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James Ralph “Jim” Baird

Birth	:	25 Jul 1944 Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Mar 2021 Clay Center, Clay County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3344002, -98.4357986
Description	:	James "Jim" Ralph Baird, 76, died Sunday, March 28, at his home in Clay Center, Nebraska. He was born July 25, 1944 to Ralph F. and Fern M. (Jenny) Baird at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. Jim grew up in Blue Hill, graduated from Blue Hill High School and thereafter obtained a Bachelor's degree from Hastings College. While attending college, Jim continued to live at home and tended to a small dairy herd ("to pay for tuition," he explained). He often shared this commute to college with another Blue Hill resident, Karen Toepfer, who was to become his wife... Read More	James "Jim" Ralph Baird, 76, died Sunday, March 28, at his home in Clay Center, Nebraska. He was born July 25, 1944 to Ralph F. and Fern M. (Jenny) Baird at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. Jim grew up in Blue Hill, graduated from Blue Hill High School and thereafter obtained a Bachelor's degree from Hastings College. While attending college, Jim continued to live at home and tended to a small dairy herd ("to pay for tuition," he explained). He often shared this commute to college with another Blue Hill resident, Karen Toepfer, who was to become his wife for over 40 years. Jim and Karen had two children, Molly and James. Jim and his family lived in Hastings before moving to Clay Center in 1976. Jim was a tax professional preparing tax returns for many years in Clay Center and Blue Hill (with the forms always in triplicate). He also was a lifelong baseball fan who rooted for the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals. Whether his teams were winning or losing, he never lost his enthusiasm for the game nor relented in his opposition to the Designated Hitter. Both Jim and Karen were avid birders and enthusiastic supporters of the Spring Wing Ding, Blue Birds Across Nebraska and the Raptor Recovery Center, among other conservation organizations. Jim was a gardener, devoted husband, father and grandfather and a generous and selfless friend to many, which he poorly hid behind a sometimes gruff manner. Survivors include his son James (Lisa) Baird of Fraser, CO, Molly (Ben) Dilsaver of Lincoln; sister, Ruth (Jerry) Koepke of Mesa, AZ; sisters-in-law, Janice Baird of Hastings, Tonna Gilbert of Blue Hill, Jeri Swanstrom of Duluth, MN, Elberta Bruhn of Omaha; three grandchildren, Mat Baird, Dannie Dilsaver and Kate Dilsaver; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Karen; and his brother Dan. A private cemetery service will be held on Saturday, April 3rd at the Blue Hill Cemetery with Pastor Leah Krotz officiating.

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James Ralph “Jim” Baird's memorial is located at: Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, Webster County, USA.
When did James Ralph “Jim” Baird death?
James Ralph “Jim” Baird death on 28 Mar 2021 in Clay Center, Clay County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.3344002
Longitude: -98.4357986

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph F. Baird

(1911 - 1991)

Fern Marie Jenny Baird

(1910 - 2009)

Spouse

Karen Toepfer Baird

(1943 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Blue Hill Cemetery
Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3344002, -98.4357986

2. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3516998, -98.4400024

3. Walker Cemetery
Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2881012, -98.4255981

4. Saxour Cemetery
Ayr, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3940700, -98.4867600

5. Oak Creek Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3436012, -98.3293991

6. Cloverton Cemetery
Bladen, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2989006, -98.5378036

7. Rosemont Presbyterian Cemetery
Rosemont, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2775002, -98.3475037

8. Howe Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2341730, -98.4154440

9. Salem Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2341995, -98.3855972

10. Batin Cemetery
Cowles, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2299995, -98.4822006

11. OBanion Cemetery
Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2850000, -98.3020000

12. Kingston Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4383250, -98.3695220

13. East Lawn Cemetery
Bladen, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3208008, -98.5886002

14. Blue Valley Cemetery
Ayr, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4488983, -98.4011002

15. Roseland Mennonite Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4411011, -98.5164032

16. Plainview Cemetery
Bladen, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2841988, -98.5858002

17. Evergreen Cemetery
Lawrence, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2922401, -98.2723236

18. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2057991, -98.3728027

19. Eckley Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2057991, -98.3581009

20. Silver Lake Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4522018, -98.5425034

21. Zion Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2277985, -98.2921982

22. Saint Stephens Cemetery
Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2544899, -98.2562485

23. Cowles Cemetery
Cowles, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1755000, -98.4425000

24. Spring Ranch Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4065100, -98.2484100