Obituary: Crescence 'Cres' L. (Donner) Bakker | Obituaries
1937-2021 ⢠Island City Crescence âCresâ L. Bakker, 84, of Island City, died May 10, 2021, at her residence. A memorial service was held May 13 at Grace Community Lutheran Church. Known as Cres, she was born Jan. 16, 1937, in Springfield, Minnesota, to Lester and Josephine Donner. In high school Cres fell in love with Russ Bakker, whom she married on Oct. 2, 1955. Three children soon followed. Russ and Cres raised their kids in Southern California where they devoted their time to serving at Peace Lutheran Church and coaching youth sports. In 1979 they moved to La Grande. Cre...
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