Elizabeth J. Baker age 96 of Stanwood went to be with Her Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at her daughter's home on Rose Lake. She was born May 12, 1913 in Marion Co., West Virginia to William C. and Sarah C. (Fraley) Lawlis. Elizabeth graduated from Mannington High School in 1932. On December 7, 1936 she married Harry L. Baker in Morgan Town, WV and they made their home in Mannington before moving to Kansas. Elizabeth and Harry moved to Michigan and lived in many cities including Howell, Evart, Saugatuck and Reed City before retiring to Stanwood. She was a homemaker and retired from food service at Ferris State University in May of 1977. Elizabeth had a passion for gardening and yard work. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, soaking up the sun and attended the Northland United Methodist Church. Beginning with the passing of her parents Elizabeth was influential in the upbringing of several generations with unconditional love and spirit. Elizabeth is survived by her adoring children and their families: Robert D. Baker of South Haven and Cynthia (Quint) Watkins of Rose Lake, grandchildren Becky Jo (Stojanovich) Wood, Judith (Stojanovich) Stevens and Jacquline Stojanovich, Doreen J. (Baker) Turburgen, Laura C. Baker-Hem, M. Elizabeth Baker, LeighAnn (Baker) Potts, Brett Baker, Benjamin R. Watkins and Nathan R. Watkins, Great-Grandchildren: Shannah M. Rekney, Sean M. Rekney, Chelsea R. Petroelje, Kelsey Richmond, Ashley Stevens, Nathan Turburgen, Noel and Julian Hem, Braylon Baker, Brody Baker, Eli Potts and Raine Potts, one great-great-granddaughter: Morgan Rekney, one sister Willnita "Billie" June of Fla. and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Baker in 1977, daughter Alice "Babs" Stojanovich in 1968, a great-granddaughter Sushannah Elaine Curtis in 1999, four brothers and five sisters. Memorial donations in Elizabeth's name can be made to the Northland United Methodist Church. A service for Elizabeth will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Northland United Methodist Church with the family greeting friends one hour prior. A committal service will follow at Stanwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.