Bonita Kay Baker

Bonita Kay Baker, affectionately known as Bonnie, passed away at 63 on Nov. 17, 2024, at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Born on April 21, 1961, in Boston, Mass., to Newton D. and Diane Lee Baker, she spent her formative years in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she developed a fondness for Skyline Chili and Graeter's ice cream.

Bonnie's adventurous spirit shone through her love for cycling, which saw her take a three-week break from her busy schedule to ride across the United States. Her passion for challenges extended to triathlons, where she not only completed an Ironman distance but also qu...