Ricky "Rick" Wayne Baird of Pleasant Hill, Oregon died May 17th, 2007 at the age of 43. He was born August 21st 1963 to parents Kenneth and Virginia Campbell Baird in Salt Lake City, Utah, and lived in the Lane County area for the previous 40 years.

He gratuated from McKenzie High School where he played football & basketball. He later attended technical school. He worked as a truck mechanic, heavy duty equiptment operator, in the lumber industry and most recently as an estimator. He married Linda Wiley August 21st, 1982 in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. They later divorced but remained friends. Rick enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and faithful companion "Tuffy" the dog. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, barbecuing and cooking, and loved the outdoors. He is survived by two sons: Brandon of Redmond, Oregon and Cayle of Springfield.