Alix A. Barry Baker, beloved wife of Ferrall and cherished mother of Sarah Baker, Jennifer Baker-Erickson and Alix K. Baker, joined her parents Jerome and Leona Barry and her seven siblings in heaven on Feb. 18, 2016, under the care of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Born in Pontiac, Mich., Alix attended Mercy College where she received a bachelor’s degree in nursing and was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Nursing Corps.

She had a rewarding civilian nursing career and was also a successful business owner. Later, Alix attended Chapman University where she received a second bachelor’s degree in geology.

She loved to travel, play piano, read and spend time with her family and friends.

Alix was loved and treasured by her family, including her seven grandchildren: Jonah Erickson, Scarlett Bress, Leilah Erickson, Elijah Erickson, Genevieve Bress, and Lucy and Dalilah Schmidt.

She remains in the hearts of her loved ones daily as a reassuring guiding light.

A funeral mass for Alix will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Coupeville, with Rev. Paul Pluth as celebrant. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home.

To leave condolences and messages for the family please visit Alix’s Book of Memories on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com