Norman O. Baird Obituary (2024)

Norman Orville Baird was born in Seattle, Washington on September 7, 1938 to Russel and Julia Baird and passed away in Cheney, Washington on January 21, 2024. He was 85 years old and was with family when he passed. He was preceded by wife Velma (Salsberry) Baird and survived by brother Richard (Roberta) Baird, sons and daughter from his first marriage Dean Baird, Joe (Renae) Baird, Dave Baird and Julia Baird and step-daughter Kim Salsberry. Grandchildren are Brian Baird, David Baird, Logan Baird, Lauren Baird, Chantelle Heether and great- grandchildren Ashlynn Brusseau and Kyle Baird. Niece Marlene (Brian) Gaudreau and nephew Robert (Michelle) Baird. He graduated from Kent Meridian High in 1957 and went on to earn a Masters of Science degree in Animal Nutrition in 1966 from Washington State University. He worked managing feed mills ending up in Ellensburg, Washington at Western Feed. He was a member of the Washington State Trap Shooters Association and earned many awards over the years. He enjoyed fixing things, woodworking and occasionally fishing and also spending time with family. He will be missed. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 2, 2024, at Mountain View Cemetery in Walla Walla, Washington. www.brooksidefuneral.com