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Arthur Baird Obituary
Arthur Nile "Ted" Baird, 81, of Bradenton Beach, Fla., passed away on October 21, 2017, in Wilmington, DE, in the care of his loving family. He was born on February 5, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Roland and Edna Hayes-Baird.
Ted's childhood was spent in various towns in Idaho and Utah. He graduated from Butte High School in Arco, ID, in 1954. He then enlisted in the Navy Submarine group and served a total of 20 years during the Cold War on five different submarines
including: Wahoo (1954-56), Corporal (1958-59), Snook 1964-66), Lafayette (1969-72), and William H Bates (1973-74). He retired from the Navy in 1974 having achieved the rank of Master Chief. He briefly attended college at Idaho State College in Pocatello, ID, on a Phillips Petroleum scholarship, pursuing a degree in electronic engineering. Ted worked for Westinghouse as a Nuclear
Engineer where he spent seven years in South Korea until 1986 as site manager of the Kori Nuclear Power facility. He moved to Millville, NJ, in 1987 and retired from Westinghouse in 1996.
After retirement, Ted loved ballroom and country-line dancing with his wife, Luanne, as well as, playing his organ. He was a talented artist and published author. He was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge. Ted will be fondly remembered by family and friends worlds wide and especially those at the Sandpiper Resort and in the Bradenton area.
Ted was preceded in death by his father and mother, Roland and Edna, his older brother, Roland "Ronny" Hayes, his eldest son, Arthur Nile Jr., and his grandchild Andrew John "AJ" Baird.Ted is survived by his wife of 16 years, Luanne of Bradenton, Florida; his children, Roye (Cyndie) Baird of DeFuniak Springs, FL; Brian (Cheri) Baird of Tucson, AZ; KC (Nanette) Baird of Clearfield, UT; John (Christine) Baird of Idaho Falls, ID; Kathy (Oscar) Crober of Lockhart, TX; Reginald Baird (Bill Murphy) of San Francisco, CA; Regan (Cindy Kos) Baird of Marlton, NJ; Hart (David) Rossmeisl of Fort Washington, PA; Hayes (Mindy Courier) Baird of Clearwater, FL; Myles (Melissa Cavazos) Baird of Dallas, TX; Patti (Albert Marcacci) Schmid of Vineland, NJ; Michelle Ernst of Vineland, NJ; Mark (Amy) Ernst of Wheat Ridge, CO; Lisa (Joe) Bybel of Millville, NJ; Marlene (Curtis) Cassotis of Kernersville, NC; Lynn (Matt) Hanna of Wilmington, DE; and Eric Ernst of Vineland, NJ; his siblings, Bruce (Harlene) Baird of Mud Lake, ID; Charlotte Baird of La Verkin, UT; Mike (Patsy) Baird of Idaho Falls, ID; Rick (Karen) Baird of Tremonton, UT; 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. BOOYAH!
Donations, in lieu of flowers, are requested for the Roser Food Pantry of Anna Maria Island, FL:
http://roserchurch.com/give/
To send condolences please visit: https://www.chandlerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/arthur-nile-ted-baird/
Funeral Services: Ted's family will spread his ashes among the seven seas.
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Bill Dixon
December 16, 2017
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Arthur's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Arthur's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16
Arthur Nile "Ted" Baird ETCM(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Marcia Mattick
December 14, 2017
Dear Luanne and family,
My heart hurts with yours and I'm so sorry for your loss. Ted was a true gentleman and will be missed. You all are in my prayers.
Cecile Arrington
December 14, 2017
Luanne our hearts ache for you and the family. Joe and I send our thoughts and prayers.
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