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It was always special to see Bailey watching her Dad coach his wrestlers. She was and continues to be inspiring in her fight for life ever after.
Tom Schmidt
July 14, 2025 | Friend
Anchorage, Alaska
1995 - 2014 (Age 18)
Anchorage resident, Bailey Ruth Gillis, 18, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, July 14, 2014. A Celebration of Bailey's Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Anchorage Lutheran Church, 15th & N Street in Anchorage with a reception to follow. Bailey was born...
Read MoreIt was always special to see Bailey watching her Dad coach his wrestlers. She was and continues to be inspiring in her fight for life ever after.
Tom Schmidt
July 14, 2025 | Friend
She continues to be a reminder of love in the world.
Thomas Schmidt
July 11, 2024 | Friend
Karen, I recently heard of Bailey's passing and want to express my heartfelt sympathies to you, Vern, Reagan and Jordan. I remember reading stellaluna to Bailey when she was younger and watching Bailey enjoy the bat puppet I used to make the actions from the book. Although we haven't been in touch for awhile, I still think of you often. You, Bailey and your family will always hold a special place in my heart.
Karen Dunmall
August 27, 2014 | Winnipeg, MB
Vern, Karen and family...I was so saddened to hear of Baileys passing when I was at Dimond High today. I was in Oregon most of July and had no idea this happened..I reflect on the days of visiting Cael in his classroom at Dimond where he was Baileys classmate the past several years. Cael and l will surely miss her angelic sweet face this year and always. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers...
Maureen and Cael Forceskie
August 14, 2014 | Anchorage, AK
Vern and Karen I am so sorry for your loss I remember bailey coming to the wrestling room and mates and vern playing with her and talking to bailey with my mom Darla I love you guys and will pray for you all anyone who got to meet bailey was touched in their hearts God bless
shawn king
July 26, 2014 | Anchorage, AK
Keren, Your family are in our prayers. G-d be with you all.
jonz dyazuk
July 22, 2014 | Aleknagik, AK
Dear Vern and Karen! I was very sad to hear of Bailey's death but I also smiled at the thought of her flying high and free as the air and smiling down on you all, her beloved family!!! It has been many years since we connected during my visits to Anchorage but I remember you all and Bailey well!!! I remember how you all treated her as a regular kid, throwing her high and loving her laughter of delight! I remember our brainstorming food and communication ideas and you all's practical and...
Gay Lloyd Pinder
July 20, 2014 | Seattle, WA
Dear Karen, I was so sorry to hear about Bailey's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Vern and Reagan.
Helen Thomas
July 20, 2014 | Anchorage, AK
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anna & Megan Petersen
July 20, 2014 | Anchorage, AK