In Loving Memory of
Karl Reginald Baker
April 29, 1958 – April 13, 2025
Funeral Service
Red Deer Resort and Casino Event Centre, Red Deer Alberta
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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Karl Reginald Baker Obituary
Karl Reginald Baker was born on April 29, 1958 in Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia. He passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025 in Red Deer, AB after a courageous battle with cancer and enduring a stroke. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene Mary (nee Pearman), married for almost 44 years, his eldest daughter Jessica Lynne (Terry Anderton), eldest son, Gabriel Karl, and youngest son Bryon Malcolm (Alevtyna Parmenova) as well as two grandchildren, Ella Skye Thune and Ryler Sidney Dodds-Baker. He is also survived by his five siblings Beverly Baker, Virginia Baker, Bonnie (Dale) MacCallum, Maurice (Lois) Baker, and Martin (Wanda) Baker, as well as numerous brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, other family members, work colleagues, friends, and community members. He is predeceased by his parents Reginald (2020) and Geraldine (2018) Baker, his infant brother Frederick Bryanton (1947), and his sister-in-law Marlene Pearman (2021).
Karl was the fifth of six children. They were a close knit family, growing up on music, entertaining, hockey, and faith. Reg and Gerry’s home was a revolving door of kids, their friends, and family coming over for visits, food, and music, of course. This deeply impacted the way Karl and Irene lived their life, hosting friends and family, always an open door. Karl finished his education in Nova Scotia (vocational school for welding) and headed west to Alberta in 1977. He married Irene Pearman on May 30, 1981 in Vermilion, Alberta. They moved to Nova Scotia to begin their married life, however it wasn’t very long until they ventured back west and settled in Yellowknife. There they welcomed their first child, Jessica Lynne, on October 3, 1983. After a brief time in Yellowknife, they moved on to Saskatoon and then Lloydminster where they welcomed their second child, Gabriel Karl, on November 25, 1985. From Lloydminster, the family moved to Edmonton for a while and then to Red Deer in the fall of 1986, where all the family still lives to this day. They rounded out their family and welcomed their third child, Bryon Malcolm, on March 17, 1988. It was in Red Deer that Karl joined Schlumberger and worked in the oil and gas industry for 30 years. In retirement, he worked part-time for McWilliams Auto, along with his brother-in-law Ken Pearman, transporting vehicles around Canada and the US.
Karl will be forever remembered for his kind nature, infectious smile, big laugh, and loving heart. He put his family and his faith at the centre of his life. The Baker family grew up playing a variety of sports, going to church and church conventions, as well as lots of family vacations all around North America. They drove across Canada twice, once in 1996 and then in 2000, to visit family on the east coast. They enjoyed camping and being outdoors. Karl was an entertainer and he didn’t go to many places without his trusty guitar. He was our “Spotify” back in the day and we would endlessly request songs or just enjoy whatever he decided to play. He loved it and we all loved it too. He was also really well known for his skits. He has performed everything from pretending to not know how to waterski to imitating my mom doing her hair. Making people laugh was one of his greatest joys. He also loved to be in the kitchen. He is most famous for his chocolate chip cookies, which he would usually bake fresh for his guests and he told everybody, “a minimum of four cookies.” Generosity was a part of who he was.
Karl loved to be active and passed that onto his kids. The Baker family grew up skating, playing hockey, rollerblading, biking, downhill and water skiing and playing squash and ping-pong. In his later years, Karl got into motorbiking and he and Irene would go on many biking adventures with their best friends. Those memories will be so sweet to his friends.
Karl’s faith and his love for God and Jesus was a huge part of his life. At age 14 he professed to follow Jesus at Ellershouse convention. We grew up hearing the story of Jesus and dad embodied so many Christ-life qualities. His softness of heart, non-judgemental attitude, empathy, patience, and listening ear were an example and strength to so many. Karl and Irene were first asked to host Bible studies in their home in the early 90s and then in the late 90s they began hosting Sunday morning fellowship meetings until 2023. Karl was an elder in every sense of the word: dependable, steady, strong, and a friend to all. He will be dearly cherished and missed by his faith community.
