Harold J. Baird, 78, passed away peacefully while at home on July 8, 2006.
Harold, known to close friends as "Jim" was born June 22, 1928 in Highland Park, Michigan. He spent a happy childhood in Fort Pierce, Florida. Settled in Southern California and graduated from Glendale High School.
He served in the United States Navel Reserves from June 24, 1948 to June 23, 1960 where he trained and became a surveyor, SV2. Retired in 1984 from the City of Los Angeles as a Survey Party Chief I after 29 years of loyal employment. He married Patricia J. Johnson, also from Glendale, CA on February 22, 1951. She preceded him in death May 30, 1960.
Survived by his daughter Janine Baird - Andersen of Henderson, NV / Riverside, UT.
Jim was an accomplished artist, avid boater, snow and water skier, lover of jazz and classical music. His impact on our lives is everlasting and his passion for life reflected in the paintings he left behind.
Our sincere appreciation to Hospice Alliannce, Heritage Brookside, BRAG and all others who provided their compassionate care and support during the last few months of Harold's life.
We will hold a special place in our hearts and minds as we remember those treasured moments in time with our friend and my father Harold Baird.
God Bless you Dad. I Love You, Janine