Vivian Irwin Baird

Vivian M. Baird, 94, of Langdon, ND passed away Monday January 26, 2009 at the Maple Manor Care Center of Langdon, ND.

Vivian Irwin was born to Russell and Bessie (Roney) Irwin on September 28, 1914 at rural Langdon.  Vivian grew up in Langdon and was a graduate of Langdon High School.  She then went on to attend Grand Forks Business College after which she worked as a legal secretary in the Snowfield & Stewart law office in Langdon.  During WWII she worked in Public Relations with the federal government in Washington D. C. and with the Flying Training Command in Ft. Worth, TX.  Vivian was united in marriage to Earl Baird on May 29, 1943 at Ft. Worth.  The couple was then stationed in Germany, Texas, California, and Washington DC.  After Earl retired from the military they returned to Langdon.  In Langdon Vivian owned and operated the McHugh Abstract Co. and also started the Quality Printing business with her husband.  Earl and Vivian were married for over 50 years.

Vivian was active in many organizations including the Eastern Star, of which she began a chapter in Heidelberg, Germany, A Rainbow Girls Worthy Advisor, PEO Member, and a longtime member of the Langdon Presbyterian Church.

Vivian is survived by her sons: James (Jean) of Langdon, ND and Greg (Joan Musch) of Portland, OR; granddaughters: Jill Baird of Cavalier, ND Jackie Baird of Grand Forks, ND and Julie Baird of Langdon attending UND in Grand Forks, ND; sister Zelpha Stalker-Malo of Langdon, ND; nieces: Betty Fetzer of Langdon, ND, Kristy (Ken) Forest of Wales, ND, nephew Bob (Billie) Stalker of CO, many extended family members and special pets Lexie & Mylie.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl, and an infant brother Vernon.

VISITATION will be held on Thursday January 29, 2009 from 4-7 pm at the Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, ND.

FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at one O’ Clock on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Langdon Presbyterian Church with Visitation held one hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Maple Manor Care Center, Cavalier County Memorial Hospital or Lebanon Cemetery

Jean and Jim and the rest of the Baird Family

So sorry to hear of Vivians passing. Hang in there and know our prayers are with you all.

Janine

She was the light of my life and the best aunt ever...she taught me a multitude of things and I will be forever grateful...
Betty Fetzer

Jim, Jean,
Sorry to hear of your loss. The obit was great, I didn't realize all Vivian was involved in. My prayers are with you.
- Sue Retka Schill

To all of Vivian's family we send our sympathy. I know she will be dearly missed by all of you. John's Mom shared a table with her at Maple Manor so there will be a big void there. Our best to all of you during this new chapter in your lives.
John and Joann Lawrence

Jim, Jean, & Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. The obituary painted a nice visual of Vivian's activities. How proud you must be of her accomplishments!

Sincerely,
Edie Armey

Dear Jean and Family,
You have my prayers and sympathy in this time of loss. May Vivian rest in peace,and may you find consolation in your family's many wonderful memories of her.

Theresa Leiphon

From:  Steve,Shelbyand Rylie munsterman
For my dear Baird family: It was truely heart breaking to not be with you all. My prayers for comfort and strength will be with you as we all will deeply miss this extrordinary lady.

MY CONDOLANCES TO JIM & GREG I KNOW YOU'LL MISS YOUR MOM MY THOUGHTS AND PREYERS ARE WITH YOU.
R.H.'BOB' PUNG SR

Jim, Jean and the rest of the family; The Bob Evans family sends you prayers and blessings at this time of loss. Aunt Vivian was a very special lady to us in many different ways. Dad loved visiting with her and a game of cards was always an option for the visit. Perhaps they are getting ready for another rousing game.
The "big" house was always an awesome place to visit and her graciousness as a hostess was wonderful.
She will be missed.
Donna and family
Donna Evans Larsen