In April 2023 Karl suffered a major stroke which set our family on a tumultuous two-year journey of hope and grief intertwined. In addition to his stroke, he also received a cancer diagnosis. He fought so hard, trying to recover from his stroke while simultaneously fighting the cancer. We are so grateful for the care at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury, the University of Alberta Hospital, and the Michener Hill Extendicare. At each facility, dad was so beloved and the staff were an amazing support of strength and care for our family.
Karl will be dearly missed by everyone, but especially by his wife Irene, his children Jessica, Gabe, and Bryon and his two grandchildren, Ella and Ryler. It wasn’t enough time, but we are grateful for every second we did get with him. We will do all we can to honour the man he was and deeply cherish our memories with him.
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My heart was touched and fed by watching this service, We do not know each other,- I am just one of the friends in the hosp so chose to listen to the funerals i loved the going from strength to strength. and how it fit in with Karl’s life. Thanks for this service.
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My condolences to the Baker family for the loss of Karl. He will always be remembered as a strong father, husband, and Christian man. I have many fond memories of Karl and the Baker family growing up in the ‘90’s…his comedic skits, mechanical skills, speed in the ice, and musical talent. His memory has crossed my mind a lot over the past couple weeks, and the song “Go Rest High on That Mountain” seems fitting when I think of the loss to the Baker family. Take care, and God bless Irene, Jessica, Gabe, and Bryan.
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Dear Irene,
I have thought of you folks often during Carl’s failing health experience. Leonard and I were experiencing some difficult days too. During these times one’s ability to reach out to others is difficult because of our own plates were full at times. You both have been appreciated and admired from afar.
I would have liked to have attended the funeral with LaDon but I was in the middle of my move into the city from the farm. It has been a lot of hard work and an emotional experience. It is just 6 months since Leonard’s passing. I just was able to listen to the service today, May 8th. What a beautiful service! You will cherish all the good memories of a faithful husband. These good memories will help us as we finish our own race.
Sincerely,
Sharon
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My condolences to you Irene and your family.
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Hello Irene and family, I feel so fortunate to have first met you and Karl on a cruise a few years ago for Jerry and Reg, a wonderful family, so sorry for your loss; a beautiful service.
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Condolences to all the family. Such a lovely service and pictures. So sorry for all he had to go through these past few years but thankful for his faithful life which is such an encouragement to us. Glad that tomorrow’s path to us is all unknown.
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I was touched by the life of Uncle Karl as he was not only a friend yet a brother in Christ. Thank full for Irene Jessica Gab and Brian for their friendship. You have been a. Special friend to me over the years with lots of music and games nights.. till next time Love
Brett Roy
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We did meet you very briefly, Irene, at Ellershouse convention one year. I’ve sent you a card but wanted to sign this guestbook in order to tell you how much Karl’s funeral moved me. I certainly needed to hear about the balance necessary to follow Jesus. These days we all need to put our focus more on Jesus. Thank you for being a good wife to Karl, I really only knew him as a boy, since I am 9 years older. Bev and Virginia were more my age. I’m very thankful that he was true to Jesus to the end. With love and care, Bonnie and Peter Cameron
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A lovely and touching service. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Yvon & Cathy St Amand
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What a beautiful inspiring service! Karl surely demonstrated how to live with “faith”…die with “hope”…and now will enjoy “Love” forever. Sending our deepest sympathy to Irene and ALL family for your great loss ❤️.
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Thinking of you all, what a beautiful send off for a very special man.
Helana x
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Fond memories of seeing the Baker family each year at Ellershouse Convention. Especially remember Reg singing tenor and hanging out with Maurice . Our condolences and love at this difficult time.
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Lovely service.. Condolances to the family. We only know Martin and Wanda..
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Thinking of the all the family at this time -many pleasant memories of ‘Wildwood Blvd’ – Cheryl, Gary Saunders & family
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A beautiful service for a wonderful, warm and faithful man. Thinking of you all at a difficult time of loss.
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Wish we could have been there, we are sure thinking of u at this time
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So special to watch the service. Thinking of the family at this time of grieving. Warm virtual hugs to all of you…
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Thank you, Irene and family for sharing Karl’s service online. It was very beautiful and so comforting. So many years have past but I will never forget his smile plus the mischievous look in his eyes.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Bruce and Laverne
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Special care and love to you, Irene and your families, and also to Karl’s siblings and families.
