July 1, 1953 – May 17, 2012

Jill (Cooper) Baker

Jill Cooper was born on July 1st, 1953 to Allan and Betty Cooper. The second of five children, her heart began in less than pristine condition – in that day and age she was called a blue baby.
Over the decades, Jill had a number of corrective heart surgeries. All this lent towards a lady of compassion and grace, as she ministered to others who experienced life’s quirks – bringing to them hope and heaven!
Jill’s open heart surgery at 12 years of age led to total heart block at 17 years of age. This condition required the implant of a pacemaker – something that powered her life until her death.
Not to be stopped by adversity, Jill completed her Grade 13 in Ontario in 1972 and headed to the bald prairies, landing in Regina at Canadian Bible College for studies. In 1973 she met a fellow student, Ron Baker. She graduated college with a Bachelor’s degree in Sacred Music in 1976. The same year she married Ron and moved to Kindersley, Saskatchewan to begin Christian ministry with her new husband.
In 1984 their son Tim was born and adopted into their family. Two years later, in 1986, their daughter Allison was born and also adopted into the family.
Jill served as co-minister with Ron in two pastorates in Saskatchewan – Prince Albert (1994-2005) and Kindersley (1976-80; 2005-2012). She also provided support for Ron in his educational endevours at the University of Alberta (1984-1986) and at Canadian Theological Seminary (1980-1983) – where he later served as Registrar (1986-1994).
Jill was known, among other things, for her excited and quick talking, her musical accomplishment and her love of nutritional cooking! More than once it was remarked that even at 1/2 speed she was twice as fast as those around her.
Jill’s love for Jesus and her obvious love for others were foundational to her daily walk in this world. She was particularly thrilled with the opportunity to enjoy her two grandchildren, Christopher and Hannah.
Jill was predeceased by her father, Allan and is survived by her mother, Betty, sisters Brenda and Laura and brothers Marc and Phil, her husband Ron, children Tim and Allison (married to Scott Opseth – Birch Hills, SK), and grandchildren Christopher and Hannah.

Service Information;

When: Monday, June 4th – 7:00 PM
Where: Prince Albert Alliance Church
2777 6th Avenue West

• Date : 2012-05-17 06:00:00
• Location : Kindersley, Saskatchewan