The Times-Union Obituary I wanted to run...

This obit is a little different than the one that ran in the paper....cut some to save on the cost...

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Jennifer Knapper Baker

Jennifer Knapper Baker, 28, died from complications from a 7-month battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) on August 10, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She lived in Arlington, VA.

Jennifer was born February 12, 1978 in Kalamazoo, MI to Robert K. and Janice K. Knapper. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Allegheny College in 2000 and with a Master of Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education from the University of Florida in 2003. As a student, she worked as a Resident Advisor and Resident Director at Allegheny College and as a Graduate Hall Director at the University of Florida.

Jennifer was united in marriage to Jeremy J. Baker on June 21, 2003 at Atlantic Beach, FL. After returning from her honeymoon, Jennifer worked as an Area Coordinator at The University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL from 2003 to 2005. While living in Jacksonville, Jennifer loved making weekend trips out to the beach. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, as well as going to Suns and Barracudas games, and following her beloved Florida Gators. Since June 2005, Jennifer served as the Assistant Director of Residence Life and Judicial Affairs Manager at Marymount University in Arlington, VA.

Jennifer belonged to numerous professional organizations within the higher education field, including SEAHO, ACUHO-I, NASPA, and ACPA.

Jennifer is preceded in death by her father, Robert K. Knapper. Jennifer is survived by her husband of 3 years, Jeremy J. Baker of Arlington, VA; her mother Janice K. Knapper of Kalamazoo, MI; her sister Marie A. Knapper of Kalamazoo, MI; and a long list of extended family and friends across the country.

A memorial service for Jennifer will be held on Saturday, September 9 at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5752 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32244. The family requests that donations made in Jen’s memory be forwarded to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
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