Charles Baird, age 80, of Miles City died on August 21, 2015 at his home in Miles City.
Charles Arthur Baird was born on December 13, 1934 in Belle Fourche, SD the son of Walter Louis and Betty (Root) Baird. Charles grew up in the Belle Fourche, Rapid City and Miles City areas. After school Charles enlisted in the United States Army where he served until he was honorably discharged on October 28, 1956.
After his time in the service he married his wife and to this union they had five children; Billy, Sandy, Christy, Marjy and Anna. In 1963 the family moved to Miles City where Charles worked many odd jobs until he found his calling as mechanic. He worked for several different places in town and was known to be able to almost fix anything. Charles continued working and raising his family until due to illnesses he was forced to quit working in 1985. Even though he was ill he still would manage to help when possible.
Charles loved being a member of the Moose Lodge where he could go and have a cold beer and shoot pool with his friends. He was also an avid bowler, but most of all he enjoyed being able to spend time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Charles is survived by his four children; William Baird of Miles City, Sandy Lee (Tim) Hatcher of Miles City, Marjy Ann (Wes) Hardy of Miles City and Anna Marie Baird of Kansas; grandchildren, Clara Jean Baird, Joshua Lee Hatcher, Rhonda Lynn Hatcher, Charlie Ann Warrior, Peter Thomas Guerra, Robert G.O. Guerra, Nakisha Baird, Paul Witten Hardy, Wesleigh Ann Bishop, Robert Francis Nemitz, Kenneth Robert Hardy and Mathew James Hardy, one brother; Walter Baird of Mills, WY and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Clara Jean; one daughter, Christina Fae Baird and one brother, Glenn Beechum.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Stevenson and Son’s Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Son’s Funeral Home. Interment with full military honors will be held at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery. Should friends desire condolences can be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 25, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday August 26, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Wednesday August 26, 2015
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 25, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday August 26, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Wednesday August 26, 2015
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Vicki McLean says
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. During this time and always may God’s peace and confront be with you and fill your hearts!
Anna Baird says
I love you dad i will be missing u alot . God is watching over u now .i will see u soon .in tbe next life .I LOVE YOU DAD AND I WILL MISS YOU DAD .PLEASE FOR GIVE ME ..
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
My thoughts and prayer are with the Baird family.
So sorry for your loss.
Charlie is a wonderful man and will be missed dearly.
Gwen Gamrath Gunther says
I enjoyed Charlie so much when he would come into my workplace, Glader Electric. He would give me such a hard time if I didn’t happen to be there when he dropped in to pay his bill, he always paid in person. If the guys said I wouldn’t be long, he’d wait for me! A few times he was at the shop worrying about paying some on his bill before the electrician was even back with the ticket! Charlie was one of my favorites and a nice man. My condolences to your family.
Mary Snell says
Sandy & Baird Family:
So sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and sending my thoughts & prayers.
Bill and Ruth Decker says
Sandy and Tim, we’re so sorry you’ve lost your loved one, and pray for peace and comfort during this difficult season of grief.
coletta robidoux says
I am so sorry about your loss. He is in heaven where there is no pain and sickness. I am sure he will be missed.
D'Ona Pierce says
I’m sorry for your loss I am also sorry I cannot get time off to be there with you.
Joan Robidoux says
I’m sorry I couldn’t make it. But he will live in our hearts forever. I will remember the fun times we all use to have as kids. Charlie was the type of guy to help his family no matter what. I will miss you charlie, give my mom a kiss from me ,ok.
Baugatz family says
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We know he is not suffering and more and he is at ease with all his medical conditions. God bless the whole family.
Nakisha Baird says
I will miss you terribly grandpa. I love you with all my heart. I will always remember the fun times that we had.