Joyce Baker:  

Life I entered nurses training at Mercy Hospital in Nampa (now Mercy Medical Center) directly out of NHS. I married Mel from Kirkland, WA in 1969. He was serving in the US Navy at the time. We were able to remain state side for nearly 2 yrs.. Our 1st daughter, Vonnie, was born during that time. When Mel was shipped to Nam on an Aircraft Carrier I returned to Nampa with Vonnie. Mel finished his 4 yrs. of active duty in 1972 and return to Nampa to farm with my father. Our 2nd daughter, Ruth, was born in Nampa in 1973. Later I returned to work at Mercy Medical Center then worked for R.C. Olding MD OBGYN for 3 yrs. then returned to Mercy. My father died unexpectedly in 1983. In 1984 I decided to stayed home to help on the farm and raise the girls. They both attended and graduated from Kuna Schools where they were very involved in sports and leadership. While the girls were in HS I got involved with the Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center in Nampa was assistant director for 2 yrs. and director for nearly 8 yrs. Vonnie graduated from NNC in 1993 and married a Melba native, Rod, the same summer. They both taught and coached in Melba while starting their family. They have given...Expand for more