Naomi R. Boettcher - Baker

NEWTON - Naomi Ruth (Schmidt) Boettcher - Baker, age 85, passed away January 30, 2017, at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas.  She was born December 7, 1931 in Hillsboro, Kansas, the daughter of Dan S. and Susie (Jost) Schmidt.  In 1950, Naomi was united in marriage to Gene Boettcher, he preceded her in death in November of 1974.  She later would marry John L. Baker, in 1987, he also preceded her in death in October, 2002. She is survived by her stepson Michael Baker and his wife Connie of Wichita, Kansas; a stepdaughter Diana Baker of Bend, Oregon; step-grandchildren: Ryan Seaver and Kelsey Seaver; a sister Joyce Eppstein of Burbank, California; her brothers: Kenneth Schmidt and wife Nancy of Marion, Kansas, and Don Schmidt of Wichita, Kansas; and by her nieces and nephews and their families.  Cremation has taken place.  A Memorial Service to be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Salem United Methodist Church, Newton. Private Inurnment will be in the Marion Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.