Joslynn Marie Baker, “Carries Her Blanket Woman”, 18, went Home on May 1, 2023 in her mother’s arms, at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She was surrounded by loved ones in prayer.
Joslynn was born in Sidney, MT to Mary and Royce Baker on January 23, 2005. She had one brother, Anthony Baker who went on before her. She attended schools in Missoula, MT and Billings, MT and most recently Skyview High School.
Joslynn was talented in any form of art imaginable. She loved to draw, paint, sing, sculpt, and do make up on anyone who was willing to be her canvas, including her beloved dog, Lily. Joslynn loved the outdoors, whether it was just a backyard or playground or day trip in the woods. She especially loved camping trips with Mark Gillett and her mom, where they would collect petrified wood, identify other rocks and fossils and loved to help build and play in the campfire. She loved being close to nature and was happy to build small fairy houses in the woods for all the fairies.
From a young age Joslynn knew the importance of having a spiritual relationship with God and how it relates to her bigger self and the world. This helped her overcome all obstacles in her life. Joslynn was selfless, generous, and put others before herself even when she was struggling. She was a “mother hen” to her little cousins Cora and Cali, often reminding them it was “time to get ready for bed” or “make sure they’re brushing their teeth.”
Joslynn was particularly proud of her fur baby Clementine, often saying that was her “daughter”, whom she personally raised since 6 weeks old. She had a gift for training animals and knew instinctively how to communicate with them.
Joslynn made the best of every situation and even in the most turbulent times in her life she kept her sense of humor and good nature. While having endured great pain and suffering physically and emotionally, Joslynn was able to find greater beauty and happiness in places that most wouldn’t see.
She is fondly remembered by her doctors, nurses and friends for her politeness and fighting spirit. Never one to give up or back down, knowing the odds were against her. Because of this, she has encouraged many people in their own battles and given inspiration to many whom she had never met.
While on her spiritual journey in this life, she was given the name of Quawaya, meaning the “mighty” or strong”, by an Islamic leader in the community.
Joslynn was preceded in death by her father Royce Anthony Baker, her brother Anthony Royce Baker, grandparents: Roger Strauser, Vicky Spotted Bull Azure, Judy Greufe Brown, Tommy Baker, Byron Bauer, Bryon Bauer, Thomas Bauer, Ronald Bauer, Cora Bighorn, William (Junior) Strauser, Glen Strauser, Eric Red Bull, Connie Young, Great Grandparents: Alona Bighorn, Ray K. Eder, William Dean Strauser, Margaret Hamilton, Harold Greufe, Aunts: Leah Strauser, Sherry Jean Baker, Uncles: Eric Craft, Joray Four Bear, Special Uncle Dave Evans, Cousins: Marques Strauser and Logan Strauser, her pastor Kenny Azure of Blue Sky Ministries.
Joslynn is survived by her mother Mary Lynn (Strauser) Baker “Bird Calls Her Name”, Grandmas Monica LaRoque, Brenda Bauer, Irene Bighorn, Kathy Eder, Anna Eder, Rosella Wilson, Rayola Eder, Karen Browning, Sheryl Berger, Shelly Sears, Suzanne Smith, Feryl Greufe, Ernestine Ireland, Grandpas Bruce Bauer, George Eder, Karl Eder, Cary Eder, Marty Strauser, Jeff Strauser, Ross Strauser. Aunts: Lisa Strauser, Michelle Harada, Uncles: Terrance Adams, Jeff Harada, Cousins: Dakota Robinson, Jaki Harada, Lance Sampson, Cora Adams, Cali Adams. Special friends: Lily Hall, Ansha Suratt, Daisy Cooper, Neveah Montclair, Sabrina Al-Quidsi, Bryce Allard, Mark Gillette. Extended families, Feather Earring, Owns Pipe, Archdale, Red Thunder, Chiefs Black Duck, Iron Ring, Falcons, Lambert, Summers, Shields, Two Bull, Steele, Eder, Yellow Owl, Bighorn and Bauer. We apologize if we forgot anyone as our extended family is large.
A wake will be held on Friday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 20th at 10:00 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Poplar City Cemetery.