Ardice Marie Bailor

Keith and Ardie Bailor came into my life in 1960. Keith was my Young Life leader at Ramona High School. I became a Christian on August 22, 1960 at Frontier Ranch in Buena Vista, Colorado. My twin brother accepted Jesus in our senior year at Ramona. We both worked on the work crew in Malibu, Canada the summer of 1961.We were campers for one week and were on the work crew for 5 weeks. Keith and Ardie Bailor changed the direction of both of our lives as we and started our life long journey with...

Ardie Bailor was a simply wonderful, gracious, and inspiring woman. I served on the Riverside U.S.D. Board with her for nine years. During that time, she was always kind, understood that students were our first priority, and worked diligently to provide all students with the best educational resources available to us. I will never forget her bright smile, her compassion, or her devotion to her family and friends.

My favorite high school teacher passed earlier this year, I just learned. She once told me that I was destined to write books someday, or do something in the writing realm. She told me I had a brilliant mind and was the only adult in my life to encourage me and give me confidence in my abilities. She could silence a noisy classroom full of teenagers just by standing silent, with a slight look of disappointment across her usual beaming, naturally joyful face. Rest in peace Mrs.Bailor, you have...

I am saddened to find out Mrs. Bailor is no longer with us. I owe my graduating (1994) to her. With out her guidance and support during my junior/senior year, I never would have graduated. I was on the verge of quitting all together. I am sad that I will never get a chance to tell her thank you for all she did for me. My sincerest thoughts, and prayers are being sent for her family & friends. She truly was a wonderful and loving lady. You will forever be missed, but never be forgotten.

I did not know Ardie well but she influenced family members in the most eternal ways as she prayed for my nephew, Wayne Wilson, as he was on a mission trip to So America some years ago. She loved and was good friends of Chuck and Jeanie Smith in the Young Life ministry. I had heard of her amazing grace in this life as she met and influenced people to live more like Christas she did! We need more Ardies in this world. Blessings to her family as they transition this life without her...

Ardie was so wonderful to our family. I taught Sunday School with her at Magnolia Pres, and saw each other at various youth events. She was always interested in what our boys were doing and delighted to see them. We will miss her quiet love and support. Sending our love and deepest condolences to her family. They have a beautiful Angel looking down on them.

I had the pleasure of meeting Ardie at the Emerson garden 8 years ago, after receiving a REEF grant. I wasn't expecting anyone there, as I had brought my North students with disabilities out there to work on the garden. Because she was a REEF board member, she had found out about our grant. Ardie had surprisingly shown up just to support us, and tell us what great things we were doing for the kids! She was always extremely encouraging and 100% about the kids! The world is a better place...

A beautiful legacy