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Dorothy I. Baird

Dorothy Baird Obituary

Dorothy I. BAIRD Age 86, was born Dec. 4, 1917, in Tacoma, WA, to Peter and Anna (Foss) Petersen. She passed away Jan 16, 2004 in Edmonds, WA. Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years Earl D. Baird in 1996. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Dorothee Earlene Baird of Shoreline, WA, sons: Peter (wife Lisa) Baird of Shoreline, WA and Bradlee (wife Kelly) Baird of Ferryville, WI. Her brother the Rev. Harvey (wife Wynell) Petersen of Bellingham, WA and sisters: Norma Edwards of Lynnwood, WA and Esther Scherich of Chicago, IL and 10 grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tues. and Wed. at Evergreen- Washelli 206-362-5200. A Celebration of Dorothy's Life will be held 1 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 22, 2004, at University Presbyterian Church 4540 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 98105. Memorial contributions preferred to Provail, 3670 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jan. 18, 2004.

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Donna Bellinger

January 21, 2004

Peter and Lisa, I know losing your mom is a shock, even though it may have been expected. She was one of the great pillars of UPC, an example to all of us who knew her over the years. What a gift her life was to so many. May you know God's presence and comfort and even joy as you remember Dorothy.

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