Joann is the 3rd child of Joseph and Frances Caruso. she graduated from Redondo Union School in 1953 and married Paul Baker (Bud)Sr. August 29,1954 (though seperated they have never divorced}. They have 6 children: Paul Leonard Sr., Sandra Jo, Patricia Lynn, Donna Jean (deceased 6/12/64), Lori Ann and Teri Renee

JoAnn and sister Dorothy love going to Big Bear, they always rent a cabin and liked watching and feeding the squirrels, birds and doing all kinds of crafts together. JoAnn and Dorothy are very close and enjoy spending time together, Big Bear and Las Vegas are their favorite places to go.

Having a large family JoAnn enjoys spending time watching her grandchildren play sports, especially softball.

She works as a receptionist and does accounts payable for a printing equipment manufacturing company.