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Jack Baysinger Obituary

Jack Lawrence Baysinger March 20, 1923 – March 27, 2011 Jack Lawrence Baysinger, age 88, of Grand Junction, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2011, following a heart attack. Jack was born March 20, 1923, in Clifford, Colorado, to Charles and Retta May Baysinger. He married Dorothy Martin on December 11, 1943 before he was shipped overseas with the Army Corp of Engineers. His military service took him to Burma, China and India. When he was discharged he returned to Grand Junction where he and Dorothy made their home and raised a son and daughter. Dorothy passed away March 11, 1973. Jack married Evelyn Lea Phillips on May 14, 1977 and gained three grown sons. They enjoyed golfing in all 50 states and traveling to Alaska every summer to enjoy time with family. Jack loved King Salmon fishing and had the pictures to prove it. The grandchildren and great grandchildren were their pride and joy and continued to be a source of comfort after Evelyn passed way in 2009. Jack worked for the Mesa County Road Department and retired in 1993 after 46 years of service. Jack is survived by his son, Gary Pat (Jeane) Baysinger, Grand Junction, Colorado and daughter, Judy (Keith) Phillips, Kenai, Alaska; three stepsons, Keith (Judy) Phillips, Kenai, Alaska; Larry Phillips (Kathy Motes), Golden, Colorado; Gary (Cheryl) Phillips, Delta, Colorado; grandchildren, Blake (Jewel) McClellan, Grand Junction, Colorado; Kristi Schallmo (Jeff Kolodejchuk), Dickinson, North Dakota; Andrea McClellan, Anchorage, Alaska; Michael (Tammy) Baysinger, Grand Junction, Colorado; Stacy (Dustin) Wilkens, Grand Junction, Colorado; Michelle Phillips, Kailua, Hawaii; Becky (Justin) Birr, Rifle, Colorado; Brooke (Tim) Jeschke, Grand Junction, Colorado; Maggie and Sam Phillips, Golden, Colorado; great grandchildren, Tyler and Megan McClellan, Grand Junction, Colorado; Haley Schallmo, Dickinson, North Dakota; Kara and Alexis Baysinger, Grand Junction, Colorado; Trey and Teagan Wilkins, Grand Junction, Colorado; Savanna Birr, Rifle, Colorado, and Hunter and Chayse Jeschke, Grand Junction, Colorado. He is also survived by two sisters, Ruth Shetler, Rifle, Colorado and Ruby Wycoff, Grand Junction, Colorado. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, good friends, his golfing buddies and caring neighbors, Glen and Shirley Ewing. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 2 at Monument Baptist Church, 486 - 23 Road, Grand Junction, Colorado. Pastor Ray Shirley will be officiating. Arrangements by Martin Mortuary. No visitation or grave side services. The family would like to thank the members of Monument Baptist Church, neighbors, friends, and the caregivers at the Hospice Palliative Care Facility for their kindness and caring during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, Colorado 81506.

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Published by The Daily Sentinel on Mar. 30, 2011.

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Kathy Heaton

April 2, 2011

Jack has always been a Godly example to me. He had a smile for everyone and hugs, too! And he never complained. We will miss him.
My prayers go out to all of you for God's peace and comfort. God is good!

Shona Highfill

April 2, 2011

Our deepest sympathy for all the family.
Death does not stand at the end of life, it is all through it. It is the fear of losing, the knowledge of losing that makes love tender. So may you remember all those little moments of love throughout your lives and find comfort in those. Love Shona (Baysinger)

Margie Williams

April 1, 2011

Uncle Jack was the kindest hearted man I will ever know. I miss them both dearly. Love you all

Raneea Berndt

March 30, 2011

Gary & Judy - our prayers and sympathy are with you. Please know you are in our thoughts.

Raneea & Mitch

March 30, 2011

Jack, aka Pops, you become a great part of our life thru your son and grandchildren. We have such fond memories of you, especially our visit there in 2009. We will treasure these moments always. Gary, Jeane, Mike , Tammy and all the family, we love you and will keep you in our prayers.
Jim & Kathy Roberts

Lindell (Lindy) and Beth Whitney

March 30, 2011

Our sympathies to Gary, Judy, the Phillips and their extended families. Growing up in the ‘60s in Grand Junction, we lived across the alley from Jack, Dorothy and the family. (The Baysingers lived on Mesa Avenue, and we were on Hall Avenue.) I remember that Judy babysat for us a couple of times. After Dorothy passed, Jack moved out of the Mesa Avenue house and we lost track of the family. Again, we extend our condolences.

Pat & Ken Shetler

March 29, 2011

Gary & Judy
Our thoughts are with you and we hope if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.

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