John J. “Jack” Baylis
Age 81, passed away July 20, 2019. He was born in Lansing on June 6, 1938, the son of Richard E. and Mary Eileen (Wines) Baylis. Jack was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, and earned a B.A. Degree from MSU. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Catholic War Veterans. He joined the Lansing Police Dept. in 1961, and retired as a Deputy Chief in 1991, and was a graduate of the National FBI Academy. He later retired from the State of Michigan Dept. of Corrections, and following retirement, he enjoyed working at Royal Scot Golf Course. He was a member of: Old Newsboys Assoc., Lansing Aerie #1039 F.O.E., a Charter Member of Capital City Lodge #141 F.O.P., American Bowling Congress, P – – – – Heads Golf League, Lansing Community Credit Union, Richard Council #788 K of C, Church of the Resurrection and St. Therese.
Surviving are: his wife of 59 years, Barbara; son, Craig Baylis; daughters, Kim (Mike) McManus and Kelly (Randy) King; 7 grandchildren, Courtney Baylis, Justin (Casey) Baylis, Sydney (Patrick) Kleinfelt, Erin (Kyle) Anderson, Nicholas (Cicily) Baylis, Brandon (Amanda) Baylis, and Joshua King; 7 great-grandchildren, Dawson, Delaney, Gianna, Mia, Jaxx, Kensington, and Oakleigh; brother, Richard Baylis; and 2 nieces.
At Jack’s request, there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Newsboys Association.
34 Messages to “John J. “Jack” Baylis”
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Dianna L Emerson
July 21, 2019 at 1:03 pmEnjoyed working with him at L.P.D.
CAROLYN WACKER
July 21, 2019 at 1:41 pmOur deepest condolences go out to the Baylis family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Troy Angst & Carolyn Wacker
Lisa Leslie
July 21, 2019 at 1:42 pmJack you will truly be missed I am so glad I got to meet you years ago serving you your coffee and breakfast with all the other guys till we meet again
Mike Carpenter, Maj (ret. ICSO)
July 21, 2019 at 2:14 pmOne of a kind. Enjoyed working with Jack in different capacities over the years. Will be missed by many.
Emiline Reifsnyder
July 21, 2019 at 2:29 pmBarb and family – remembering bowling, bus trips, and more —
Just a big teddy bear.
Emmie Reifsnyder
Jane Steinke
July 21, 2019 at 2:38 pmMy condolences to the Baylis family. Thinking of you Kelly. Peace be with you all.
Robert Vargas
July 21, 2019 at 4:09 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.
Bill & Nancy Backus
July 21, 2019 at 4:18 pmA great man that will be missed, by all. We will miss him on Wednesday mornings at the weekly retirement breakfast. R I P Jack.
Stacey VanDenBerg
July 21, 2019 at 4:18 pmPrayers to all the Baylis family. Jack was a great man.
KEN WIEZOREK
July 21, 2019 at 4:22 pmBarb, remenbering THE GOOD times in high school and ON the department. MAY God BE with Jack and YOUR family. KEN AND KATIE WIEZOREK
Lisa Tycocki
July 21, 2019 at 4:53 pmFond memories of my high school years with Kelly. Your family always welcoming and opening their home to me. Barb I’m sending my bittersweet love to you, Kelly, the boys and your entire family. Love Lisa.
Scott Eddie
July 21, 2019 at 6:07 pmGreat man with a larger than life personality. My father loved working with Jack at the LPD.
Linda travis
July 21, 2019 at 6:11 pmOur sincere sympathy love and prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. He raised a wonderful son Nick Baylis
Scott and Linda Travis
Michael Ramsey
July 21, 2019 at 7:03 pmVery sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. We worked together on several projects during my time at the Court. You always knew he was in the room, a take charge, fun loving guy. Sympathy and prayers during this difficult time to the entire family
Joan Webster
July 21, 2019 at 7:16 pmSincere sympathy to the Bayliss family. I remember him serving on the LCCU board of directors and he was always very good to us girls that worked at the CU. He was very much a gentleman.
Wendell M Frever
July 21, 2019 at 7:29 pmRIP my friend. It was a good run with a lot of good memories. Prayers to the family.
Shelly and Jeff Hundt
July 21, 2019 at 7:38 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shelly (Blackburn) & Jeff Hundt Family
Lisa Jeff Emily and Ella and the rest of the Doesburg family
July 21, 2019 at 8:57 pmSo sorry you are not with us anymore, but I know all the long past loved ones were there to take you home. You were a wonderful man and loved by my family dearly. I hope you know how much you were loved here and always. Barb, Craig, Kim And Kelly you have all our love and support always.
Elena Keller
July 22, 2019 at 11:04 amJack, enjoyed working with you at the city and after retirement working city elections. Barb and family, my deepest sympathy. Jack will be missed by all.
