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Lawrence Baird Obituary

Lawrence R. Baird, a resident of Woodland Park since 1972 passed away at midnight of December 25, 2007 at the age of 63 due to a sudden cardiac event. Lawrence was the proud owner of Baird and Sons Plumbing Inc., which served Teller County and the surrounding area. Baird and Sons is a successful Business established by Larry in 1972 that all of Mr. Baird's children have been involved with including his daughter for a time. Lawrence was born on Long Island on October 2, 1944. He moved from Fairport New York to Colorado Springs, in 1969 after vacation with his first wife Kris who is also the mother of his three children. Lawrence is survived by his wife Kim Stanley-Baird and his stepchildren Ashley Maloney and Carl Ritchie, by his sons Jeff (Bridget) and Jonn (Mary) Baird and his daughter Jennifer Joiner (David) and by his two sisters Helene and Bonnie. Best of all, he is survived by his 14 grandchildren. His father, mother and older brother precede him in death. Funeral services will be held at Woodland Park Christian Church at 27400 North Highway 67 at 1:00pm on January 3, 2008. Public viewing will be at 12:00 noon. He will not only be sorely missed by his family, but by the community that he served and loved.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 30, 2007.

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Lori Dickerman

January 9, 2008

Doug and I give our deepest sympathy to Jeff, John, Kim and the rest of the family. Larry will be greatly missed. I was so shocked to hear this sad news.

Michael and Gloria F Burkhart- Nero

January 8, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Darcey Hudson

January 3, 2008

truly sorry for your loss and I hope your memories keep you smiling.

Bud & Suzanne Helphrey

January 2, 2008

To the Baird Family:
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was a good man and neighbor. Our sympathies to you and your families.

Tracey Larson

January 2, 2008

Uncle Larry you will always be in my heart. You are one of the kindest people I have ever known. You will be missed. Everytime we talk about you I always tell the story of when I came out to visit and you read a story to Stephanie with her on your lap, A picture of kindness....

Robin and Don Smith

January 1, 2008

Dear Baird Family:

Our family was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all now and in the days to come. If we can help in any way, please contact us.

Walt Vining

January 1, 2008

Larry was an old friend. I didn't keep up with him after he moved back to Woodland Park. But I will miss him a lot. He was a good fishin' buddy.

John Barnes

December 30, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Larry was a good friend to everyone he worked with. I will be leaving town tomorrow and will not be able to attend the service. He's going to be missed.

J & J Brazelton

December 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this most difficult time. God bless you and yours always.

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