Vivian Wilheina Baker, nee McGlasson, passed away at her home in Cherryville on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the age of 92. She was born November 3, 1918 in St. Louis County, MO to Oscar McGlasson and Ruth Potter McGlasson. On February 6, 1937, in Alton, IL, she was united in marriage to John Baker II who preceded her in death on January 16, 1998. Vivian attended the Cherryville Baptist Church. She and her husband, John, enjoyed square dancing in earlier years. In her spare time she was a writer for a column in the Steelville Newspaper. She is survived by her only son John Baker III and wife Mary Lou of Otterville, IL; two grandchildren, John Baker IV, Tammy Sue Powell and husband Rick; two great-grandchildren, Nick and Josh Powell; sisters-in-law, Hazel McGlasson of Lawson, MO and Sally McGlasson of San Diego, CA; and brother-in-law, John Warner of Rolla, MO; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Baker II, five brothers, Oscar McGlasson, Anson McGlasson, Bruce McGlasson and wife Norene, Dale and Jim McGlasson; and sister Georgia Warner. Visitation was on Thursday, December 9, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special music of "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace" was played. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. in the Fieldon Cemetery at Fieldon, IL. Honored to be casket bearers were John Baker III, John Baker IV, Phil Carter and Rick Powell. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.