Daniel William Baird
Valley Hills Funeral Home
SEATTLE - Daniel was born in Yakima on May 29, 1980 to Steve Baird and Sherrie Baird-Mathers. He was raised in Selah, but resided in Seattle for the past 8 years. Daniel's life was tragically taken by a drunk driver in a hit and run accident while celebrating his 27th Birthday in Las Vegas with his good friend Paul Mathisen.
Daniel lived a fuller life than most live in a lifetime. He traveled and experienced cities all around the world from the Mediterranean to Mexico and Key West to Alaska. One of his most memorable vacations was surprising his mother on her 50th Birthday with a trip to New York City. As adventurous as he was, Daniel's heart always remained at home with his family. His camping trips and late night poker games, with his younger brothers Sawyer and Lane, were dear to his heart. He loved spending time with his two nephews Steven and Trevor. They couldn't wait for Uncle Dan to wrestle and play for hours on the floor. Daniel shared a close bond with his little sister Lexi, and always cherished his one on one time with her. As a child, Daniel emulated and idolized his big brother Steve. As they grew older, the roles reversed and Steve found himself idolizing his little brother and all his accomplishments.
Daniel was so positive and outgoing it seemed he had the world at his fingertips. His infectious smile could light up any room, while his charming ways made everyone feel like they were his best friend. Daniel's charisma and energy always made him the life of the party.
From an early age Daniel excelled in gymnastics. He went on to become an admired insructor at Gumnastics Plus, which he took great pride in. Daniel couldn't wait to take the next step, so soon after graduation he was off to start the next phase of his life in the big city of Seattle. He landed a job the day he arrived at a waterfront catering company. It was there that he met Cathy, who would become one of his closest friends and confidants. Cathy sadly and unexpectedly preceded Daniel in death and was waiting for him in Heaven.
Daniel's catering job was a stepping stone to a successful career in retail sales, beginning at the Bon Marche and ending as the top salesman at Market Optical. It was during his five years at Market Optical that he formed life long friendships with his coworkers and clients and left lasting memories.
Daniel is survived by his mother Sherrie Baird-Mathers, stepfather Steve Mathers, and younger sister Lexi Mathers, his father Steve Baird, stepmother Lisa Baird, and two younger brothers Sawyer and Lane, his older brother Steve and wife Tami Baird, and his two nephews Steven and Trevor, grandparents Tom and Pat Sharp, Warren and Norma Baird, Bob and Betty Mathers, Stan and Marilyn Connelly, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Preceding him in death and waiting for him with open arms are infant brother Micheal Mathers, cousin Tyler Pelkey, great grandparents Bill and Faye Linger, William and Charlotte Sharp, grandfather Cleneth Baird, and great Aunt Thelma Mikkelson.
Viewing will be held Sunday, June 3 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Monday, June 4 from 1 p.m until 7 p.m at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held tuesday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m at the Englewood Christian Church, 511 N 44th Ave. with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memoral Park. Valley Hills Fueral Home, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com. Memorial donations may be made to : Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and may be left with funeral home staff at the time of services.
"The Afterglow"
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
of happu times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve
to dry before the sun
of happy memories that I leave
when my life is done.
To my family and friends, I will always Love you!!
Valley Hills Funeral Home
SEATTLE - Daniel was born in Yakima on May 29, 1980 to Steve Baird and Sherrie Baird-Mathers. He was raised in Selah, but resided in Seattle for the past 8 years. Daniel's life was tragically taken by a drunk driver in a hit and run accident while celebrating his 27th Birthday in Las Vegas with his good friend Paul Mathisen.
Daniel lived a fuller life than most live in a lifetime. He traveled and experienced cities all around the world from the Mediterranean to Mexico and Key West to Alaska. One of his most memorable vacations was surprising his mother on her 50th Birthday with a trip to New York City. As adventurous as he was, Daniel's heart always remained at home with his family. His camping trips and late night poker games, with his younger brothers Sawyer and Lane, were dear to his heart. He loved spending time with his two nephews Steven and Trevor. They couldn't wait for Uncle Dan to wrestle and play for hours on the floor. Daniel shared a close bond with his little sister Lexi, and always cherished his one on one time with her. As a child, Daniel emulated and idolized his big brother Steve. As they grew older, the roles reversed and Steve found himself idolizing his little brother and all his accomplishments.
