Arthur Nile ‘Ted’ Baird
Arthur Nile “Ted” Baird, 81, of Bradenton Beach, died Oct. 21, in Wilmington, Delaware.
He was born Feb. 5, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Roland and Edna Hayes.
His childhood was spent in various towns in Idaho and Utah. He graduated in 1954 from Butte High School in Arco, Idaho. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served 20 years during the Cold War on five submarines.
He retired from the Navy in 1974 having achieved the rank of master chief. He attended college at Idaho State College in Pocatello on a Phillips Petroleum scholarship, pursuing a degree in electronic engineering. He worked for Westinghouse as a nuclear engineer and spent seven years in South Korea as site manager of the Kori Nuclear Power facility. He moved to Millville, New Jersey, in 1987 and retired from Westinghouse in 1996.
After retirement, he and wife Luanne found a love for ballroom and country-line dancing, and he enjoyed playing the organ. He was a talented artist and published author. He was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge.
Memorial donations may be made to the Roser Food Pantry, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Condolences may be made online at chandlerfuneralhome.com.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Luanne; children Roye and wife Cyndie of DeFuniak, Brian and wife Cheri Baird of Tucson, Arizona, KC and wife Nanette of Clearfield, Utah, John and wife Christine of Idaho Falls, Kathy and husband Oscar Crober of Lockhart, Texas, Reginald and husband Bill Murphy of San Francisco, Regan and wife Cindy Kos of Marlton, New Jersey, Hart and husband David Rossmeisl of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Hayes and wife Mindy Courier of Clearwater; Myles and wife Melissa Cavazos of Dallas, Patti and husband Albert Marcacci Schmid of Vineland, New Jersey, Michelle Ernst of Vineland, New Jersey, Mark and wife Amy Ernst of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Lisa and husband Joe Bybel of Millville, New Jersey, Marlene and husband Curtis Cassotis of Kernersville, North Carolina, Lynn and husband Matt Hanna of Wilmington, Delaware, and Eric Ernst of Vineland, New Jersey; siblings Bruce and wife Harlene of Mud Lake, Idaho; Charlotte of La Verkin, Utah, Mike and wife Patsy of Idaho Falls, Rick and wife Karen of Tremonton, Utah; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Charles H. Lohmeier
Charles H. Lohmeier, 90, of Holmes Beach and formerly of Stuart, Florida, and Maryland, died Dec. 7.
He loved his family, particularly his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Donations may be made to either the 1220-17 Research Foundation or to St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marilyn; sons Brenden and wife Arlette and Terry and wife Margaret; brother Jim; daughter Linda Joy; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Dr. Joseph Nolan
Dr. Joseph Nolan, 93, of Holmes Beach, died Dec. 8.
He practiced optometry in Illinois for more than 40 years, piloted in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and was a band leader, trumpeter and singer among so many other accomplishments.
He was married to Helen Louise Kane for 69 years.
He was a wonderful man who will be missed by all.
A memorial Mass was celebrated Dec. 16 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach. Memorial donations can be made to St. Bernard, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217.
He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, 9.5 great-grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
Robert George Taylor
Robert George Taylor died Nov. 2 in Bradenton.
He was born Jan. 27, 1930, to Joseph and Kay. He was born and raised in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. After a brief and honorable service with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1955, he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Western Ontario in 1956. The quintessential go-getter, he left his Canadian home for the graduate school of business at the University of Chicago, where he received his MBA and then his Ph.D. in 1963.
While pursuing his academic goals, he made the time to commute 400 miles on weekends from Chicago to London, Ontario, to court his future wife, Marian M. Volanski.
They married Sept. 6, 1958, and soon moved to South Bend, Indiana, where Mr. Taylor took a teaching position at the University of Notre Dame, and then moved to Boston, where he directed the development of the new graduate school of accounting at Northeastern University.
The next year, he launched and served as the executive director and then president of Associated Accounting Firms International in New York City and Washington, D.C., from 1966 until his retirement in 1994, fostering professional development among non-competing CPA firms in the United States, Canada and England for nearly 30 years.
His passion for accounting was matched by his enthusiasm for and prowess in racket sports, including badminton, squash, tennis, racquetball and, eventually, pickleball in Anna Maria.
He was a curious learner, and he could and would engage in lively conversations about all topics, from politics to sports and beyond. He also was a wonderful singer and an amazing whistler, carrying tunes in perfect pitch.
A memorial will be held at the Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, 720 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. A reception will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice in Mr. Taylor’s name.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marian; children Kathleen, Bob and Marsha and husband Kurt; grandsons Alex and Luke Trumble; granddaughter Taylor Trumble; brother Bill and wife Fran; and many cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada and England.
I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Robert and his wife Marian only for a few years. He served as our Board of Director President in Pine Bay Forest, he was diligent and thorough getting things done and not afraid to speak his mind. I respected that about him! He mentored me getting the Association’s finances set up and running smoothly, I considered him an excellent teacher and a tremendous source of knowledge. My only regret is not having known Robert longer, I will miss our conversations Robert!