Rondalee passed away at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Missoula, MT, with her son and mother holding her hands. She suffered a severe stroke in December and never recovered. Rondalee was born to Colleen (Coles) Baker and Ronald Baker.
Rondalee attended local schools and was a side guard with the West Junior High Drill Team. She graduated from Butte High in 1988, then attended Montana Tech, and graduated from Votech with honors. She worked as an accountant. Rondalee had a bubbly personality; she would light up a room. She loved throwing parties, she was always fashionable, and her favorite holiday was Halloween, so she could dress up. If you became her friend, it was for life! She enjoyed trips with her friends and trips with Camaron to Disneyland and Disney World. She also took Camaron to sporting events to see the Colorado Rocky’s, Utah Jazz, LA Lakers and Pittsburgh Steelers. They were also number 1 fans of Bon Jovi and attended his concerts.
She was proceeded in death by her father, Ronald Baker; grandparents, Mary and Thomas Coles, Mae and Edward Baker; great grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is survived by her son, Camaron T. Baker (the sunshine of her life); mother, Colleen Baker; Aunts, Thomasine (Jack) Baclay, of Colorado, Darlene (Chuck) Bolton, of Idaho; Uncle, Jack (Patty) Baker, of Butte; and numerous cousins.
A special thanks to Rondalee’s close friends for their help in this trying time: Scott Mitchell, Tammy Fisk, Theresa Doty, Basil and Steve Winjum. Thanks to Dana Johnson (friends since first grade) for her daily phone calls from Chicago.
A celebration of Rondalee’s Life will be in the summer!
Rondalee, you were the greatest mother and daughter. Life will be very hard without you! Rondalee’s memory will forever endure in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her.
No services are planned at this time.
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Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Rondalee and her family.
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ida reighard says
This is a sad loss. Rondalee was sweet and fun. She worked hard. She sure loved Cameron. I am sorry to hear this news.
Cory pettersen says
I am really sorry George she was so nice and loving if you need anything let me know ok
Terri Boyle says
Beautiful tribute to an amazing person. We were all so fortunate to have Rondalee in our lives. Cam, you were the light that kept her going all these years, she loved you with her entire being. She will be deeply missed by everyone.
Heather Casagrande says
My love and prayers to her family . God. Bless
Jackie Walsh says
I have know Rhonda Lee back min the days of John David and the “crew”😍we had the best times of our lives and I will forever cherish her presence 💕Her love for Cameron was beyond measured’! She was so kind hearted and always saw the best in each and everyone she confronted💕May she shine through to her family and all her friends that so loved to be around her💕To Cameron: please lead with all of your moms advice and be the nicest person to anyone you meet; cuz that was your mother and I know she always wanted the best for because she was that person. God rest her soul and lay in piece💕Because you deserve it until eternity 🙏🙏🙏Safe travels my
friend 😇🥲🙏