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In Loving Memory Of
Vincent Baird
November 24, 1951—September 7, 2021
Life & Legacy
Vincent Blaine Baird, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 7th 2021, after an extensive fight with cancer. The son of the late Marvin Rex and Bengala “Bennie” Baird, he was born on November 24th, 1951. He is survived by his daughter and three sons: Cinnamon Geppelt, Isaac Baird, Korrey Baird, Jonathan Baird, as well as his 13 grandchildren whom he adored with his whole heart. He leaves behind two brothers and two sisters. He is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews that adored him.
Vincent Baird was a passionate Scouter, hunter, and basketball fan. Vincent’s motto in life could be summed up as “I did it my way”. His life included playing the bass guitar, theater, racing cars, coaching sports, safari hunting in Africa, genealogy, Scottish heritage, and fishing in any body of water. He worked as a mechanic, a security guard, a maintenance worker, and any other role to keep his children in shoes. He received multiple awards for his service to the Government. He was also the local garage mechanic willing to help family, neighbors and strangers he found on the side of the road.
Vincent adored Grantsville High School Basketball and served as the stats coach in the 1998 State Championship team. He held seasons tickets at the University of Utah Basketball team and followed BYU football avidly. He supported other sports and theater productions across the Wasatch front.
He donated his free time to the Boys Scouts and was recognized as a Silver Beaver for his many years of dedicated service both with his local unit and special needs troop. His list of young men that he aided in obtaining their Eagle Scout award was one of his greatest joys.
His grandchildren were his greatest pride and he will be missed by them most of all. He will always be their hearts and memories. For him family was paramount.
His memorial service will be held on September 16th with a viewing at 10 am and the funeral services afterwards at 11 AM at the LDS meetinghouse at 751 North 520 East in Tooele. His services will be broadcast online due to the coronavirus pandemic and individuals are encouraged to join virtually.
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Vincent Baird was a passionate Scouter, hunter, and basketball fan. Vincent’s motto in life could be summed up as “I did it my way”. His life included playing the bass guitar, theater, racing cars, coaching sports, safari hunting in Africa, genealogy, Scottish heritage, and fishing in any body of water. He worked as a mechanic, a security guard, a maintenance worker, and any other role to keep his children in shoes. He received multiple awards for his service to the Government. He was also the local garage mechanic willing to help family, neighbors and strangers he found on the side of the road.
Vincent adored Grantsville High School Basketball and served as the stats coach in the 1998 State Championship team. He held seasons tickets at the University of Utah Basketball team and followed BYU football avidly. He supported other sports and theater productions across the Wasatch front.
He donated his free time to the Boys Scouts and was recognized as a Silver Beaver for his many years of dedicated service both with his local unit and special needs troop. His list of young men that he aided in obtaining their Eagle Scout award was one of his greatest joys.
His grandchildren were his greatest pride and he will be missed by them most of all. He will always be their hearts and memories. For him family was paramount.
His memorial service will be held on September 16th with a viewing at 10 am and the funeral services afterwards at 11 AM at the LDS meetinghouse at 751 North 520 East in Tooele. His services will be broadcast online due to the coronavirus pandemic and individuals are encouraged to join virtually.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87445879156
passcode: vincent
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Jakob Johnson
Brother Baird holds a special place in my heart as a friend and a role model. While I was growing up he was always at my scouting events and campouts. I learned a great deal from him that is a part of who I am today and also how to cook myself a fantastic meal at any scouting event. Brother Baird was a total foodie when I came to dutch-oven cooking or cooking anything with fire. Brother Baird helped me along the path to receive my Eagle Scout award in 2013. On the day of my Eagle Scout ceremony I remember not seeing my role model present due to me not remembering to invite him. As soon as I realized my error, I left in such a hurry to his house to get him. He dropped everything he was doing immediately and came to my ceremony to be apart of that special day. I will always be grateful for the life lessons that he shared with me, and his example of selflessness.
Sep 8, 2021
Ray VanNoy
Blaine was the guy that would take off his football uniform and run to rehearse for a play, go to a scout meeting or some other project needing to be done. He dragged my sorry but more than once to join him. Great soul.
Sep 8, 2021
Dennis Painter
He gave several very positive talks to my classes!! He had a way to inspire students to do their best !! He will be missed by many!! My condolences go out to his family and friends!!
Sep 8, 2021
Craig Emett
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Sep 8, 2021
Shirley Mair Watkins
Blaine was always such a great guy. He will truly be missed. Sending my deepest condolences to his family. We were in the same ward once. May God grant you all the comfort and peace you all need during this time. Hugs!
Sep 8, 2021
VALERIE JEAN HINDLEY
Vince was a very close, caring and loving friend. He would do almost anything to help or even cheer me up. All of his friends here at Canyon Cove, where he did above and beyond maintenance, feel the same. We loved him dearly and always will. We pass from life to life eternal so that is how long love lasts. We will see you soon, here, there or in the air. I can't be there as I will be in the Care Center and have no laptop. Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your great loss. And know it is a great loss to all who knew him.
Sep 8, 2021
Your Danville Family
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Vince. We enjoyed all the years we got to work with him. He was a wonderful maintenance man. We will miss him dearly.Your Danville Family
Sep 7, 2021
Adriana Steadman, Ema Jones, Yvette Adams, Etherlinda Ruffy, Mike Brock, Cindy Doyle, Ina Lam, Kala Goldberg, Austin Holzer
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you during this time.Adriana Steadman, Ema Jones, Yvette Adams, Etherlinda Ruffy, Mike Brock, Cindy Doyle, Ina Lam, Kala Goldberg, Austin Holzer
Sep 7, 2021
Junie Harlow
I have lots of memories of Vincent Blaine. Hell always be Blaine to me. I remember him at my birthday parties in high school. We were always friends. Im sorry to hear of my friends passing and pray for comfort for his family.
Sep 7, 2021
Troop 1109
Vincent was a great Scouter. He will truly be missed.Troop 1109
Sep 7, 2021
Anonymous
Cinnamon and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love your Wasatch OBGYN family
Sep 7, 2021