Alan “Big Al” Wade Bailey, 68, died Dec. 12, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 18, 1947, in Duluth, Minn.
He served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. He was in the U.S. Air Force as a military police officer stationed in Pleiku.
He was in the construction industry and his final career was at Cobblestone Farm.
He had a big heart and lived to make others feel as though they were part of his family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to tend his beehives with John Kendall.
His life changed drastically in March of 2013 when he was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma. He refused to let the disease slow him down. He did not complain, nor did he let the pain interfere with daily life. As the strength of his body weakened, the strength of his spirit grew. He courageously fought his cancer until the very end.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Kathy Bailey (Schultz); children, Aaron (Desirae) Bailey, Heather Bailey, Crystal (Joshua) Meserole, Kayla (Adam) Ryan; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; father, Allen Bailey, brother, Timm (Andrea) Bailey; sister, Marilee (Doug) Anderson; 10 nieces and nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Bailey; brothers, Terry, Doug and Jeff Bailey; and great-grandson, Tristian.
Fate whispers to the warrior. “You cannot withstand the storm” and the warrior whispers back. “I am the storm.”
Per his request, no formal funeral services will be held.
Memorials may be sent to the funeral home for the family to make a donation at a later date. Mail to: Haase Lockwood & Associates, c/o Alan Bailey, P.O. Box 127 Eagle, WI 53119.
To leave online condolences, go to www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.
