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Rodney Paul Baird was born on February 16, 1925 in Brewster, Kansas the 3rd born son to James Edward Baird and Florence Violette Dech. He was raised in Brewster, Kansas.
Rod met the love of his life Peggy Marie Saint who lived in the neighboring town of Goodland, Kansas. In 1945 they married and moved to Scotia, California. where Rod was employed at the Pacific Lumber Company. Following the tragic death of their first-born daughter, Nina, the family relocated to the bay area of California and Rod began his 28-year career as a driver for Greyhound Bus Lines. In 1990 after another tragic death of their son Jack, they moved to Oregon and while building their new home they lived with Paula and Roger. In 2005 Rod lost his beloved wife of 60 years and moved to his manufactured home on Paula and Rogers land where he stayed until 2016 when he came to live at Lancaster Village. He loved it there and the devoted staff became like family.
Rod is survived by daughter and son-in-law Paula and Roger Brughelli, granddaughter Nina, great-
granddaughter Amanda, grandson Dan and his family, granddaughter Lori Audon and family, Mary and Tom Larkin, and a large loving family in Kansas whom he loved to visit often.
Rod loved people & made friends wherever he went. His favorite hangout in Salem was Sybil's Omelets where he enjoyed the company of the many devoted friends he made there.
The family is grateful to the Nazarene Church for their visits & prayers with Dad throughout his illness. A memorial service will be held on December 14th at 1:30 pm at Lancaster Village. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to Willamette Valley Hospice who provided excellent care to Rod in his last days.
http://www.wvh.org/donate/donate.html
Rod was loved by all and will be greatly missed!
Rodney was my favorite customer at WinCo..he came in I think just to give us girls a hard time..we loved it. I came several times to visit Rodney and I'm glad he had a good home. I will miss u my friend. Lord is with u always.
One thing l forgot.....
When Rod called me a Southern Belle l told him he was from Kansas , the same place as Dorothy & Toto. He got a big laugh out of that.
I'm so sorry Roger & Paula.
Rod will be greatly missed.
He used to tell me when l called sometimes he was depressed. When we finished talking he would be laughing telling me how l always somehow managed to lift his spirits even though he was having a bad day.
I'm so glad l met him even though l live in Virginia. He always called me a Southern Belle, that's ok as l got a kick out of it.
Paula, Roger and family, so sorry to hear of Uncle Rodney’s passing. We so enjoyed his visits out here to Western Kansas. We loved going to lunch with him and his niece Irma hearing all the stories and great jokes. He will be truly missed.
Miss you so much Uncle Rodney
You were always the life of any family get together and there were many. Know you are rejoicing with all of them now. We will rejoice with all of you someday. I remember all the great things we enjoyed on our cruise, and you starting every morning with the Bible. Happy you are without pain any longer. You are a blessing to me. Paula and Roger are strong and they will be fine. Love you.
I loved Uncle Rodney and will deeply miss his wonderful personality of care, love and humor.
I’m thrilled that he is totally healed now and in the presence of the Lord and having the time of his life seeing all his loved ones!
Rodney, you were such a gift of God to me. Thank you So much for your deep love and devotion to God, for your friendship and for all the fun times we had. I will miss you so, so much.
I know you are with Lord Jesus and your dearly departed family and I celebrate this with you. I/we will see you in time.
I love you, Rodney. Give Jesus a big hug and kiss for me, for us and tell Peggy and Jack and your mom and dad and grandparents that I’m looking forward to meeting them one day!
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4 NASB
https://www.bible.com/100/php.4.4.nasb
My deepest sympathies to you Roger and Paula and family. Uncle Rodney was such a fun loving person. He will greatly be missed. Hugs and love to all.❤
Always enjoyed my time with Uncle Rod and Aunt Peg. Paula sending you love and prayers. ♥️
Rod lived a long and good life. Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with his arrangements.