Sara Ann Baker

Sara Ann Baker (Van Vuren), age 60, of Centerville, IA, formerly of Grand Island, NE, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Sara was born on July 4, 1963, in Grand Island, NE, to Edward Van Vuren and Sharon (Lewton) Trampe. She was raised by Ronald and Sharon Trampe and graduated from Grand Island Sr. High in 1982. Sara then attended Wayne State College, graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Sara was blessed with 2 sons, Cameron and Caleb. Sara began her career in the Human Services field at the Department of Health and Human Services in Nebraska, before moving to Iowa in 2000 and working for the Iowa Department of Human Services. She held various positions including social worker, adoption worker, CPW (Child Protective Worker) and most recently, supervisor. Throughout her career, she devoted her time to many different projects, such as being Supervisor for Family Treatment Court, Parent-Partner Liaison, and working with the Protect and Connect Team as well as the Equity Team. Sara had a very strong work ethic. She was very kind, compassionate and generous and dedicated her life to helping others. Sara enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. She also enjoyed playing Pitch and Cribbage with her family. Sara loved to spend time visiting with her friends and family. Sara’s true joy in life was being a devoted mother to Cameron and Caleb. She never missed an event of theirs, no matter how far she had to travel to get there. She was a very proud grandmother, loving daughter, caring sister, and loyal friend who will be missed by many. Sara is survived by 2 sons, Cameron Baker and Caleb (Katie) Baker; 2 grandchildren, Rory and Reese Baker; a sister, Cindy (Mark) Dardis; and 2 brothers, Brett Van Vuren and Travis Trampe. Sara is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, good friends, and her work family. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Edward VanVuren and Ronald and Sharon Trampe; a sister, Kristi Van Vuren; an aunt, Velma (Sam) Highley; and an uncle, David Brabander. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Albia Golf, 300 N Country Club Rd., Albia, IA 52531. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery in Grand Island, NE. An open memorial has been established to be determined at a later date.

Sara Ann Baker

July 4, 1963 - November 14, 2023