Mert was destined for a military career and no officer ever had a more supportive wife than he. Gwen loved the military life and they served together in many national and international assignments including Germany and Pakistan. Thirty-six years, four children and hundreds of, thousands of miles later, Gwen and Mert retired in Reno.
Gwen's two great passions were her family and giving to the community that she loved. From 1991 until her death, she volunteered at the Assistance League of Reno-Sparks. She served as the president from 1996-1998 and headed up several of their worthy projects during her tenure.
Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marilyn Dietz, and her son Gary Baxter. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Mert Baxter, and children; Brenda Baxter, Greg Baxter and his wife Barbara, and Amy Fruhwirth and her husband, Tim. She also leaves grandchildren; Jillian Fruhwirth Merson, Kelly Fruhwirth, Graham Baxter,and Bill Barkman. She will be missed by her great grandchildren, Jameson Merson, Beckett Baxter, Seven Barkman and Sevannah Barkman.
A memorial service to honor Gwen's full, happy life is pending. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Assistance League of Reno-Sparks, PO Box 7376, Reno 8951 0-7376, or to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Blvd., Suite 105, Irving, TX 75063.
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal on June 10, 2012
Mert was destined for a military career and no officer ever had a more supportive wife than he. Gwen loved the military life and they served together in many national and international assignments including Germany and Pakistan. Thirty-six years, four children and hundreds of, thousands of miles later, Gwen and Mert retired in Reno.
Gwen's two great passions were her family and giving to the community that she loved. From 1991 until her death, she volunteered at the Assistance League of Reno-Sparks. She served as the president from 1996-1998 and headed up several of their worthy projects during her tenure.
Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marilyn Dietz, and her son Gary Baxter. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Mert Baxter, and children; Brenda Baxter, Greg Baxter and his wife Barbara, and Amy Fruhwirth and her husband, Tim. She also leaves grandchildren; Jillian Fruhwirth Merson, Kelly Fruhwirth, Graham Baxter,and Bill Barkman. She will be missed by her great grandchildren, Jameson Merson, Beckett Baxter, Seven Barkman and Sevannah Barkman.
A memorial service to honor Gwen's full, happy life is pending. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Assistance League of Reno-Sparks, PO Box 7376, Reno 8951 0-7376, or to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Blvd., Suite 105, Irving, TX 75063.
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal on June 10, 2012
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