Daniel was so positive and outgoing it seemed he had the world at his fingertips. His infectious smile could light up any room, while his charming ways made everyone feel like they were his best friend. Daniel's charisma and energy always made him the life of the party.
From an early age Daniel excelled in gymnastics. He went on to become an admired insructor at Gumnastics Plus, which he took great pride in. Daniel couldn't wait to take the next step, so soon after graduation he was off to start the next phase of his life in the big city of Seattle. He landed a job the day he arrived at a waterfront catering company. It was there that he met Cathy, who would become one of his closest friends and confidants. Cathy sadly and unexpectedly preceded Daniel in death and was waiting for him in Heaven.
Daniel's catering job was a stepping stone to a successful career in retail sales, beginning at the Bon Marche and ending as the top salesman at Market Optical. It was during his five years at Market Optical that he formed life long friendships with his coworkers and clients and left lasting memories.
Daniel is survived by his mother Sherrie Baird-Mathers, stepfather Steve Mathers, and younger sister Lexi Mathers, his father Steve Baird, stepmother Lisa Baird, and two younger brothers Sawyer and Lane, his older brother Steve and wife Tami Baird, and his two nephews Steven and Trevor, grandparents Tom and Pat Sharp, Warren and Norma Baird, Bob and Betty Mathers, Stan and Marilyn Connelly, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Preceding him in death and waiting for him with open arms are infant brother Micheal Mathers, cousin Tyler Pelkey, great grandparents Bill and Faye Linger, William and Charlotte Sharp, grandfather Cleneth Baird, and great Aunt Thelma Mikkelson.
Viewing will be held Sunday, June 3 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Monday, June 4 from 1 p.m until 7 p.m at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held tuesday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m at the Englewood Christian Church, 511 N 44th Ave. with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memoral Park. Valley Hills Fueral Home, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com. Memorial donations may be made to : Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and may be left with funeral home staff at the time of services.
"The Afterglow"
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
of happu times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve
to dry before the sun
of happy memories that I leave
when my life is done.
To my family and friends, I will always Love you!!
Daniel William Baird
Valley Hills Funeral Home
SEATTLE - Daniel was born in Yakima on May 29, 1980 to Steve Baird and Sherrie Baird-Mathers. He was raised in Selah, but resided in Seattle for the past 8 years. Daniel's life was tragically taken by a drunk driver in a hit and run accident while celebrating his 27th Birthday in Las Vegas with his good friend Paul Mathisen.
Daniel lived a fuller life than most live in a lifetime. He traveled and experienced cities all around the world from the Mediterranean to Mexico and Key West to Alaska. One of his most memorable vacations was surprising his mother on her 50th Birthday with a trip to New York City. As adventurous as he was, Daniel's heart always remained at home with his family. His camping trips and late night poker games, with his younger brothers Sawyer and Lane, were dear to his heart. He loved spending time with his two nephews Steven and Trevor. They couldn't wait for Uncle Dan to wrestle and play for hours on the floor. Daniel shared a close bond with his little sister Lexi, and always cherished his one on one time with her. As a child, Daniel emulated and idolized his big brother Steve. As they grew older, the roles reversed and Steve found himself idolizing his little brother and all his accomplishments.
Daniel was so positive and outgoing it seemed he had the world at his fingertips. His infectious smile could light up any room, while his charming ways made everyone feel like they were his best friend. Daniel's charisma and energy always made him the life of the party.
From an early age Daniel excelled in gymnastics. He went on to become an admired insructor at Gumnastics Plus, which he took great pride in. Daniel couldn't wait to take the next step, so soon after graduation he was off to start the next phase of his life in the big city of Seattle. He landed a job the day he arrived at a waterfront catering company. It was there that he met Cathy, who would become one of his closest friends and confidants. Cathy sadly and unexpectedly preceded Daniel in death and was waiting for him in Heaven.
Daniel's catering job was a stepping stone to a successful career in retail sales, beginning at the Bon Marche and ending as the top salesman at Market Optical. It was during his five years at Market Optical that he formed life long friendships with his coworkers and clients and left lasting memories.
