Beverly A. Baker, 85 of Rochester and former waitress of Michaels Restaurant died Friday morning, September 22, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus from complications leading to kidney failure.

Beverly was born on April 9, 1932 in Rochester to Archie and Frances Nelson.  On June 4, 1955 she married Elwin "Sonny" Baker.  The couple moved to the Golden Hill area and raised seven children there.  Mr. Baker died in 1986.

Beverly retired from Michaels Restaurant after 25 years of service.  She had been a resident of Fontaine Towers the last 21 years where she made numerous good friends.  She enjoyed volunteering, camping, RVing, traveling, playing cards, singing and hanging out with friends and all her family.

Survivors include four sons, Tim (Julie Peterson) of Kasson, Terry (Angie) of Arvada, CO, David of Hammond and Tom (Patty) of Rochester; one daughter, Penny (Mike) Bowe of Kasson; two brothers, Ron (Judi) Nelson of Arkansas and Mike (Sandy) Nelson of Rochester; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Her husband Sonny, parents, two sons, one grandson and three sisters preceded her in death.

A Memorial Service at Byron Funeral Home will be held Friday, September 29, 2017 at 4:00pm with Pastor Barbara Swafford officiating.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the Service on Friday.  A private family burial will precede the service at Grandview Memorial Gardens.