John Baird Obituary

John Bruce Baird, Jr. passed away on May 6, 2005. He was born on February 16, 1921 in Ford City, Pennsylvania to John Bruce and Myra (Parker) Baird, Sr. John was married to Billie June Lea in Colorado Springs on July 17, 1982. He is also survived by three children: John Baird, Jr.; Michael Baird; Marietta Cess; five step-children: Bob Pitchford; Karl Pitchford; Kelly Pitchford; Karan Ouren; Cheryl Halligan; one sister, Mimi Ferrell; one brother, Bill Baird; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. John served his country for over 30 years with the Army, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He was also retried from the State Department of Social Services. John moved from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1982. Visitation will be on Wednesday May 11, 2005 from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Services will be on Thursday May 12, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado, with military honors.