Dr. Harold Stevens Bailey, father of Rev. Gwen Mader, died on November 8, 2017. Please hold Gwen and her family in your hearts and prayers. Dr. Bailey and his wife Barbara were active in the Brookings First United Methodist Church and many will remember that he was the “radio voice” of the church, broadcasting services for over 11 years. In addition, he was comfortable in the pulpit and preached on many occasions in Brookings area churches.

The funeral services for Dr. Bailey were held at Brookings First United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 18, 2017.  A full obituary for Dr. Bailey is listed here.