Audrey Jean Baird
February 17, 1928 - July 13, 2019
On July 13, Audrey Jean Baird peacefully passed away in her home at the age of 91. Audrey was born in Bloomington, Illinois to Dorothy and Forrest Denton on February 17, 1928. Audrey attended Edwards Elementary School as well as Bloomington High School. She left her hometown along with the love of her life Merle Baird and their five children in 1960. They moved to Montclair, CA and built a wonderful life there. Audrey worked at General Electric until retirement and her and Merle traveled our country for the next 20 years in their motor home. They were married for 65 years. That created wonderful memories for them. Audrey is survived by her children, Thomas Baird (Virginia), Sharon Epple, Merle Lee Baird, Ronald Baird, Kathy Allen, and her nine cherished grandchildren, Richard, Ann (Michael), Terry, Christina (Ruben Sr), Jennifer (Sean), Austin, Ryan, Sarah, Heather (deceased), and sixteen great-grandchildren, whom she adored, Justin, Aaron, Alex, Hudson, Natalie, Zack, Andrew, Garrett, Gavin, Joseph (Alyssa), Andrew, Grace, Olivia, Ruben Jr, Serena, Gabrial and one great, great grandchild Logan. Audrey is also survived by her sister Karen Sue Merritt (Dave) a niece Kelly (Eric) and nephew Jeff of Bloomington, Illinois. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcwanefamily.com.
On July 13, Audrey Jean Baird peacefully passed away in her home at the age of 91. Audrey was born in Bloomington, Illinois to Dorothy and Forrest Denton on February 17, 1928. Audrey attended Edwards Elementary School as well as Bloomington... View Obituary & Service Information