David Bailey

DAVID BAILEY Click here to view video of David's Life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- David Lewis Bailey, 75, of Idaho Falls, died May 16, 2008 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center following surgery. He was born May 7, 1933, in Ashton, Idaho, to Kelsey Bryan Bailey and LaVerda Lewis Bailey. He grew up and attended schools in the area, and graduated from South Fremont High School. He served his country as an ATN 1st Class in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1957. On December 28, 1953, he married Marilyn Lucille "Mickey" Cook in Idaho Falls. Together they had three children. He and his family lived in Idaho Falls since 1957; when he began working at the Atomic Energy Commission Site. In 1973 he opened Phase 4 Stereo and in 1978 started Landmark Distributing. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His favorite calling in the church was serving as an explorer leader, where he developed life long friendships as he taught the scouts how to build kayaks and enjoy the outdoors. David enjoyed motorcycling, boxing, and the 4th of July. He looked forward to taking business associates fishing on the Snake River and meeting with them in trade shows across the country. Many people will remember him for his spectacular Christmas light displays on East 20th Street. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kay Bryan Bailey. Survivors include: Wife: Mickey Bailey, Idaho Falls Son: David Jr. (Marcia) Bailey, Idaho Falls Daughter: Tami (Alan) Taylor, Grant, ID Son: Bryan “Kelsey” (Mamie) Bailey, Grant, ID Sister: Joanne “Terri” Pietromonaco, Lake Sammamish, WA 11 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services, both at Wood Fneral Home. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Veterans rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veteran's Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Lane & Nancy Archibald lra@pcif.net We hope the memories of his life, the example he set, and the love that he had for his family, will live on and bring comfort to you and yours. Thank the Lord for the blessing to be able to see him again! May the Lord bless you and yours always! Tom Seich Thomas.Seich@pioneer-usa.com I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a good man and a friend and he will be missed. My trips on the river with Dave are memories I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom Thomas E. Brown Dave Jr., Kelsey, and Family I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Sr was a good man and boss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Zina Martin & Arlene Cordingly We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Zina & Arlene Leroy Dickerson With deepest sympathy for your loss Patty Bishop Smith psmith@murrayschools.org Mickey, I am so saddened by the loss of your wonderful husband. I am thankful to have the faith and knowledge that he will meet you again one day and I pray that you find the comfort you need to allow your earthly life to carry on. I wish I could be there just to give you a hug and pay my final respects to David but we are in the last few days of school and very difficult to get away. David, Tami and Kelsey .... I know how difficult it is to loose your father and I pray that you too will be blessed with the comforts of friends and family at this time. Love, Patty Bishop Smith Kirk Clark I very sorry to hear of Mr. Bailey's passing. I remember buying my first car in 1974 an old 59 Ford Fairlane 500, which of course needed an 8 track stereo system. After seeking Mr. Bailey's advise I walked out with a stereo system worth more than what I had paid for the car. It sounded great and I loved showing it off to all my friends. Please know the prayers of many are with you all during this most difficult time. Ed/Karen Payne [molar@cableone.net] Dear Mickey, This is our first time to try on-line condolences. We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your loss. Sincerely, Ed and Karen Payne Larry and Connie Carlson connie@fallsinsurance.com Whenever we think of Dave it's with a smile and a laugh. We loved driving by his home @ Christmas to see the wonderful lights. Not only did they bring pleasure to us, but to all those who were also able to see them. Larry kidded him that if he ever quit putting up the lights, the City of I. F. would have to raise everyone's electrical bill. He had a knack for making even the most difficult situation bearable and the world was better because of him. Larry and Connie Carlson Gayle Stofey stofstfr@cableone.net My thoughts and prayers are with you Tami, Alan and family.