ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BAIRD, ROBERT A. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died: Tuesday, September 16, 2014

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BAIRD, ROBERT A. 
    September 17, 2014

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Robert ÒBobÓ Alexander Baird, age 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep in 
Slidell, LA on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

Born on January 13, 1922, in Oklahoma City, OK, Bob was adopted as an orphaned 
infant by two caring school teachers, Mary ÒMaimieÓ Baird and Katie Baird who 
lovingly doted over him on their farm in Kansas. 
Bob joined the military at a young age and was a 37 year veteran, serving in 
the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 upon his 
retirement in 1982. After retiring, Bob devoted his time, energy and dedication 
to the American Legion, traveling near and far to attend numerous conventions, 
meetings and workshops. He held various positions on the local, district and 
state levels, including serving as Post Commander and Vice Commander for local 
Post 185, Commander for District 6, and was a member of the State Department 
Executive Committee.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Geraldine ÒGerryÓ Garrett 
Baird, and three sons, Judge James ÒJimÓ Lamz (Deanna), Randy Lamz and Brian 
Baird, three grandchildren, James ÒJimmyÓ Lamz (Nicole), Miranda Lamz and 
Jonathan Lamz, eight great grandchildren, one sister, Florence Janness, several 
in-laws, Sharon Olmsted, Karen Thomas, Leonard Garrett (Bea), Patricia 
Thomas(Ralph), Karen McGlothin, and Albert Garrett (Marleen), several cousins, 
nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held at on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 
11:00 a.m. with funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 
Gause Blvd.,West, Slidell, LA.

Burial will immediately follow with a funeral procession and military honors at 
graveside at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery,34888 Grantham College 
Road,Slidell.

Relatives and friends are welcome for a small gathering at LaRosetta 
Restaurant, 348 Robert Road, Slidell after the graveside ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, donations in BobÕs name to American Legion Post 185 are 
preferred.

Thanks to Sharon Olmsted for her help and support, she has been a blessing 
throughout this trying time, and to Karen Olmsted for being there from day one 
with a shoulder to lean on. Thanks also to ComforCare, especially Quinnelle 
(BobÕs nighttime protector and smiling angel), and to Michele Asgian (BobÕs 
private caregiver and daytime angel) who both went above and beyond their job 
descriptions. Thanks to the staff of Heritage Manor and St. CatherineÕs Hospice 
for their caring and help during this difficult time.

U.S. Army
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