My husband passed on Feb. 11th, 2019. It was very sudden and unexpected. I have Cerebral Palsy which means that I am confined to a power chair. Our daughter did CPR but he did not come back. I could not even fit in the room while he was being worked on because the chair takes too much room. The grief comes in waves; it is like my world stopped. We were married 33 years, and I have known him since 1981, when I was 16. Here is the obituary I wrote:

Barry Albert Baker, (59), died in his sleep due to respiratory failure. People around Bellingham may recall him and his wife driving around Bellingham in their "wheelchair train." Barry had been a Bellingham resident for 11 years. He was born in Arlington, TX, but his family soon moved to Shreveport, LA where he resided until he joined the USMC and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, near Oceanside, where he proudly served our country. He is survived by his loving wife and daughter Katherine (Kathy) and Kristie Baker of Bellingham. He also has lovely 2 sisters, Dona Baker-Robertson and Debbie Baker of Prairieville, LA. Barry has 3 nephews: Michael Robertson of Colorado, Andrew Robertson of Arizona and Nicholas Brooks of Prairieville, LA. He was also proud of his Uncle, Dr. Dudley Baker of Belton, TX and his Aunt, Gail Watkins of Texarkana, TX. Both of his parents, Donald and Erkle Lee Baker preceded him in death. A Celebration of Life will be held at Lake Padden in the Spring when weather permits. His loving heart, one and only sense of humor and pranks will be greatly missed! Any support/advice would be appreciated.