We will always cherish your kindness and care and the love that you showed to all and your support Wednesday evenings. Robert was so glad when Karl was able to take over his little job of moving vehicles.
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It was special to watch Karl’s funeral service. I always enjoyed connecting with Karl at convention and even on the ice an occasional time.
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Thinking of you all- glad the service was live streamed. It was a very beautiful and comforting service for a faithful life.
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A lovely “victory party” funeral for a lovely godly man. Glad for the pleasure of knowing him.
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To Irene, Jessica, Gabe & Bryan and the rest of his family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind man I’ll never forget his kindness and contagious smile seeing him at Didsbury convention growing up. Hope you all can be comforted knowing he is at peace now. His legacy will live on. Thinking of you all and sending my love and prayers.
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Condolances with tender care to all the family from:
Glen & Charlene Wimmer
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Dear Irene and family,
Thinking of you all at this time enduring the great loss of your very dear husband and father.
We have all lost a great friend in Karl. He was such a very special person. Sending our love and caring thoughts your way.
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A beautiful funeral and very fitting for Karl
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Our sympathies to the family
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Words fail when we think of loosing such a prince of a man . Our hearts are flooded with wonderful memories. We have of Karl
He will be missed & forever remembered in many special moments of the passed .
He not only had his guitar tuned, he also had his spiritual life tuned. We appreciated that very much
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Condolences to Karls family and friends.
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Karl was the prince of a man and wonderful pillar to so many of us
We have wonderful memories of Karl & Irene in our home in Red Deer around the table, sweet fellowship and he always had to end the evening playing guitar lots and lots of great memories. Of special times together ❤️
we love you, Irene Jessica, Gabriel, and Brian special thoughts are with you always 💐
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Our Sincere sympathy. Our thoughts are with all your family.
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Lovely service of a much loved man evident by the number of people present! We’ve appreciated Karl & Irene throughout the years. 😊 We were so glad to connect with them recently through mutual friends & music at Extendicare! 🎸🎶 We admire how Karl always had a smile despite difficult times & challenges! He was such a gentle kind man who loved his family & Lord Jesus with all his heart! Keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers! 🙏🛐 Hmm, wonder what the secret ingredient is in Karl’s chocolate chip cookies?! 🍪
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Beautiful testimony left by Carl.
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Irene and family,
My deepest sympathies , I’m so thankful for many wonderful memories of Karl
Appreciated the live stream available ….❤️💔
Linda
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A beautiful tribute to Karl. He would be encouraging everyone to keep pressing on. I loved hearing about the balance in his life. He has gone on to one day see the one he loved and lived for. Sending comfort to you all.
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My sincere condolences to all Karls family, his siblings & their familys in the passing of Karl. Loved ones gone from our sight but always in our hearts. God can be your strength & comfort.
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We are thinking of you, Irene and your children. We watched the funeral online. So special💗
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Thinking of you.
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Irene, you and Karl were such a lovely couple, beautiful inside and out. Sending warm and loving condolences to you and your family. May God shower you and your family with comfort and peace.
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We have special memories of you all and the times our paths have crossed since Steve and Mia’s wedding almost 27 years ago!! We know you will miss Karl so keenly! It was a privilege to watch the live-streaming of his service today—a very fitting tribute to a well balanced man! Take comfort from the God of all Comfort. Love, Murray and Maryalice Wood and family
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One of my favorite memories of Karl was the four of us, off the coast of Tofino, Vancouver Island, climbing over the rocks to get to where the waves were crashing the hardest…. and then us sitting down on a safe rock and singing the hymn together…. “the waves rolled high…” We were in the midst of the harshest outdoor elements, yet the beautiful hymn resonated with our souls, bringing a calm sweet inner peace. Loved all of our motorcycle adventures with you both…. down to Wyoming, another to Washington, Montana, Alaska, etc. Karl was truly a man of faith, a man who knew how to be present… knew how to enjoy and treasure each moment. He alway took time to chat with strangers along our trips. Karl will be missed. Hugs to you, Irene, Jessica, Gabe, and Bryon……
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We will never forget dear Karl. Many memories going back many years. He will be missed.
