Audrey Baker

Audrey Marie Baker, age 78, of Asbury, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin.        Audrey was born October 11, 1931, at Richmond, Michigan, to Walter and Wanda (Snapke) Juckno.  On May 27, 1972, at Joplin, Audrey married Jake W. Baker and they had celebrated 32 years together before his death January 8, 2005.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Earl Juckno; a sister, Charlotte; and a step-daughter, Wanda Sue Cox.        In addition to being a homemaker, Audrey had worked as a secretary for Tri-State Motors for many years.  She and Jake enjoyed traveling and their family has wonderful memories of their yearly vacations in Canada.        Survivors include two step-sons, Glenn Baker, Golden City, and Larry Baker, Asbury; a step-daughter, Debbie and her husband Russell Dean Barrow, Lamar; a brother, Harold Juckno of California; and five grandchildren, Ryan, Kimberly, Crystal, Laura, and Justin.        A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2nd at Barton City Cemetery northeast of Liberal with Mike Gage officiating.  Pallbearers include Glenn Baker, Larry Baker, Russell Dean Barrow, Crystal Baker, Laura Baker, Justin Barrow, Chris Steward and Mark Steward.         The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in care of Daniel Funeral Home