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Baird Guin Obituary
1945 - 2016
Baird Robert Guin, 70, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and overall great guy, passed away April 9, 2016 of cardiac failure at the University of Utah Medical Center. He was born in Salt Lake City Sept. 24, 1945 the son of Oddie and Evelyn Guin.
Generous to a fault, he was "Mr. Fix-It" to family and friends while self-employed as a building maintenance expert, servicing numerous prominent Salt Lake area apartment complexes. He was a graduate of East High School, attended the University of Utah and served in the Utah National Guard Special Force Group (Airborne). He was a University of Utah Crimson Club member and staunch fan of the football and basketball teams.
A skilled, silver- and goldsmith, he designed and made countless unique jewelry items for friends and relatives. He also was an exceptional cook, always preparing savory meals for his grateful guests. He married Vicky Wilde, later divorced. On Aug. 24, 1980 he married Elaine C. Korologos in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Salt Lake City where he was a longtime member and volunteer.
Survived by his wife, Elaine; daughter Brandy Guin-Barningham; great-grandson Leon D. Towe; granddaughter Mychel (Mesha) Guin, all Salt Lake City; grandson Jean Michael Guin, Klamath Falls, OR; cousins Vaughn and Lorraine Milliron, Salt Lake City; Gary and Judi Shipler, Bonney Lake, WA.
Viewing Thursday, April 14, 6-8 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 7 p.m., Larkin Mortuary - Downtown, 260 E. South Temple. Funeral service Friday at 11 a.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 S. 300 West. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to the Holy Trinity Community Restoration Fund, c/o Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake, 279 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101; or the CARMA Center, University of Utah, 30 N. 1900 E., No. 4A100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112; www.carmacenter.org.
Condolences may be made at www.LarkinMortuary.com.
Baird R. Guin: May his memory be eternal.
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Mesha
April 7, 2021
Even though it is coming up on 5 years I still miss you like it was yesterday! I love you always!
Maria Papadakis
May 17, 2016
We were do sorry to hear of Bairds passing. Our prayers are with you. Zwi se sas! May his memory be eternal. I won't forget his dry sense of humor the first time I met him trying to set up raffle booth for festival. He was so nice to me.
Nicole patrakis
April 15, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 15, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sharon Hunt
April 14, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Chris Korologos
April 14, 2016
Christian Priskos
April 14, 2016
Elaine and Mikey:
I am very sorry for your loss. I have and will always have very memorable memories of Baird and your family growing up.
Your family will be in my prayers. May his memory be eternal
Bonnie Beckstead
April 14, 2016
Elaine I was so sad to read about Baird.
We shared a lot of memories good and bad of Aix La Chapelle. He was always there to help when ever I called him. He was a great and kind guy.
Marshall & Kory Slight
April 14, 2016
What a great man and a fantastic neighbor we love you and will miss you
Angie Fleck & Family
April 13, 2016
Elaine and Family:
We are deeply saddened to learn about Baird's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
April 13, 2016
Elaine - I want you to know how much I appreciated Baird & how much I'm sure he meant to you over the years. When I first came back to SLC to visit you, Baird immediately made me a member of the family, although it wasn't him who knew me, but you. Baird was a great guy & I know you will have years of memories. God Bless Elaine.....chris sides
We love you, Baird!
Alisanne Korologos
April 12, 2016
Baird, You will be sorely missed.
We love you, always.
May your memory be eternal.
Alisanne Korologos
April 12, 2016
Baird, you will be sorely missed! We love you, always. May your memory be eternal.
My Gramps (Baird Guin) and I (Mychel Elisha (Mesha) Guin
Mychel Guin
April 12, 2016
My Gramps (Baird Guin), My brother (Jean Micheal Guin), and I (Mychel Elisha (Mesha) Guin
Mychel Guin
April 12, 2016
Mychel Guin
April 12, 2016
We love you sooo much gramps
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