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Our thoughts are with you and the family,. Love from Dave and Fran Morrison
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Thinking of you all at this time, and knowing you will find comfort in knowing Karl is gone on to his reward. He lived his life as an example to All who knew him. You will have many Special memories to hold dear to your heart in the days ahead. I truly enjoyed listening to his service today.
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Thinking of you all with love, while you grieve a great man. Uncle Karl always had a huge presence in a room, but in the kindest, gentlest way.
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our thoughts go out to you all. we count it a privilege to know Karl.
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Condolences to all of Karl’s family. Our caring thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
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Sorry for your loss.
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I met Karl & Irene when they lived in Red Deer AB and fellowship in Christ together in gospel meetings fed my Faith in God. My sympathy to you and your family.
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Karl was an exceptional man. His faith, his life, his character, his attitude, will forever be impactful to so many. Karl embraced life with joy and gratitude. Even in the darkest of times, facing life’s most difficult hardships, he found hope. We feel incredibly privileged and blessed to have called him our dear friend, and our elder. We have wonderful memories of the Baker family taking us under their wing. So many laughs and hardships shared over coffee, and meetings after meeting. We enjoyed beautiful fellowship and friendship even through Covid and there was always a warm welcome with a warm embrace. Karl’s passing will leave an unfillable void in many people’s lives. We are just so thankful we had the short time we did with him. Much love to Irene, Jessica, Gabe, Bryon and all of the family. xx
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Sending our love and condolences to dear Irene and your family.
We were glad to see Karls service and were encouraged by the messages spoken of a faithful life.
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Irene and family:
Condolences and thoughts and prayers are with you ,
We know that the God of all comfort is with you all.!
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Lovely service and nice to see one go on to a reward, well deserving to one who was faithful to the end.
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Uncle Karl was a man of quiet strength and steady wisdom, a presence that brought balance and peace to those around him. His faith, integrity, and calm spirit were evident in every aspect of his life—a true reflection of a life well-lived and a soul anchored in something greater.
Thinking of you all; Gabe, Jess, Bryon, Irene, Ella and Ryler. Sending you all my love and silent prayers.
I will always hold a special place in my heart for you all.
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Thinking of you Irene…. May the great comforter be close to you. You’ll have lots of sweet memories, he was a kind & respected man! And he never stepped out of the path of life! His life just encourages us to keep on…. the goal is just ahead. Gar&Beth
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Our sympathy to all of you today. I remember Karl well in our years as teenagers at Ellershouse …So sorry to hear of his passing …You will have many memories to treasure ..May you be comforted in knowing his faithfulness in every way
Love Weldon&Lorraine Dickson
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My deepest sympathy to you all – Irene, Bryon, Gabe, and Jessica, and Karl’s siblings and spouses. My heart hurts for your loss. I knew Karl all his growing up years, from the time he was 5. May you now be comforted by your precious memories. It was a lovely service.. Much Love and care Marguerite Dodds
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Dear Irene, Jessica, Gabe, Bryon and extended Baker/Pearman families. Our thoughts and prayers have gone your way as Karl faced the last days of his life journey. We were glad to join you virtually, today, and can heartily agree with all that was shared about Karl. We have fond memories of the times when we, along with Karl and Irene, and 4 other couples celebrated our May wedding anniversaries together. We also appreciated our last visit with Karl and Irene when they were in Grande Prairie on one of Karl’s business trips. They were both an encouragement to us. These human bonds of love are not broken without pain and tears, but memories of Karl and all he lived for will give you an abundance of comfort.
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So sorry Irene and family for your loss of Karl. Keep your precious memories close. He has
gone on to a great reward.
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What a beautiful service. Our hearts are with you today. Thankful for Karl’s faithful life Our prayers will be with you Irene and family!
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Many memories of Karl from 1980, and over the years since…. a very dear friend.
