Thaddeus Jude Bailey

Thaddeus Jude Bailey of Plainwell passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the age of 66 due to heart failure. He was the son of Dr. John and Blanche (Ailward) Bailey. He is survived by his son Matthew (Stacy) Bailey, two stepsons, Caleb (Michele) and Levi (Jessica) Scheenstra, eight grandchildren (Katelyn, Jackson, Johanna, Ethan, Claire, Cecilia, Josiah, and Jacob), one great grandchild (Rylan), and many, many friends whom he considered family. Thad was born in Kalamazoo on September 23rd, 1954 and lived most of his life in Plainwell. He graduated from Plainwell High School and earned a registered nursing degree from KVCC after working at James River. He then spent 25 years in ICU/CCU at Borgess Hospital where he cared for the sick and dying. He liked trains, music, playing guitar, drag races (John Force especially) and football. He had a lot of favorite football teams (UofM, Patriots, Chiefs to name a few). He loved Black Sabbath before it was cool. More than anything, he loved his family. He was a compassionate person who made those close to him feel loved. His family will be announcing a celebration of life after the pandemic is over.