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Karen Baird Obituary

Karen L. Baird, 60, of Meridian passed away February 4, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, February 8, 2010 at the Ten Mile Community Church, 4440 E Columbia Rd, Meridian, Idaho, with burial following at Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens. Karen was born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 8, 1949 to John and Mary Lou Shook. She worked for Qwest for nearly 20 years. Karen was active in church and community activities such as VBS and the Special Olympics. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she never missed an opportunity to share pictures and stories with anyone who would listen. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Baird; her children, Ron Baird (Ashley Hubble), Jennifer Colburn (Richard Colburn), and Gretchen Baird (Andrew Brock); grandchildren, Trinity and Hayden Baird; Elizabeth Colburn; and Bella Brock; her siblings, Dale Ceren (Mary); Kathy Matt (Jerome); Linda Sutherland (Richard); Kristine Suydam (Michael); Sandy Avenarius, Synthia Melton (Dwane); Jon Shook (Sarah); Robin Ceren (Ruthie); Robert Shook (Debbie); Laurie Evers; Kolleen Stone (Sidney); Kathryn Greer (Edward); David Shook (Diane); Stephen Shook; Daniel Shook (Donna); and Paul Shook (Kimberly). The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the ALS Foundation, or Accent Hospice. To share memories with the family please visit Karen's memorial webpage online at:

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Feb. 7, 2010.

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February 10, 2010

I was sorry to hear of Karen's passing, but rejoice with you that she is with the Lord and no longer suffering. May God bless you all.
Glenna Tooman

February 8, 2010

Dear Phil and family-
Gary and I are so sorry about the passing of Karen. We were so blessed to have the honor to spend her last weekend on earth together. We will miss her greatly.
Love-
Hannah and Gary
P'ville, Ohio

February 8, 2010

Blessings on you as you adjust to Karen going Home.
May you find comfort that she is resting in the good Lord's loving care.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Karen as a client in my massage business.
I've thought of her often over these past few years. ~Marlene

Eldon & Lacey Hocut

February 8, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Starla Schoelkopf

February 8, 2010

I was very sad to hear of Karen's passing. She was a very loving mother and wife. She will be very missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.

jason mcguire

February 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Heinz Lillie

February 8, 2010

Karen's smile and wonderful heart will always live on in the memories of those close to her. Thank you for always sharing your very positive influence on our lives.

Diane Armstrong

February 8, 2010

My heart goes out to Karen's family and friends. She was a special person and will be missed by all.

Maggie Duncan

February 8, 2010

My sweet friend, I will always remember your smile, your stories and your warm heart. Karen showed that it doesn't matter how much time you have on this earth, it's what you do with it while you're here. Thank you for the memories...

sharon Joseph-Fontenot

February 7, 2010

Friends & Baird Family, Karen always knew how to take a difficult moment and find a positive meaning. Thank you Karen for being a positive influence in not only my life but in many others that you were surrounded by day to day. Her smile, and spirit will always be remebered today and for always.

Aisa and Laura Jenkins

February 7, 2010

Karen was such a great role model, inspiration and friend to our family. Thank you Karen. I can single handedly attribute about 15 of my 'unwanted' pounds to Karen's great tasting goodies that she would bring in on Fridays :-), we will never forget your kind & sharing heart Karen! Our thoughts and prayers to your family and friends Karen. You will be missed.

Terri (Beers) Cobb

February 7, 2010

Karen was one of the first people I met when I moved to Boise in '95. I was lucky enough to sit by her at work and she was so knowledgeable and so willing to help and answer questons. Beyond that she was one of the friendliest and most pleasant people I have ever know...always a smile. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Helen Herold-Roden

February 7, 2010

Baird Family and Friends,

I have had the pleasure of knowing Karen for 10+ years through work. The smile, the hello, the expectation of good things never failed with Karen. She will be missed. Through her trials here on earth she showed what was know, what she was made of. Know that she is in a better place than in the body she leaves behind...

To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die.

~Thomas Campbell, "Hallowed Ground"

Julie Wise

February 7, 2010

Your mom was a sweet lady. She will be very missed. Bless you all.
Hugs,
Julie Wise

Connie and Greg Pettit

February 7, 2010

I knew Karen as a member of the credit union and my Husband, Greg, had the pleasure of working with her... Our thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time.

Kathy Allumbaugh

February 7, 2010

I feel such sadness for your family. It was a blessing to have Karen touch my life. Karen always had time to visit, listen and share. She was a wonderful friend and I will always remember her beautiful, warm smile.

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