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We didn’t have the honour of knowing Karl personally, but so grateful to follow along in his “perfecting” journey, and to be touched by his spirit of love and resignation, even from afar, in these last couple of years.. Very grateful today to be able to hear of his faithful testimony – such an inspiration. Our love and condolences to both sides of Karl’s family, and especially Irene, Jessica, Gabriel, and Bryon. No doubt Karl‘s influence and testimony will continue to live on in all who knew and loved him.🩷 ~ Richard & Lana Lauder
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A beautiful service and tribute to Karl. I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. I agree that your home was always warm and welcoming and full of laughs. It is evident that Karl touched many lives. I pray for continued strength for you all. I can’t imagine how hard the last couple years have been. I am sorry I couldn’t be there today physically but I am grateful I was able to join online. Thinking of you all today and always. Sending love. ❤️
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I, knew the family well staying with Carl’s family in Dartmouth, N.S during exam time at University. He, and his younger brother were a joy during those times. I, will never forget his laugh. My, sympathies to all family members a genuine individual. Brian MacCallum.
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Such a beautiful service for Karl. My 2 favourite hymns, 105 and 412! Sending love to you all. Gloria ❤️
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Dear Irene and family; Jessica, Gabe and Byron also grandchildren, Ella n Ryler .
Thanks so much for allowing us to share in this day with you all. Our hearts go out to you all in this great loss naturally and great gain spiritually….”Finished with honour”
I only had a Passing acquaintance in the early 80’s in Saskatchewan and I feel I know the Christ in Karl better as a result of this service.. Heartfelt loving condolences..
Love from Robbie n Elva Stapleton,
Northern Ireland
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Thinking of you all in your loss.
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Our thoughts are with the family during this time. May you find comfort knowing that he lived for God.
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Sweet to know the Gospel Story and to love the Gospel story there’s nothing more so precious in this life. And Irene and Karl had manifest that in their life. They have influenced and inspire lots of friends just like me and workers around the world. Thank you for your faithfulness and a life that is offered in the altar of the Lord. And Special Condolence to Jessica, it’s not easy to lost a Dad , stay strong and stay faithful.
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Irene and family members. We sincerely send our sympathy. We have many good memories of Karl in his younger years which we now cherish Truly life carries us away. May Gods comfort surround you all. Love Aubrey/ Corol Conrad
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Our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with the family these days..
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Very special memories of time spent with Karl & Irene and the connection we’ve shared through Shayne & Cynthia. It left a lasting impression on me to see them keeping true even in the hard days. Irene, may the strength of your memories, love, & faith keep you, and your family, as you experience this great loss.
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Irene & Family
Our thoughts are with you today.
A very comforting service.
Love Don & Marilyn
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Dear Irene & Family, Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Joy and sorrow interwoven. We are so thankful for fond memories.
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Thinking of you all at this sad time. We appreciated the times we saw Karl in Red Deer.
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Thinking of you all – a beautiful service and tribute to a faithful life.
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Our deepest sympathy and care to you Irene and your precious family.
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Our sincere condolences to family and thankful to remember Karl and Irene.
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Thanks so much for a wonderful testimony and service.
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Sending our heartfelt sympathy and care.
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Heart felt sympathies to all the Baker Families. We can be so thankful that God is a God of comfort!
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Sincere sympathy. Our thoughts are with the family.
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I am Very Sorry for your loss, Karl was obviously a very loved man. That was a wonderful service of a faithful child of God, another faithful soul that made it Home.
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Dear Aunt Irene and family, my condolences, love and prayers go out to you all . Uncle Karl was such a beautiful person inside and out, he just radiated love and positivity and will be missed by so many . To know him was to truly know love , like Jessica had said so beautifully . What a beautiful service that was . Thoughts, prayers and hugs with you all ❤️❤️ Kylie
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We knew the Baker Family most of our life.
Many memories. Thankful that Karl lived for the things that mattered most
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Treasuring all times our paths crossed in lifetime.
Thoughts of sympathy and caring go to you these days
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First memory – Yellowknife Special Meetings 1983. You have been in my heart ever since. Thinking of the family with love and care.
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Dear Irene, kind thoughts of love are with you and your family at this time❤️
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Irene … thinking of you and your family these last few days .. it was a beautiful service .
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Lovely service.
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Lovely tribute to a wonderful man. Thanks for sharing the service.
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My thoughts are with you in your time of loss. Sending love.
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So nice this was live streamed. A good, faithful man gone on to something so much better.
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Our thoughts are with the family, another warrior has made it home and we rejoice in victory. Harold and Linda Hartin, Coaldale, AB
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So many fond memories. Take care.
