Obituary of Robert V. Baird

Robert V "Boris" Baird, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Tucson, AZ. Boris was born December 10, 1932, to Vernen and Dorothy Baird in Wichita, KS. He graduated from Wichita North High and Wichita University. In 1955 he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the US Air Force. Boris spent 24 ½ years in the Air Force as a Fighter Pilot, attaining the rank of Lt. Col. After retiring from the Air Force in Tucson, he continued his love of flying by joining the US Aerobatic Team. Boris also loved hunting big game in North America and Africa, and pheasant and quail in the Midwest United States. Boris was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Lois; and his brother, John. A Memorial will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church, 9200 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.