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Lee Israel Baker

Profile Updated: June 6, 2022
Residing In:
San Diego, CA USA
Spouse/Partner:
Gene (Bake)
Occupation:
Sportscard Shop (e-bay shipping /shop personality) As of Jan. 2022 ALMOST retired...working 1 day/wk
Children:
None
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Graduated "most all American"...went to Long Beach State for a few years then decide to become a "hippie" ( a bit of an image change). Moved to Bellingham, WA. (and surrounding area) and spent 22 yrs. as a Veterinary Tech. After 2 husbands and numerous adventures....wised up and moved to San Diego to be with family. Career change to the dental field (periodontics) and medical assistant to numerous doctors . For my 40th B-day sister and brother-in-law gave me the opportunity to go to massage school. Became a massage therapist for the next 15 yrs. Great run until my body gave out on me. Married for the 3rd and LAST time to Bake....as of now we have been married 21 yrs. and can still make each other laugh! WE own a sportscard shop (dying hobby) with our partner and good friend. Have a retail shop in S.D. and do over 1/2 our business on e-bay. I am the "mama bear" at the shop...taking care of the guys, baking cookies and making it a fun place to hang out, and do most of the shipping for e-bay. With economy, not sure how much longer we'll have the shop, but we'll continue with e-bay.

My siblings and parents are all down here now and we continue to have a GREAT family (extended as it is) and plan to enjoy each other for as long as possible.

The last several years have been challenging with health issues (joints seen to be giving out one at a time), but I have a wonderful support group with family and friends and it really helps to be stubborn and have good doctors!! After always being the one taking care of others, it was tough letting other take care of me. I am NOT a patient patient! All is GOOD and I should be dancing at the reunion and giving lots of hugs!!

Live a pretty quiet life now and enjoy my husband, flowers, baking, friends, cat and being able to move (like a lot of you, with the help of drugs...the legal kind). Love hearing about all my classmates and hope to see most of you at the reunion. Glad I knew some of you, wish I had gotten to know more of you! THANKS!

Do you want to NEVER hear from a Paly Reunion again?

No

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Posted on: Dec 06, 2022 at 10:53 AM

Hi everyone, so sorry it has been SO LONG since I have participated. I always have such good intentions, but then every time I read the messages to catch up, I get OVERWHELMED and don't know where to start. So, I am just going to jump into the "pool". My heart aches for Greg and his medical condition. I can't begin to express how much I admire his courage and strength.......I KNOW how hard it is to keep a positive attitude and keep fighting each and every minute of every day. Every time I start to post my "updates", I feel so silly complaining when others are so much worse off than I am. BUT, here goes. I am 24hrs away from my 4th back surgery. They have all been successful, mostly due to an AMAZING team of specialists. Along with the back surgeries, I have had numerous joints replaced over the years. Gues all those years of baton twirling (plus) finally caught up to me! I am NOT looking forward to this surgery as "they" keep referring to this one as a "major commitment".......if I had a choice it would be different. TIME to get out of this pain and move on! Temporary inconvenience, permanent fix! One step at a time! Now that I have whined, I just want to thank everyone for their positive thoughts and prayers......I WILL be fine....just have to be a patient patient.

Other than the surgery, my life is GREAT! I have a loving supportive husband and family that wraps me in LOVE. I have a wonderful house (all 1 level), big/fun yard full of flowers and plants, and 8 cats (7 outdoor/feral) and 1 indoor, ALL extremely spoiled! I live in San Diego with lovely neighbors and outstanding weather. I have a job I work 1 day a week (mostly) in sports. So, as you can see, I really have nothing to complain about!

THANKS to all of you that keep this site going, and a BIG HUG to each and every one of you!!! THANKS for listening. Peace out, LEE

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May 28, 2022 at 7:19 PM

Ashley, thank you for the update....I am beyond sad to know that the world has lost a truly bright star. I will continue to hold her in my heart and cherish the chats that we had in our adult life.....we had a lot in common. My love to you and the family that she loved so much! HUGS, Lee Baker

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Posted on: Dec 02, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Roger........We are ALL here for you and the family. It is just so weird to not see your daily post. We ALL weep with you today and for always. Please excuse the grammar....hard to see through the tears. HUGS, Lee

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Sep 16, 2019 at 7:42 AM

Happy B-day to a wonderful special woman...thanks for your friendship! Much love , Lee

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Posted on: Aug 18, 2019 at 8:54 PM

Hey sweet lady....Hope you had a fantastic B-day....I felt your presence while I was celebrating!! Hope to connect with you soon and really get to know each other. Your "B-day sister" LEE

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Posted on: May 31, 2019 at 8:23 AM

Roger....can't believe I missed your B-day....sending a belated HUG and intend to deliver it in person in Aug.......SO excited to see everyone....hope nametags will be available!

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Posted on: May 31, 2019 at 8:18 AM

HAppy B-day Chessa, hope today and EVERYDAY are special for you....party on Chessa! Looking forward to seeing you at the reunion and making a connection!

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Mar 19, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Hi Linda, not sure if you remember me....we have a birthday on the same day! Welcome to the Site...LOTS OF FUN! Would love to catch up with you....where has the time gone?!?

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