Bailey O'Connor

A beautiful daughter, step-daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Bailey Marie O’Connor left this world unexpectedly at 33 years old on February 16, 2020. Bailey was born in Loveland, Colorado on November 11, 1986 to Mark and Marvel (Schulze) O’Connor. She resided in Loveland her entire life attending Laurene Edmonson Elementary School, Lucille Erwin Middle School and Loveland High School.  Bailey excelled in school. She was on the Honor Roll throughout her entire education. After graduating from High School, she received a Paralegal Degree. That was her calling!  She returned to CSU Global to study Human Resource Management and had nearly completed that degree.  She was a member of the   Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society , Golden Key International Honor Society. She was also a Certified Notary Public. Bailey began working at The Tanning Salon in Loveland at 14 years old and gained many friends over the years. Upon graduating as a Paralegal, she worked at Lathrop Law Office in Fort Collins and was then fortunate to join Superior Debt Services as a Paralegal and Debt Negotiator. She loved her work family! Bailey had the most beautiful smile that could light up your soul. She was stylish, funny, caring, and compassionate. She loved jewelry, always had a knack of changing her hair color and style quite often.  She loved flowers and had a passion for growing vegetables. She was an amazing cook. Bailey expressed herself with many colorful tattoos; each and every one had deep meaning – they were truly beautiful.  Gus, her American Bulldog was one of those tattoos. She had such a love for animals. Bailey loved the water whether it be the beach, paddle boarding, boating, jet skiing – and the faster the better!  She traveled extensively during her early years in life to San Francisco, San Diego, Florida, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Mexico just to name a few. She was able to take a friend on many vacations which made them even more special to her. Bailey has so many beautiful, caring, compassionate friends. When you think of her, celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest. Bailey was preceded in death by her father, Mark O’Connor; brother, Travis O’Connor; grandfather, LeRoy Ross; Uncle, Jim Elliott; Cousin, Bryan Ross. She leaves behind her mother, Marvel, and step-father, Jay Schulze; step-mother, Tracy (Butch) Russell; grandmothers, DeLores Ross and Ginger Schulze; best friend and partner, Bobby Held; sister, Dallas Everitt; uncles, Bruce (Kris) Ross, Jerry (Bette) Ross; cousins, Mike Ross, Melissa (Dan) Garrett, Steven (Jessica) Ross; great aunt, Lilas (Jerry) Neitzel;  and many other dear relatives and friends. A  Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Viegut Funeral Home, located at 1616 N Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado 80538. A reception will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Larimer County Humane Society in memory of Bailey.