yourself before the Lord.  Listen to His still small voice". 

She would always tell me “Jen speak positively.  Out of your mouth comes blessings and curses.”  Even when the cancer was eating away at her body she never spoke negatively.  She only spoke of her healing and her testimony.  She did not receive an earthly healing but I believe that she received the ultimate healing.  She has no pain now and she is free to worship.  I know that it is hard to keep your faith from wavering especially  when you loose someone you love so dearly.  I try to think of my mom every time my faith starts to falter. 

Mom- Thank you for being an astounding model of faith for so many, including me.    Jen

More of her legacy...
 
Cathy's Photo Album
Mommy and Jen
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