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Very nice service for Karl. We didn’t know Karl that well, but were glad to be with him and Irene on a couple of occasions. Our thoughts and prayers to Irene and the family. May you know God’s comfort.
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Our condolences Irene, to you and your family. Many good memories.
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Godspeed Karl
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Thinking of you all with love and sincere sympathy for your loss.
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My heart is with your family in this time of unimaginable loss. Though words can never fully ease the pain, I hope you feel surrounded by love and comfort from those who care deeply. May the beautiful memories you hold bring moments of peace amidst the sorrow. Sending all my love, strength, and prayers to your family as you navigate this journey.
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I already signed previously, but just want to say the funeral was so perfect and so touching. Love and hugs to all the family, Mike & Carolyn (Conrad) Gough
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Thinking of you all! 🩷
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Karl’s humour, genuine kindness, and hospitality will be warmly remembered from our time in Red Deer. Love and hugs to each of the family.
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Beautiful service…
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So sorry for your loss. I so appreciated you and being able to get to know you when I came to your home for meeting.
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Thinking of your family so very much. Sending our love, thoughts and prayers today and the days ahead.
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Love and miss you all so much, heartbroken i couldn’t be there with you all, but thankful to tune in and share the day. Miss you all so much, my heart is happy to see everyone gathered remembering our amazing uncle karl ❤️
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I have always considered Karl as an uncle. He has a warm one of a kind chuckle that I’ll always remember. He has taught me a lot on and off the ice. See you in heaven buddy!
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Sympathy to all affected today. It has been my pleasure to know and love Karl. So thankful for his impression on my life.
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Our hearts are truly there with you today Auntie Irene, Jess, Gabe & Bryon. Beautiful service, remembering the most beautiful man. We love you all so much,
Dayle-Marie & Co. xoxo
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Deepest love to Irene, Jessica, Gabe, Brian and the family. Karl was always the same. His smile and spirit ❤️ He’ll be deeply missed.
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Sincere condolences to the families. From Fredericton NB
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Love and Hugs to the Family. Most heartfelt condolences. Many fond memories and conversations. Pressing on.
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My heartfelt condolences to all the families affected by the loss of a valued member of the Baker family and will be missed by Heaven’s gain! RIP Karl
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Karl was a great friend and a great help in the walk of truth
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My deepest condolences to you all in such a great loss.. Thinking of you today with much love and will keep you close in heart and prayers in the days to come.
Sandra MacCallum
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Always appreciated Karl and Irene and their home, care, kindness and love for God.
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Irene & family – thinking of you with love.
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Thinking of you today.
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Thinking of all the family so much, and glad to be able to connect from afar.
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Our condolences as we think of your loss and heavens gain today Irene and family.
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Deepest condolences to the family. Karl was one of the nicest most genuine people I ever met. Always a smile and positive vibe. An honor to know him.
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Irene and family…..
I’m following the funeral service today and have a flood of memories. Karl had recently graduated from high school and was working with Maurice and their Dad in the cabinet shop in Lloydminster, when I was first in that field, and not so many years older than he. We spent as much time as we could with the Bakers, playing volleyball and just “hanging out”. You were in the picture in those days Irene and I have special memories of each of you from those days. We know that the God of all Comfort will draw near in this experience and will be a comfort to you.
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So sorry for your loss. Karl was loved and respected by everyone. Sending love and prayers to you Irene and your family..
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For ever my friend.
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So sorry to hear the loss of your loved one at such a young age. thankful for the memories and knowing that he was faithful in doing his part and being a great example to his family and all who knew him. hope you find comfort in in the days knowing he’s resting in the Lord.
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Many loving thoughts of you dear Irene and all the Baker family. Wishing you a deep Comfort in your heart now and in the days ahead.. Carol Nelson.
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To the Baker Family,
I only remember meeting Karl once and that was at Fall River in 2000. I am more acquainted with other members of the Baker Family ( Martin, Reg and Geraldine ) and always appreciated sharing in friendship and fellowship with the Bakers. My thoughts are with the Baker family at this time.
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Dear Auntie Irene and cousins, I’m so sorry for your great loss. I can’t think of a single time I ever saw Uncle Karl without a big smile on his face and he brought so much joy to every family get-together. We will miss him so much. Thinking of you!
