Baird, Robert D. 1930-2012

BAIRD, HILL, ROST, BEVING, JENSEN, KUIPER

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Date: 2/18/2016 at 09:02:51

Robert Baird (1930 - 2012)
Spirit Lake

Robert D. Baird, age 81, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

He was born on April 3, 1930, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Delva and Clara (Hill) Baird.

He was united in marriage to Eunice Rost on April 3, 1951, in Jackson, Minnesota. Over 60 years of marriage, Bob was a beloved husband to Eunice, and his family and extended family were the focus of his life!

Bob and Eunice built and remodeled numerous homes over the years. Their current home was built specifically to hold as many of their family as possible. Bob was an avid Hawkeye fan. He also enjoyed civil war books and dancing.

Bob is survived by his wife, Eunice of Spirit Lake; three daughters, Monica (Doug) Beving of Bella Vista, AR, Cindy (Terry) Jensen of Spirit Lake, and Theresa (Jim) Kuiper of Canton, SD; six grandchildren, and all of their spouses; seventeen great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marlene; six sisters; and two brothers.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012, at Union Memorial Church in Milford. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Schuchert Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery on Monday, at 2 p.m. in Hartley, Iowa.

The Schuchert Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=robert-baird&pid=156226748#sthash.6eSe3pyy.dpuf ~ The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa Sun 4 Mar 2012.