Obituary of SUSAN BAKER

SUSAN MYLANKA BAKER After her heroic battle with cancer, Susan Mylanka Baker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, peacefully passed away in her home on December 30, 2014 at the age of 59 years, with her loving family by her side. Besides her husband Dan Baker she is survived by: 2 daughters, Dana (Kristian Andres), Winnipeg, Kendra (Brett) Stewart, Deloraine, and granddaughter, Keightley Stewart. She also leaves to mourn her passing her sister Rita (Richard) Sukkau, nephew Braeden, in-laws Judy and Rocky Lodwick, Brenda and Wally Serger and their families. She was predeceased by her parents, Helen and Mykola Tomycz. Susan was born January 7, 1955 and grew up in north Winnipeg. During her childhood years, she lived on Pacific Avenue with her parents, Helen and Mykola Tomycz and her grandparents. Her grandparents first immigrated from the Ukraine to Canada following the war and relocated in Winnipeg. Years later, Susan’s parents whom had initially immigrated to Australia, travelled overseas to be with their family and begin their lives in Winnipeg. Susan spent her elementary school years at nearby Pinkham School and she later proudly spent her junior and senior years at St. Johns High School when her family moved to 284 Matheson Avenue. Susan loved sports and excelled at many, of which track was her favourite. She also had a deep love for art and animals. After high school at the age of 18, Sue began what would become her career at the Health Sciences Centre as a lab technician. She loved her job, the people she worked with and those she met and remained there for 40 years until being diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2013. Susan met Dan in the summer of 1978 and their relationship flourished and on September 15th, 1979 they married. After a number of years of travelling, skiing and summers spent at the cabin at Winnipeg Beach, they were blessed with their first child, “DB” (Dana) and two years later with, “Squirt” (Kendra). Her life revolved so much around her girls, Danny, and especially her beautiful granddaughter “Zaba” (Keightley); and anyone who knew her would agree. Her family was always the light of her life. The family would like to thank the following: All of the wonderful staff at CancerCare Manitoba, St. Boniface Palliative Care and the Health Sciences Centre whom helped her through her journey. A special thank-you to her oncology and palliative care team, Dr. Banerji, Dr. Chowdhury, Kristie Morydz, Lori Walker, and Dr. Gingerich. Also, a special thank-you to her in-home care nurse, Liz and home care aids, Nina, Laurie and Gina-Lynn. Funeral service will be held on: Saturday January 10th, 2015 at 2 pm at Kildonan United Church, 187 Kilbride Avenue, Winnipeg, with Reverend Mark Satterly officiating. Interment will be held privately at a later date. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Inspire for Life- Manitoba’s Walk for Lung Cancer, c/o CancerCare Manitoba, Room 1160, 657 McDermot Avenue, R3E 0V9. For more information, please contact CancerCare Manitoba Foundation at (204) 927-5433 or visit their online donation site at http://www.cancercarefdn.mb.ca/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=538