Obituary of Gary Michael Baldwin

Bedford – Gary Michael Baldwin, 66, of Bedford, died at 7:25 am on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born June 9, 1948 in Dayton, OH, where his parents were serving in the military, he was the son of Kenneth E. and Lovetta M. (Mikels) Baldwin. He married Karen E. Sears on April 13, 1968, whom he met on a blind date in 1966 and she survives. He was a graduate of the Heltonville High School with the class of 1966 and RETS Electronics School in 1968. He had formerly worked at USNAD Crane and was an electrician at General Motors for thirty-eight years. He loved the outdoors and had been an avid deer hunter. He participated in archery tournaments all over the country and loved John Deere tractors, bird watching and walking his dog at the Avoca Fish Hatchery. He was a life-long member of the White River Bow Hunters and a director of the International Bow Hunting Organization. Survivors include his wife, Karen, of Bedford; a daughter, Michelle Hicks and husband, Brian; a son, Michael Baldwin and wife, Megan; grandchildren, Megan Hicks and fiancé, Ryan Rosson, Mariah Hicks, Madeline and Jaden Baldwin; great-grandson, Atticus Rosson; a sister, Linda Brooking and husband, Eddie; brothers, Dale Baldwin and wife, Sharon, and Dennis Baldwin; a brother-in-law, Alton Qualkenbush; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Mason, who he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Danny Baldwin and a sister, Trena Qualkenbush. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am on Monday, March 9th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Jim McDowell officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 8th and from 8:00 am until the hour of service on Monday, March 9th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Honorary pallbearer is Harold Gregory. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the White River Humane Society. Please wear jeans and camouflage clothing for funeral. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.