Edith (Ede) Marie Baker age 86 of Lincoln, MT. Passed away December 23, 2025, in Deer Lodge MT. She was born in Forsyth MT, to Raymond and Helen Clark.
Edith married Stuart Baker on December 5th, 1955.She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother most of her life was spent raising her four children and ranching. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and playing the poker machine. She put jigsaw puzzles together and once together decided they looked better in a frame and hung on a wall. She loved being part of the Blackfoot Babes. Edith was a great supporter of Helmville Labor Day Rodeo and loved selling 50/50 tickets there.
Edith is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Helen Clark, husband Stuart Baker, brother Forest Clark, sisters Roberta Pugliano and Linda Ford. Survived by sister Madge Adams. She is survived by her 3 daughters and a son. Cherryl Brenton of Missoula, Tina (Todd) Hoover of Las Cruces New Mexico, Carol Baker of Marceline, MO., Bill (Kristi) Baker of Helmville, MT., and Son-in-law Jim Brenton of Drummond, MT. Grandchildren Mike (Dallas) Brenton, Keri (Marvin) Mero, Sammi Jo (Zane) and Spaulding. Christy (Ben) Guerra, Rob (Nicole) Bowers, Jason (Waynet) Bowers, Lee Bennett, David (Holly) Bennett, Billie Jo Baker (Dave), Kris (Jenn) Baker, and Cody Baker. Great- Grandchildren, Shaylynn Hammond, Jordan Webb, Mathew (Zelia) Guerra, Rebecca (Joe) Rodriguez, Abby Guerra, Adon (Dorothy) Palomo, Robbie Bowers, Cloe Hoover, Carnell Smith, Taylor Bennett (Shay), Heaven Bennett (Neil), Dylan Tucker, and Madison Bennett. Bailey Bennett, Parker Bennet. Nolan Baker, Corrissa Baker, and Marcus Baker. Kenzi Baker, great-great- grandchildren, Amari Guerra, Joshua Rodriguez, Melody Palomo, Oliver Palomo, Lainey Hammond.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Helmville Rodeo Club. P O Box 67 Helmville, Mt.59843
A memorial will be held January 25, 2026, at the Lincoln Community Hall at 12:30.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:30
Sunday January 25, 2026
Lincoln Community Hall
404 Main Street
Lincoln, Montana 59639
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:30
Sunday January 25, 2026
Lincoln Community Hall
404 Main Street
Lincoln, Montana 59639
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Mark & Binnue Christian says
Ede Baker
What a woman! She was such a community player, involved in so much! What a rip, so much fun throughout so many years! She was a go getter until she just could any more! RIP Ede I will miss all our fun times and so much laughter and your crazy stories and jokes!!❤️❤️❤️ Blessed to be yor friend !
Sadie Dart says
From the Dart family; our thoughts & prayers are with the family of Edith Baker. We would like to send our love to her four children as well. Edith was an absolute hoot to be around. We loved the jokes she would tell! Blessings to her in the afterlife. May she rest in eternal peace.
Dan Anderson says
I sorry to here of your lost, My prayers to you and families