Jane E. Baier

July 5, 1935 – Feb. 1, 2019

Homer resident, Ms. Jane E. Baier, 83, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at Kachemak Assisted Living in Homer.

No services will be held.

Jane was born July 5, 1935 to Donald and Ethel (Linklater) Franklin in Multnomah, Oregon. She moved to Alaska in the early 1950s, living in Homer. Jane was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Jane served as a senior companion for 10 years with South Peninsula Hospital. She loved cats, was an avid knitter and made hooked rugs.

The family wrote, “Jane came to Homer in the late 1960s and worked for Homer Electric Association in the office. She met and married Karl Baier while working. After they married, she quit HEA and helped Karl with the Homestead Tavern out East End Road. Jane was active in her Auxiliary groups and volunteered in the community. She was always looking after those that needed help. She cared for her mother-in-law Hilda, her husband Karl Baier, and her sister-in-law Francis until their deaths.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald W. and Ethel (Linklater) Franklin; brother, Don Franklin and husband Karl Baier.

Jane and Karl will be scattered together overlooking Kachemak Bay.

Arrangements made by Homer Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Please visit or sign her online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.