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2016
Bruce Baird Obituary
Bruce Edward Baird, born August 16, 1947 in Longview, WA, passed away July 23, 2016 in Portland, OR. He graduated from Yuba City High in 1966, served in Vietnam as a Medic and was stationed at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. He attended Yuba Community College taking art classes.
Bruce is survived by a sister, Lucy Baird-Clark of Marysville; five brothers, Larry Baird of Marysville, Bob Baird of Longview, WA, Dale Baird of Yuba City, Kurt Baird of Marysville and Brian Baird of Castle Rock, WA; five nieces, two nephews and eight grand nieces.
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T R
August 28, 2016
Sincere condolences on your loss. May fond memories and loving words comfort your family at this difficult time. (Isaiah 57:15)
August 27, 2016
I was in the same H.S. class as Bruce and didn't know him well. He was introverted and shy.as was I.
Attending a 10 year class reunion, I observed, with humor, all the classmates I'd last seen in HS were still mingling in the same cliques they'd been engaged when they were teenagers. There seemed to be minimal departure, and separation, from their ground-zero safe haven of High School.
Bruce approached me with a sincere and pleasant greeting and we talked about art, psychology, places, writers and books.
He was sure of himself and more confident than I remembered. He conveyed an intelligence, depth, texture and breadth I hadn't known. I was impressed and pleased to renew that acquaintance.
It was a reminder that our social aggregations in life, or high school, are obstructions.
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see - H.D. Thoreau
I left that reunion, and haven't been to one sincebut I often recall our conversation as being the most meaningful and memorable one for me that eveningand hoped to one day, at another reunion, to thank him for that engagement and convey my respect.
The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone - Harriet Beecher Stowe
My belated salute to a fine and evolved gentle man.
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Larry Vieira
August 27, 2016
I am sorry you left this earth so early. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace.
Jan Wallace
August 25, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loved one's death. I know how close your family is. Love to all
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