Rosalyn M Baird, of Mesa, AZ was a caring Mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, great great
grandmother, and friend to all who met her. She left this world peacefully to be with the Lord on
February 9th, 2023, at a youthful 94 years of age. Her spirit for life and perpetual unwavering optimism
established her legacy as a “mom to many” and as a role model in the community. Rosalyn was an
advocate and lifelong worker in the field of education. She received her Associates degree in 1971 from
Mesa Community College and went on to earn her Bachelors Degree from Arizona State University in
1973. Her passion was working in Special Education, which she did for 15 years before retiring in 1990.
After retirement she continued to help as a substitute teacher for the next decade. Grandma Rosalyn, as
many knew her in her later years, loved spending time with her grandchildren by helping out with
homework and taking them out to eat. In recent years, she enjoyed visits and phone calls from friends
and family. She spent her free time reading mystery books, working on crossword puzzles, and drinking
her Starbucks iced Frappuccino’s. Rosalyn is survived by her three children, Amy Slinkard Vestal, Jackie
Slinkard, and Lynne Shillingburg (Mike), and 23 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her eldest
son Bobby. A funeral service is scheduled for March 3rd, 2023, at 2pm. Services will take place at
Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery on Main St and Sossaman Rd in Mesa followed by a family
dinner at Nando’s.
Heaven received one incredible special angel— Roslyn I hope you’re laughing and dancing with the angels- many hugs and a ton of love — love Fran and KC
My condolences to Amy and Lynn and all the family. I’ll always remember the fun times we shared in my childhood and her beautiful smile. She was truly a blessing.
We’ll all miss you, Rosalyn.
My sweet mother, Heaven has gain a special angel. Earth has lost a special soul. Put down the crossword puzzle, get up and dance! Love you till the end of time. Amy Jo XXOO
My sweet mother, Heaven has gained a special angel. Earth has lost a special soul. Put down the crossword puzzle, get up and dance! Love you till the end of time. Amy Jo XXOO