Keith Bakker, age 73, of Bellingham, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, after an eight-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Keith was born May 21, 1945, in Sumas to Charles and Hilda (VanDyken) Bakker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Susan; daughters Amy (Mike) Lathrop and Kary (Rob) Smith; grandchildren Gregory (fiancé Katie) and Garrett Lathrop; brother Bruce (Barbara) Bakker; aunt Jennie Bakker; sisters-in-law Margie Bakker and Vicky (Ken) Visser; brothers-in-law Steve (Linda) Dodd, Phil (Carroll) Dodd, Stan (Christine) Dodd; and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, their families, and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hilda Bakker; stepmothers Lena Bakker and Janette Bakker; brothers Dale, Darryl and (Charles) Duane; sister Cheryl; father- and mother-in-law Wally and Julie Dodd; granddaughter Anna Grace Hulsebus; and great friend Dan Smith.
A celebration of Keith’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, in the Laurel Church, 162 W. Laurel Rd., with Pastor Bob Cameron officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Laurel Church, 162 W. Laurel Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226.
Please share your thoughts and memories of Keith online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.
