Bruce C. Baird Obituary (1940 - 2005)

Bruce C. Baird "Gone Golfin" OGDEN - Bruce C. Baird, 64, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005 at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City from a sudden illness. A father "who taught me all I needed to know about faith and hard work by the simple eloquence of his example". Mario Cuomo. He was born August 8, 1940 in Ogden to Clarence W. and Alice Mortenson Baird. He married Joan Waggoner on November 8, 1963 in Pacific Grove, California. They divorced in 2004, but remained good friends. Bruce spent his youth in Ogden and later moved to the Marriott area. He graduated from Ogden High in 1958 and he attended Weber College. He loved playing baseball and he earned his letters in the sport, but a knee injury dashed his hopes of a professional career. He played little league and junior league baseball. He was a member of the LDS Church. Bruce loved all sports, especially watching the Utah Jazz and football. He enjoyed camping, his cars and cooking, but his biggest hobby was his grandkids and golf competed for his time. Surviving are his ex-wife and good friend, Joan of Clearfield; one son and three daughters, Brett Bruce (Londalee) Baird, Plain City; Kelly (Danny) Price, West Haven; Chera Baird (fiancAC. Mike Ballingham), Clearfield; Alisa (Rhett) Rivera, Ogden; and seven grandchildren, Sydney, Cody, Miranda, Chelsee, Breanna, Brooklyn, and Charlotte. Also surviving are his special brother-in-law, Ren (Jean) Richins; one sister, Karen Baird, Ogden; one sister-in-law, LuJeanne Peters, Clinton; his mother-in-law, Opal Waggoner; sister and brothers-in-law, Joyce (Joe) Pickett, LeRoy (Joy) Waggoner, Fred (Dee) Waggoner, Robert (Kathy) Waggoner; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Monte Brown, Ron Bradshaw, Jerry Wilson, Tom Dalton; and his golfing buddies, Ernie, Dave, Boyd, Steve, Bruce, Kamran and many others. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert and Keith Peters; niece Kris Peters; and his father-in-law Roy Waggoner. A father who ruled with a stern hand, but who could be considered one of our biggest fans. He may have not had the words to express, but showed we were never loved any less. A person who will be greatly missed, but one we would have liked to have given another kiss. We love you dad. Love, Kelly. Special thanks from the family to Dr. Robert P. Hansen, Dr. Kraiss, and the special nurses that attended to Bruce's needs. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to the Red Cross for St. George Flood Relief (especially for the rebuilding of the golf courses). VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 23, 2005 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 24, 2005 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 January 24, 2005