Margaret Peggy Mary Baird
November 23, 1924 - April 26, 2018
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Margaret Peggy Mary Baird
November 23, 1924 - April 26, 2018
Obituary
Margaret “Peggy” Mary Stephens Brittingham Baird, age 93, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on April 26, 2018 in Bellingham, WA. Margaret “Peggy” Baird was born on Nov. 23, 1924 to Elijah Washington Stephens and Florence Anna Stephens near Dagsboro, DE.
Married Russell Lewis Brittingham on Jan. 6, 1943 in Elkton, MD. They had one child Rita Carol Brittingham. Margaret was preceded in death by husband Russell (1944) and daughter Rita (1945).
Married Alvin Roy Baird on Aug. 29, 1948 in Wilmington (Elsmere) DE. They had 3 children. Donna, James, and David. Preceded in death by husband Alvin Baird (1987) & grandson Jeffrey Land (1971).
Survived by daughter Donna Land (Wes), son James Baird (Susan), and son David Baird, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
Graduated in 1942 from Lord Baltimore School in Millville – Ocean View, DE. Graduated in 1959 with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business from College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA. Worked at DuPont in Wilmington, DE. Worked at Moore Business Forms in Visalia, CA. Retired after working in the Purchasing Department at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.
Enjoyed working in the flower beds – dahlias were a favorite. Enjoyed traveling. Loved her family. Loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Member of Spring Creek Bible Church in Bellingham, WA.
Graveside service on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 1:00pm at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, WA. Reception to follow at Spring Creek Bible Church. Family and friends are welcome.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: May 2, 2018 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Enterprise Cemetery
- Location: 7041 Vista Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
Reception
- Date & Time: May 2, 2018 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Spring Creek Bible Church
- Location: 567 E Kellogg Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
5 responses to Margaret Peggy Mary Baird
Lonnie & Coral Mings says:
April 26, 2018
Dear David and Family,
Our hearts were saddened to hear of your Mother’s going to be with the Lord–sad for your loss, but definitely not sad for Peggy. She is with the Lord she loved and served for so many years. Your parents were friends with Lonnie’s parents, as you probably remember, and supported the work in Japan, and then later after the folks retired, our work. Your Mother supported us in Israel, too–and for that we will always be grateful.
We look forward to the day we will meet again…
May the Lord comfort your hearts with many good memories,
Coral & Lonnie
Lonnie & Coral Mings says:
April 26, 2018
Our hearts are so sad to lose Peggy–she was a wonderful woman of God, and a great friend to not only us, but also Lonnie’s parents, Ray and Mattie Mings. She and her husband also, exchanged beautiful stamps with Mattie, especially, over the years. She was a faithful supporter of ours for many years, and loved Israel. We intend to plant a tree–hopefully an olive tree–for her in Israel, as soon as we can.
We pray that the Lord will comfort your hearts in this loss, but our loss is heaven’s gain, and we know that your beloved mother is rejoicing with her Savior now, free from pain, and perfectly well. We will meet again…
Robert Inge says:
April 26, 2018
David… so sorry to see Peggy has passed. What a long and wonderful life. Would be there today but have Dr. appt. Notice Alvin has been moved. Used to visit him at Enterprise. Bob
Hank & Kathy Poortinga says:
April 26, 2018
Dave, We are sorry to read of your moms passing. We want to send our condolences to you, and to all of your moms loved ones. There were many years of Bellingham High Raider Boys Basketball games that came to mind when we read this. Those were great, fun times going to games and passing the time during the winters and seeing you and your mom there, too! YES! We were all loyal FANS!!
Thinking of you, and sending love to all.
Kathy and Hank Poortinga
The Weavers says:
April 26, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss! We pray that “the Father of tender mercies, and the God of all comfort” will give you peace of mind and comfort in your hearts. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) We are grateful that our loving God looks forward, as much as we do, to reuniting us with our loved ones. (Job 14:14, 15)