Daniel is survived by his mother Sherrie Baird-Mathers, stepfather Steve Mathers, and younger sister Lexi Mathers, his father Steve Baird, stepmother Lisa Baird, and two younger brothers Sawyer and Lane, his older brother Steve and wife Tami Baird, and his two nephews Steven and Trevor, grandparents Tom and Pat Sharp, Warren and Norma Baird, Bob and Betty Mathers, Stan and Marilyn Connelly, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Preceding him in death and waiting for him with open arms are infant brother Micheal Mathers, cousin Tyler Pelkey, great grandparents Bill and Faye Linger, William and Charlotte Sharp, grandfather Cleneth Baird, and great Aunt Thelma Mikkelson.
Viewing will be held Sunday, June 3 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Monday, June 4 from 1 p.m until 7 p.m at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held tuesday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m at the Englewood Christian Church, 511 N 44th Ave. with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memoral Park. Valley Hills Fueral Home, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com. Memorial donations may be made to : Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and may be left with funeral home staff at the time of services.
"The Afterglow"
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
of happu times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve
to dry before the sun
of happy memories that I leave
when my life is done.
To my family and friends, I will always Love you!!
Valley Hills Funeral Home
SEATTLE - Daniel was born in Yakima on May 29, 1980 to Steve Baird and Sherrie Baird-Mathers. He was raised in Selah, but resided in Seattle for the past 8 years. Daniel's life was tragically taken by a drunk driver in a hit and run accident while celebrating his 27th Birthday in Las Vegas with his good friend Paul Mathisen.
Daniel lived a fuller life than most live in a lifetime. He traveled and experienced cities all around the world from the Mediterranean to Mexico and Key West to Alaska. One of his most memorable vacations was surprising his mother on her 50th Birthday with a trip to New York City. As adventurous as he was, Daniel's heart always remained at home with his family. His camping trips and late night poker games, with his younger brothers Sawyer and Lane, were dear to his heart. He loved spending time with his two nephews Steven and Trevor. They couldn't wait for Uncle Dan to wrestle and play for hours on the floor. Daniel shared a close bond with his little sister Lexi, and always cherished his one on one time with her. As a child, Daniel emulated and idolized his big brother Steve. As they grew older, the roles reversed and Steve found himself idolizing his little brother and all his accomplishments.
Daniel was so positive and outgoing it seemed he had the world at his fingertips. His infectious smile could light up any room, while his charming ways made everyone feel like they were his best friend. Daniel's charisma and energy always made him the life of the party.
From an early age Daniel excelled in gymnastics. He went on to become an admired insructor at Gumnastics Plus, which he took great pride in. Daniel couldn't wait to take the next step, so soon after graduation he was off to start the next phase of his life in the big city of Seattle. He landed a job the day he arrived at a waterfront catering company. It was there that he met Cathy, who would become one of his closest friends and confidants. Cathy sadly and unexpectedly preceded Daniel in death and was waiting for him in Heaven.
Daniel's catering job was a stepping stone to a successful career in retail sales, beginning at the Bon Marche and ending as the top salesman at Market Optical. It was during his five years at Market Optical that he formed life long friendships with his coworkers and clients and left lasting memories.
Daniel is survived by his mother Sherrie Baird-Mathers, stepfather Steve Mathers, and younger sister Lexi Mathers, his father Steve Baird, stepmother Lisa Baird, and two younger brothers Sawyer and Lane, his older brother Steve and wife Tami Baird, and his two nephews Steven and Trevor, grandparents Tom and Pat Sharp, Warren and Norma Baird, Bob and Betty Mathers, Stan and Marilyn Connelly, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Preceding him in death and waiting for him with open arms are infant brother Micheal Mathers, cousin Tyler Pelkey, great grandparents Bill and Faye Linger, William and Charlotte Sharp, grandfather Cleneth Baird, and great Aunt Thelma Mikkelson.
Viewing will be held Sunday, June 3 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Monday, June 4 from 1 p.m until 7 p.m at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held tuesday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m at the Englewood Christian Church, 511 N 44th Ave. with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memoral Park. Valley Hills Fueral Home, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com. Memorial donations may be made to : Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and may be left with funeral home staff at the time of services.
"The Afterglow"
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
of happu times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve
to dry before the sun
of happy memories that I leave
when my life is done.
To my family and friends, I will always Love you!!
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