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Obituary : Jacqueline Baatz |
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 Jacqueline Schuldes Baatz
Resident of Los Altos
Music teacher,
died peacefully surrounded by family at her Los Altos home on July 15 from a
stroke following open heart surgery. Jackie was born in Hammond, Indiana in 1920
to Alfred and Mae Schuldes. She attended Hammond public schools and developed
her love for music and golf at an early age. In high school she won first place
in the state music competition and when she wasn't practicing she earned money
playing golf. Jackie attended Depauw University on the President's music
scholarship, graduating in 1942. Although there were no intercollegiate sports
for women at that time, she played every intramural sport offered. Her first job
was as music supervisor for the Hammond K-8 schools. She also worked in
operations, crew scheduling and meteorology at United Air Lines in Chicago,
where she met her husband, Bill Baatz. They wed in 1944 and were married for 65
years. Jackie and Bill shared wonderful times together on the golf course, at
the bridge table and traveling the world.
Music was always a big part of
their lives. Jackie continued to pass on her love of music to young people until
2 months before her death. While Jackie and Bill raised their 2 daughters,
Jackie was active on the PTA, school music boards and the Girl Scouts. After
their move to California Jackie played golf year round and won 5 club
championships at Stanford, and multiple championships at Santa Teresa and Spring
Valley golf courses. She made 5 holes-in-one, including one at Pebble Beach.
Jackie served on the Course Rating Committee for national and state golf
tournaments. She was a faithful member of Christ Episcopal Church and served in
the choir for 30 years. Her family and many friends will remember her energy,
strength, competitive spirit, loyalty, friendliness and positive attitude.
Jackie is survived by her husband Bill, daughters Carol Hooper (Jim) and
Janet Darrow (Larry), her sister Geraldine Kaldem, grandchildren Kent
(Jennifer), Steven (Heidi), Bill, Lyndsey (Matt) and Brian, and her
great-grandchildren, Christian, Brooklyn, and Kensington.
A memorial
service will be held Saturday, August 21 at Christ Episcopal Church in Los Altos
at 11am. Donations in her memory can be made to the Friends of Music fund at her
church or the
American Heart Association .
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