Jeannine L. (McIntosh) Baker
Jeannine L. (McIntosh) Baker, 94 of Carmel died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her residence. She formerly lived in Tipton, Culver, Indiana (Lake Maxinkuckee), and Key Biscayne, Florida. She was born in Tipton on November 1, 1928 to Maj. General and Mrs. Jesse E. McIntosh (Vivian E. Leeson). She married James A. Baker on September 6, 1953. The couple enjoyed a wonderful 69 years of marriage, loving, laughing, and raising a family together.
Jeannine was a 1946 graduate of Tipton High School. She also attended Christian College in Columbia, Missouri; now known as Columbia College. Before Jeannine was married she worked at her family’s store, R.L. Leeson & Sons Department Store in Elwood. After she was married she devoted her time to raising her family.
Jeannine was a member of Kemp United Methodist Church, Tri-Kappa, Friday Club, and Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing Euchre, the many years she spent on Lake Maxinkuckee and the time in Florida walking the beaches and dining out. She also served as a docent at Key Biscayne Zoo. Jeannine loved to entertain family and friends at her home.
She is survived by her husband, James; a daughter, Lisa Jeannine (Baker) Liles and husband Charles of Indianapolis; a son, Mark Jay Baker of Carmel; a sister, Rosanelle Pentecost of Jacksonville, Florida; two grandchildren, Charles A. Liles Jr., David A. Liles and wife Mariah. Jeannine was preceded in death by two siblings, Patricia Talley and Lt. Robert L. McIntosh.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Steve Brown presiding. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial donations in honor of Jeannine may be made to support macular degeneration research at BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, Maryland, 20871 or online at https://donate.brightfocus.org/mdr/donate
Aunt Jeannie was my husband, Bob’s, favorite aunt. He’s told me many stories about her and if she was anything like my mother in law, her sister Rosanelle, she must’ve been a character. I’m sure she will be missed by the entire family.
Praying for comfort for her family.
Donna,
Thank you for your kind words and prayers.
With much love,
Lisa and Family
Thank You Donna – your words of kindness are humbling and very much welcomed at this time of change in all of our families hearts❤️🩹. God bless to you & Bob for always being vigilant to our family needs.
With much love💕,
Mark & Jim Baker
Mark Baker is my dear brother and friend. He has been my hero for decades. Because of his love for me and honor for God, Mark has spoken words of kindness and truth to me that has strengthened my marriage and saved my life.
My heart goes out to him and his family today. His mom’s legacy has been passed down to him for him to share with me and the rest of the world.
I pray for blessings of healing for the whole family. Hugs of love to you all, and especially to my brother Mark.
Amen.
I am truly humbled by my Christian Brother and his heart warming condolences for my family & to me personally during these heartfelt moments we are going thru regarding the loss of my mom.
My utmost condolences to Jim Baker and family. I am so saddened by your loss and that I cannot be there to share in your celebration of Jeannine’s life! . What a wonderful lady! Jim and Jeannine were my first employers when I was out of school and deciding what to do with my life. They owned Baker Interiors in Tipton and I
was so blessed to work for such talented artists Boating at the lake in Culver was a splendid time just being around them. Words cannot express the way one’s heart feels but mine is bursting with heartfelt emotion. I have thought of you both so often throughout the years and will continue to do so. We have an Angel among us! God love and keep you Jim !
MaDonna Funke Miller