Carolyn Kribs
July 22, 2019 at 2:32 pmPraying for peace and comfort for you Barb and all your family.May all your wonderful memories stay with you always. I will always remember Jack as a big lovable guy with a fun sense of humor.
Tony Filice
July 22, 2019 at 4:25 pmBarb, I pray God will bless you and the family, with the strength you will need to endure your loss, and the comfort of knowing Jack is at peace and is in God’s hands in Heaven. Know he is watching over you and the family, with pride and loving care.
Jack, thanks for your lasting friendship, and fun memories, all the way back to our days at St. Mary’s. They dubbed us Mutt and Jeff, when we helped Coach Lapka, as managers of the basketball team, and the moniker stuck. We had so much fun, even when Coach caught us in a sparing session with boxing gloves and wearing football helmets in the equipment room, and made us spar in front of the team ! Good thing you took it easy on me ! Oh by the way, I never said thanks for stopping in at the grocery store while you were walking the Washington Ave. beat, during your days as a Patrolman. There was a pretty crusty bunch at the Bus Station, and it was always a relief to see a friendly face at 1:30 in the morning! Thanks for keeping tabs on our class mates and, all the hard work you put in on our Class Reunions. Through all these years, you kept it together for us and we really appreciated your dedication.
Jack, please know you will be sorely missed by all your friends and family. Rest in peace my friend,
The other half of thee Mutt and Jeff team,
Tony Filice
Suzanne Moore
July 22, 2019 at 6:58 pmMay your cherished memories of this great man bring you comfort and may knowing that he is in God’s loving embrace bring you peace.
Just Byington
July 22, 2019 at 8:10 pmCondolences to the entire Baylis family. Jack and I worked on class reunions for many years. I considered him a great friend
Judy Byington
Tom and Beth OConnell
July 23, 2019 at 5:54 amKim and Mike,
We were sorry to read about the loss of your Dad, Kim. We hope the time you spent together with your Dad and the memories you made will help you with the sorrow of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.
Don Sokoloski
July 23, 2019 at 8:32 amBarb, so sorry for your loss. You Jack & I spent many years working BINGO together at Cathlic Central back in the ’80’s & ’90,s My condolences to you & your family.
Sandy Kowalk-Thompson
July 23, 2019 at 8:33 amKeeping the Baylis Family in our thoughts and prayers! Fond memories / stories from my Dad (Art) and Jack working Friday night BINGO at Catholic Central. : ) May you be comforted by faith, family and friends.
TIMOTHY L BERTOTTI
July 23, 2019 at 2:24 pmTo: Barbara, Daughters and Grandchildren of Jack Baylis
Accept my deep condolences for your huge loss. What a terrific person! What a loyal friend!
Beneath the surface of his personality you could find evey good and redeeming trait known to man. He was sincere, loyal, faithful, ever ready to serve whatever role was cast upon him.
He was the rock and unifying force of the St. Mary Class of 1956, always keeping us informed and united. We are all fortunate to have shared part of our lives with Jack. I was lucky and proud to call him a dear friend. May God Bless his Heart and Soul forever. Tim and Mai Bertotti
Jerry and Julie Nash
July 24, 2019 at 7:25 amOur condolences go out to all of Jack’s family members. May God help each and everyone of them, during this time of great loss.
Jim and Louise Opperman
July 24, 2019 at 3:35 pmSo sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Jack and Jim started the Lansing Police Department together. We played many card games together as young couples with small children. Sorry to have lost touch over the years and life goes so fast.
Our kindest thoughts and prayers are with Barb and the family. We pray you will find comfort in your memories and those around you. Peace be with you all.
Gene & Donna Stout
July 25, 2019 at 2:26 pmOur condolences to the Baylis family. Jack will be missed by many. We really enjoyed his visits to Gene @ the hospital in recent months. Many good memories while working at LPD with him.
RIP Jack. See you on the other side.
Sharon Childs
July 25, 2019 at 3:08 pmCondolences to the family. Jack you were my neighbor and friend for 26 years you will be greatly missed by the Childs Family.
Marlene
July 28, 2019 at 9:08 pmDear Barb & Family ~
So sorry that Jack has passed! He played so many roles in life so well–family, community, church, and he kept our high school class in constant touch (and even “Safety Sam” and I….) What a tremendous repertoire he had! Lansing was so fortunate to have Jack in law enforcement! May the love you shared with Jack, and the memories you have of him, lessen your sorrow, and may your family and friends be a source of comfort.
Marlene Sheffer Terry
Steven and Sharon Penski and Family
July 31, 2019 at 1:19 pmThe Penski family is so so sorry for your loss. Jack was truly a good guy. He will be missed.
Lou Hayward
August 24, 2019 at 10:03 pmWill be missed at this year’s reunion
Was always the first to extend his hand and raised a good Son as Craig was the second to shake my hand. RIP SIR