Sylvia Bailes

Sylvia Bailes
Feb. 16, 1934- Nov. 26, 2013
Resident of Moraga
Sylvia Bailes was born on February 16, 1934, to Howard and Mildred Seidell in San Marino, California. She is survived by the love of her life, Don, in a love story that began 60 years ago on a blind date while Sylvia was attending Stephens Women's College in Missouri. She is also survived by her daughters Pam Bailes and Teri Hildebrand (Aaron Fick) and grandchildren, Ben Hildebrand, (Karley Cotrell) Kimberly Amyouny (Beth) and Dianna Hildebrand. Sylvia was a friendly and generous woman. It was not unusual for her to offer you of one of the beautiful scarves she skillfully knitted should you remark that you liked the one she was wearing. She was a vibrant presence in her community, volunteering in many organizations. She was an active member of Linnets for 47 years in support of the Mt. Diablo Therapy Center. While not actively coaching, her contribution and time spent with Don while he coached the Orinda Track Club as well as high school track and field will be long remembered. And while she loved her life, her children and grandchildren, her many close friends in Moraga, the theater, and volunteering, her great passion was traveling the far reaches of the world with Don. Their adventures and the friends they made are amazing and countless.
Sylvia left us on November 26 after a short, fierce battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.
We will miss her love, her quick wit and laughter, and the wisdom she brought to us all. Private family services have been held. A celebration of Sylvia's life will be held in February.