Debbie Baird - In Memoriam

Hello everyone, for those who do not already know, Debbie Baird unexpectedly passed away on the evening of July 12th. She was getting ready to celebrate her 50th birthday on Sunday, July 16th with Scot, her husband of 23 years.

Debbie was the epitome of the Best Hostess. She was also known as the “Cookie Lady” to the Howell Police Department and the Livingston County Sheriff Department. Those who liked pecan pie said that hers was THE BEST! She fostered a few dogs, and eventually adopted four others. She had the biggest heart for dogs. She loved being in a group of family and/or friends. She loved to play Euchre and recently started going to Euchre Night at the American Legion Hall in Howell.

Debbie was committed to those who protect all of us. Prior to the pandemic, she visited the VA hospital in Ann Arbor every Wednesday evening to visit with the Veterans in Unit CLS. She always brought cookies to pass out. Sometimes, her volunteer evening coincided with a BINGO night hosted by different Veteran organizations. She really enjoyed the Veterans, and they loved her visits. She was a fabulously talented organizer in her personal life and at the various moving companies who employed her as a Consultant and Coordinator of Services for long distance moves. Debbie began in the moving industry in 1994 and joined Powell Relocation Group in 2014. She became a dear friend to nearly everyone she worked with.

Debbie had a talent for pulling people into her life. She was generous to a fault. She was funny with a great sense of humor and a contagious smile that would light up a room. She always made you feel welcome in her presence. She picked out the perfect gifts for everyone. She loved Michigan, but also enjoyed traveling with Scot to see new places. She always seemed to find a significant memento to bring back home with her. Scot was the Love of her Life: Debbie, in turn, was his. She will be missed by so many families and friends. There isn’t another person that could possibly fill her shoes. The world was a lot brighter with her in it. She left a hole in the hearts of so many when she left us.

Along with thoughts and prayers, we are asking that you consider donating to help causes that Debbie believed in and assist her husband, Scot.

A Memorial: “Remembering Debbie” will be held from 1-4 PM at the Belleville Yacht Club; 831 E Huron River Drive, Belleville, MI 48111 on Saturday, August 5, 2023.