Tanya Baker Pratt
1965 ~ 2008
Tanya Rae Baker Pratt passed away on March 5th 2008 at her home in South Jordan, from complications related to Huntington's Disease (HD).Tanya lived with HD for over a decade and was cared for by her loving husband of 20 years, Brian, and their girls, Morgan and Madison - and also by her dedicated assistant Jenn MacPherson and her daughter Christine.
Tanya was born to Pat Marshall Orrock and Sherry Lynn Pack Baker on January 19th 1965 in Washington DC. Tanya was raised in California and Utah. She graduated from Skyline High School, Class of 1983, where she served as Student Body Historian. On June 22nd, 1987, Tanya married her "Sweaty" in the Salt Lake Temple. In 1988 she graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Tanya enjoyed her work as an elementary school teacher in Orange Cove CA, and Viewmont Elementary School in Murray UT.
In addition to her beloved husband and daughters, Tanya is survived by her parents, Bill and Sherry Baker, and by her siblings Marshall, Nathan, Charity, Brad and Ryan, and her grandmother Murval Mae Pack Young. Tanya was preceded in death by her biological father Pat Orrock, and her "Papa" Elden Pack.
On Friday, March 7th an evening viewing will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary at 1950 E. 10600 S., Sandy UT. Following the viewing, from 8-10 p.m., family and friends are invited to participate in an "open mic" Life Celebration to share favorite memories of Tanya.
On Saturday, March 8th from 10-11:30 a.m., a Viewing will be held at Glenmoor Stake Center at 4147 W. Skye Dr. (9800 S.) in South Jordan. Funeral proceedings will begin at 12 noon. Interment in Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
HD is a devastating, degenerative brain disorder for which there is, at present, no effective treatment or cure. HD slowly diminishes the affected individual's ability to walk, think, talk and reason. HD profoundly affects the lives of entire families.
In the face of this brutal disease, Tanya loved life and endured valiantly to the end. Her greatest joy was found in spending time with Morgan, Madison, and Brian.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Huntington's Disease Society of America can be made in Tanya's name at www.hdsa.org