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Daniel Baird Obituary

Loving Father, Son, Brother and Friend.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Dean Baird; grandmother, Marlene Anderson; and grandparents, Bernice and Justin Foster Baird, Sr.

He is survived by his son, Riley Joseph Jones; his mother, Janet Anderson; a brother, Justin Foster Baird, III; a nephew, Justin Foster Baird IV; a grandfather, LTC. James Lee Anderson (U.S. Army, Ret.); and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Daniel owned Saints and Sinners Custom Auto Body Shop and was very passionate about cars and motorcycles. He was known for great ability to customize both cars and motorcycles, and going out of his way to help people. Daniel had a heart as big as Colorado and as high as Pikes Peak and will be greatly missed.

Visitation, 2:00PM-6:00PM, Sunday, May 11, 2014, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue.

Funeral Service, 2:00PM, Monday, May 12, 2014, The Springs Funeral Services, with a reception to follow.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on May 7, 2014.

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Debra, Steven, and Mesha Hartman

May 1, 2022

We can't believe you have been gone for so long. We do not remember days, we remember moments. We have many moments that will remain in our hearts through the passing of time. You are missed, but we know it was your time to go. We hope to see you on the other side. Love you Chops.

Patti Mattas

May 1, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Steve Chesmore

May 1, 2020

Love you Chops you were good man and I bet youre doing great and heaven Everybody wants to go to heaven but not today

Wendie Hasler

October 2, 2018

I am so sorry to read this. I knew Dan in high school and always thought he was a really decent guy. Justin, Im so sorry for your loss.

Francine Warren

May 13, 2014

Im lost for words my heart gos and prays for your family.

michelle salaz

May 13, 2014

Tell we cross again, one by one we will all gather again and be one big circle,

clarissa Carlson

May 12, 2014

See u on the other side

Steve Chesmore

May 11, 2014

Chopper! The years we had together built an awesome friendship. I could always count on you and Im glad that it was you who looked out for my daughter when I couldnt. R.I.P. Brother! My circle of friends is much smaller with you gone! Hailey and myself will miss you daily...

Debra Hartman

May 11, 2014

Condolences to your family and friends. My heart aches. I will remember the breakfasts you and Steve had at moms. You always had a smile and helped others. You were a friend of many people. You left our lives too soon. Rest in peace, Chops! Gone but never forgotten.

Bobby

May 11, 2014

Rest in peace Chop

May 10, 2014

i never got to tell u, how much u meant to us. thats one of the hardest things to deal with in life. never forgotten.rip, condolences to all ur family.

keith sanchez

May 10, 2014

I will miss you Dan from the times we ran around the city where we :grew up and all the great times we had I will always remember. You where more than a friend you were my brother and I will always have you in my heart and on my mind RIP. And my prayers go out to the family .

Miriam Kurvink

May 9, 2014

My thoughts and prayer are with the family of Dan. Dan was such a wonderful guy. He was so much more to me then Chops, he was my best friend always had my back for anything. My kids called him uncle Chops, they love him so.. Dan will be dearly missed by so many and loved by all. He had such a huge heart that it didn't matter what you was going thru, he was always there, no matter what thats what I going to miss the most. I kills me that I didn't get to see him one last time. DAN know im down here thinking of you in my heart and my mind. You will always be with me. Love you Dan... maybe gone but never ~Forgotten~

Gina Tambone

May 9, 2014

I met Dan for the first time in 7th grade. Our paths crossed many times over the next 23 years, and every time was like not a day had passed. Dan always had a smile and a hug for his friends! He will be remembered fondly and missed by many. <3

Lynsey Pearson

May 9, 2014

I am very saddened with the loss of such a great friend and overall person. Dan made quite an impression on me and my life. I will forever carry u with me! U are wonderful and I will miss u greatly. I send my thoughts, prayers and condolences to your family and loved ones. Ill always remember u even back from when we were five! Love u my friend!

Roxane

May 8, 2014

To Dan's family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of the greatest men I had ever had the pleasure of knowing. He helped me get through one of the toughest situations in my life and I will be forever grateful to him for that. This world has lost an amazing man, and heaven has now received an amazing angel. RIP my friend, the kids and I love you and will never forget you.

May 8, 2014

DIGGEMS,
I KNOW I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT EVER KNEW YOU AS THAT BUT YOU WERE MINE AND ONLY MY DIGGEMS. WE WERE TWO PEAS IN A POD AND THAT LOVE NEVER EVER DIES!! YOUR BIGGER THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW. CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE. I LOVE YOU,
YOUR BISCUIT HEAD

Liz Sanchez

May 8, 2014

You will be greatly missed, always loved, never forgotten! Ride in paradise Chops!

May 8, 2014

Dan we so love you

Ryan and Kelly
Phillips

May 8, 2014

Dan we so love you

Ryan and Kelly
Phillips

Tawny Cody

May 8, 2014

Wow, words cannot express my feelings during this time. Though it has been many many years since I have seen you, Justin and all the gang I am so sad to hear this news. May God rest your soul and all those you also loved you. Love you Dan!

Linda Peterburs

May 7, 2014

You carried the troubles and lightened the load of others with your broad shoulders my friend. May the angels now carry you on theirs.

nicole Lucadamo

May 7, 2014

Rest in peace

Hilary Moore

May 7, 2014

I will miss you terribly and cherish the time I had with you big sexy. I always thought I had more time to say things to you that I felt. I will miss you Dan and remember the time I had with you forever. RIP love you

May 7, 2014

To the family of Dan sorry for your loss. I raced slot cars with dean,justin and dan years ago. chuck graner

Heather B

May 7, 2014

Thanks For Always Being There When I Needed Someone The Most

Heather B

May 7, 2014

Chops Always Was Able To Take A Not So Great Situation And Turn Into A Good One, While Having A Smile The Whole Time. He Was One Of My Best Friends And There Won't Be A Day That Passes Where He Won't Be On My Mind..... I'll See You Again One Day And I Know You'll Be There To Hold My Hand As I Cross Over, Love You Dan

Sheena Albertson

May 7, 2014

I love you chopper you will forever live in my heart. You are the most amazing man I have ever known. Rest in peace love.
Xoxoxo

May 7, 2014

The lose of chops has no words. I pray for his family, there will always be a hole in his family but I hope it will become easier to deal with everyday life.
Jerzy

Rene Lustica

May 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will cherish your smile and the great times we had together forever, my friend. Rest in peace Dan

Shanon Guinta

May 7, 2014

I attended kindergarten-12th grade with Dan. He was an amazing person with a smile that could light up a room. My thoughts and prayers are with he and his family. God bless you.

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