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Dear Irene and family from east to west coast.
We don’t find separation easy but we’re so thankful that Karl lived for life eternal . He was an encouragement. Even though I wasn’t in your home often enough I’m thankful for the memories I have.
Thinking of you from far away.
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Hi Irene
There is so much I can say about Karl. He was always a friend. The kind of friend that even though the visits could be a long time apart he would continue from the last visit. Many good memories with Karl. Will always remember his great spirit of hospitality,and of course his chocolate chip cookies. Will cherish those memories.
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Our condolences to Irene & family as well as all the Baker family. Our thoughts are with you today and the days ahead! Karl was someone who made an impression, a kind and gentle man.
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Thoughts are with the family at this time of sorrow.
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Sending love to Red Deer and across Canada today as we remember Karl. I still vividly remember him welcoming me into his home 25 years ago.
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My sincerest condolences .Thinking of all families at this time
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Hi Irene and family, thinking of you today as our prayers and love go out to you. We remember Karl as being a great man.
Love Ben, Barb and family ❤️
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Our sincere sympathy and love to Irene,family and all Karl’s family in the loss of your loved one..Enjoyed our times together in days gone by..
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I am honored to be “responsible” for the reason that Karl was famous for his chocolate chip cookies. He made his first batches with me in their Yellowknife apartment, back in the dark ages. I am sure all who knew Karl, appreciated his appetite for life. I am thankful to have known Karl and Irene when we were young. They both made me feel at home, so far away from home.
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I met Karl only over a single dinner and very much enjoyed his stories and humour. I felt I could have talked with him all night. I feel it was a privilege to have met him.
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O my. No words. Much love and care your way today. May the God of all comfort be very close and comfort you. We are thinking of you all in your loss We miss Karl.
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Sincere sympathy to all the family
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Our memories of Karl go back to the early 1970’s. WE always admired his attitude toward life, both spiritually and naturally. That attitude served him well throughout his life. One of the last times I saw Karl when I was looking after an infrastructure project in Yellowknife was at a Wednesday night Bible study. He was in Yellowknife regarding his work with Schlumberger. I looked across the room and there was Karl with a huge smile on his face and I immediately knew it was the same old Karl.
Irene & Family: The hardest loss of all is the loss of a loved one, take comfort in your many memories.
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Our love and prayers to Irene and family. Such a sad time. We met Karl and Irene through Jon and Michelle and became firm friends from there in. Such a loving and hospitable couple, always joyful and bright even in the hospital. Special love to Irene,
Gloria and Trevor Stead, Australia 😘❤️
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my memories of Carl go back many years to when he was just a toddler and fond memories when he was early teens we would spend time at his parents home when our daughter Julie was in hospital in Halifax so sorry for your loss
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Karl’s ready smile was his Hallmark. It was wonderful to meet and greet the whole family in Barbados on their large family cruise, celebrating their parents 60th wedding anniversary. That was the beginning of our happy connection. We Will always have fond memories of Karl. Thinking of you Irene and your children as you cope with your grief and loss. But just remember, All is not lost.
Hugs to you.
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Uncle Karl will forever be a legend of kindness, humility and humour to us. This earth was blessed to have him, and we were blessed to know him for his short but oh so rich time here. Steve is so thankful for the many MANY memories of moments of encouragement and of course, fun, with his dear Uncle, special years living right with him to many times together through the year. He is so missed so much already. Dear Aunt Irene, Jessica, Gabe and Bryon, you’re all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers in this time. May you be held in the embrace of grace and love, now and always.
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I am so sorry to hear of Karl’s passing but we know that he lived for this day. It always hurts to lose someone we love but you all have so many wonderful memories of him.
My thoughts are with you all.
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Just want to send our condolences to you Irene and family. We will always remember Karl by his big beautiful smile and warm personality.
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Our condolences to Irene & children and Karl’s siblings at this difficult time. We have good memories of Karl; his friendly nature and wonderful smile.
With our love & sympathy,
Kevin and Cathy Toole
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Sending our Love and Care to you All. We will always remember our good times when they came to visit you in Thunder Bay.
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Dear Irene and children
Don and I were great friends with Redge and Geraldine.
My heartfelt condolences to you and family in the loss of Karl.
