Elaine Campbell Baisden passed away at her home in Alexandria, Virginia, on September 30, 2017, after a long struggle with vascular dementia. She is survived by her husband, James K. Baisden, Col. (USAF) Ret.; sons and daughters in-law, James B. and Patty Baisden; Kenneth Baisden and Siri Ekbom; and four grandchildren, Thomas Brett Baisden, Virginia Baisden, Elsa Ekbom, and Noah Ekbom. She also has one surviving brother, Ralph Dove, and was preceded in death by her brothers Lawrence and Glenn, and her sisters Yvonne and Ardene.
Elaine was born on October 28, 1937, in Gardendale, Michigan, the daughter of the late John Harvey Dove and Louisa Campbell Dove. She spent her early years in St. Clair County, Michigan, and later moved to Lewisburg, Ohio, and graduated from Lewisburg High School. She attended the University of Dayton and the University of Connecticut.
On October 15, 1960 in Ohio, she married her beloved husband and was a faithful supporter of his USAF career during assignments in Ohio, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, and Arizona. Elaine retired from the Military Officers Association of America in 1995 after working for fourteen years as a secretary and administrative assistant.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, Virginia 22307. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary with Pastor Rick Dove officiating. Fellowship and luncheon following.
Interment will be private and take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to her memory may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 2521 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 and to Capital Caring Hospice of Alexandria, Virginia, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com.
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