AliceJean W. Baker

Baker, AliceJean W., 81, born July 15, 1944, in Clinton, M.A., died August 18, 2025, in Lincoln, N.E.

AliceJean spent her early years in Massachusetts before relocating to the Washington, D.C./Maryland area at age 12. She attended Tacoma Academy in Maryland, Fletcher Academy in North Carolina, and Forest Lake Academy in Florida. She married Leonard James Hernoud in 1962, and together they welcomed three children.

In 1965, the family moved to Takoma Park, M.D., where Leonard began working for the General Conference Press. After several years, they relocated to Lincoln, N.E., in 1973. There, AliceJean worked at Harris Pine Mills before beginning a 41-year career with Christian Record Services, contributing across multiple departments while earning degrees in human resources and business.

She was active in church life and community service, serving in Pathfinder leadership, as a Sabbath school teacher, deaconess, and volunteer with the Red Cross. She also supported social outreach efforts and provided comfort during crises.

AliceJean later married Dale L. Nelson, adopting his two daughters. After their marriage ended, she remarried in 2006 to Robin Baker, with whom she blended a family of nine children. She cared for Robin until his passing and later reunited and remarried Dale, while retaining the Baker surname.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mae and Kenneth Wendell; her sister, Pat Clements; and her husband, Robin Baker. Survivors include her husband, Dale Nelson; her sister, Nancy Whitsett; daughters, Melanie Hernoud, April Cooper, Shelly Lafreniere, and Teri Nelson; son, Leonard Hernoud II; stepchildren, Gayla Baker, Becky Renee, Debbie Johnston, and Joe Baker; grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and one great-grandchild.

AliceJean's life was marked by resilience, service, and devotion to her faith and family.