I used to be so glad to see him when you came to Ellershouse.
It was also wonderful when Morris and his wife came too !!
I love you all .
Petra
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I first met Karl at Ellershouse Convention when he was 12. I will always remember his smile. Our love and sympathy to you Irene and family and Karl’s brothers and sisters. He has gone on to his heavenly home.
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Real sorry to hear of your loss so soon. Karl had you might say a full life with the meeting and family and jobs to keep busy. We always
liked the Baker family when we lived in the HRM area of Nova Scotia and from the West too. Hope the family Baker and Pearmans will have comfort of good memories from those days he has now left behind for something better.
Brian, Heather, Zane & Clae…
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Dear Irene and Children, and Karl‘s siblings,
Heartfelt thoughts are with you in your great loss! We share common Nova Scotia roots with Carl, but got to know him more when, as a newly married young couple, he and Irene came to the same meeting in the Annapolis Valley as we attended! We were sorry when they left the east!! We appreciated Karl’s love for the way of God. There is reward for the steady and true!
With Sympathy and Care,
Linda Anderson
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Dear Irene and family, and also the Baker family. I remember Karl, when he was still living at home. I loved visiting their home. It was such a happy, lively home . Such pleasant memories throughout the years.
It is comforting to know that Karl has finished with honours the race he has begun. Karl was a wonderful example to his children, and all who knew him. of what it is like to be true and faithful.
I’m glad for the last memory of you and Karl, sitting together, near the front row of Convention, with your beautiful smiles. We are comforted to know that Karl has been “Called home to rest.”
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I’m so sorry to hear of Karl’s passing. My darling mom became Karl’s neighbour at Michener extendicare and Karl and Irene were so welcoming and kind to us. Unfortunately, my mom passed on March 12, so we didn’t get to spend that much time, but the time we did impacted me so much. Karl always had a gentle smile and kind hello for my mum, dad and I. I’m sending my sincere condolences.
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Karl felt like everyone’s best friend! He took a genuine interest in everyone who had the honour of knowing him.
He loved God & his family with all his heart, a great example for all of us!
Our love 💕 & prayers are with you dear Irene & family,
💕 Rob & Patti
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Dear families , Karl was such a guy you couldn’t help but love , his humour , his tricks , and none will I forget . Our thoughts and sorrow to ALL the Baker family , dear friend you will be missed!
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Sending our love, and deepest sympathy to Irene and family. Always remember Karl with a smile on his face.
Earl & Bev Drummond
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Condolance to the family. Another faithful soul called home to rest.
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So sorry Irene, to hear of Karl passing..
Early 60th when living with the Baker family, Karl was only 4 yrs old. My memories of Karl was kind and considerate of others at that young age.
Many fond memories of all the family. Baker & Dodds family have a special relationship with each other over the years.
To many members to share on paper.
Earl Ann Dodds
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Karl was everything and more of what was mentioned in his obituary. I will cherish every memory we have of Karl, and his dear family, every trip east that we got to see them. He may be gone, bodily, from this life but he will forever live in the hearts of his family. Cherish every memory. Sending our sincere heartfelt sympathy Mike & Carolyn (Conrad) Gough
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So sorry for your loss , Irene , Jessica, Gabe and Bryan. It truly is a great loss.
Karl was everyones friend and made everyone feel special
I feel blessed to have known him for almost 60 yrs .
He will surely be missed .
Thinking of you all with much love
Barry and Cynthia
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Sorry for your loss
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What a gentleman Karl was! Showed us as young(er) men a great example of what a dad, brother, elder, uncle and grandfather should do!
Thinking of you all – especially Irene, Jessica, Gabe and Bryan … Martin, Bonnie, Kirk, Teanne, Bruce and all the rest!!
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Condolences to all the family, especially Irene, in this difficult time of loss. So thankful that Carl embraced eternal values through his life and now all can be comforted that he has finished his course and is at rest
Your friend from afar
Norwood
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Hello Irene,
I will keep this short, but I hope you are aware of the thoughts and prayers being directed your way these days. My memories of you and Karl have all been good ones. I deeply regret that I will not be able to make the service because of other obligations but I hope to watch it live stream. If it’s possible to extend greetings to Martin and Maurice and their families it would be appreciated. With love and care, Scott