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What a great guy! He was our Doctor when our son Lane was born. He had such a wonderful sense of humor. We will not forget his kindness.
MICKEY MIDDENDORF
July 16, 2025 | Work


Bellingham, Washington
Dec 2, 1941 – Jun 24, 2025
Guy Walter Bayless December 2, 1941 - June 24, 2025 Bellingham, Washington - Long-time Bellingham physician, Guy Walter Bayless, M.D., died peacefully June 24, 2025, in Kirkland, Washington, with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 2, 1941, in Waskom, Texas, to Edward Stephens...
Read MoreWhat a great guy! He was our Doctor when our son Lane was born. He had such a wonderful sense of humor. We will not forget his kindness.
MICKEY MIDDENDORF
July 16, 2025 | Work
We loved Walter. His voice-- strong yet soft was distinct. We remember Walter as such an amazing gift for his community and family -- whose life work touched so many with his care and compassion -- and carries on today for future generations. Wonder how many babies he brought into this world ? Gratitude
Neil McDonald
July 12, 2025 | Family
My sincere condolences to the family in memory of such a fine mentor, physician, and true caring gentleman. I worked with Walt at St. Joseph´s Cilsbirth Center from 1978 to his retirement, and had many a joyous and tremulous moments bringing life into this world! He loved his profession and served each woman with grand dignity and skills of the finest caring. Great memories of his twinkle and his enduring confident smile. Thinking of you, of him and know he will be greatly missed but now in...
Kristen D Whitehead
July 09, 2025 | Work
Judy, my heart is heavy with and for you. You will miss him but also find comfort in his peaceful, illness free, home. Accept my condolences.
Kathie Blackburn
July 07, 2025 | Friend
My condolences for his passing. He was a pleasure to work with in Bellingham. Always kind and gentle.
Susan Keates, RN
July 04, 2025 | Work
Dr Bayless deliver my first baby by emergency C section in 1994 as the OB on call. I was 22, single, hopeless and scared. His kind words of hope and compassion will forever be remembered. Hugs and prayers to his family.
Michelle Daniels
July 04, 2025 | Other
Dr Bsyless was my doctor in both of my girls births, in 1979 and 1982. He was so kind, nice and gentle. He delivered both my girls with no incisions. How wonderful of a doctor he was!
Kaye Clevenger
July 02, 2025 | Other
I knew Walter as a neighbor and the husband of my good friend and fellow book club member Judy Bayless. One of my fondest memory of Walter was when he agreed to attend our book club because he,as an OBGYN, had so much knowledge about the subject of our book choice for a particular month. I will never forget the twinkle in his eyes, the smile on his face and his total engagement in our book club discussion. We wanted him to become our first male member! RIP Walter and our sincere...
Judy Walston
July 02, 2025
I worked with Dr. Bayless at St. Joseph hospital in the O.R. He was an extremely competent surgeon and a caring, kind, compassionate man. He was my idea of a fine gentleman and I respected and admired him. My condolences to his family.
Nancy Barnhart
July 02, 2025 | Work