Name: Baij Nath Sharma    Date of Death: July 26, 2015         Date of Birth: December 15, 1921

Father’s Name: Narsingh Dass Sharma

Mother’s Name: Bhag Wanti Sharma

Born December 15, 1921, Punjab, India; died July 26, 2015, Greenfield, Indiana.

Survived by his wife Vidya.

Five children Santosh (Som, deceased), Nutan (Murari), Narinder (Jyoti), Rajinder (Rachna) and Ashok (Kiran).

Nine grandchildren Sujay Kaushal and Sujata Kaushal (Santosh/Som), Kirti Kaushal (Nutan/Muari), Rimcy and Rajni (Narinder/Jyoti) Natasha (Rajinder/Rachna), Ashleen, Ashley and Alicia (Ashok and Kiran).

Five great grandchildren – Akash (Sujay/Neha), Ananya and Ameya (Sujata/David), Diya and Arman (Kirti/Dinesh)

Preceeded in death by: Son-in-law Som Nath Kaushal

Education: He obtained a Gold medal and full scholarship in high school for obtaining the highest grades in the state. He received a BA in English from University of Punjab (Lahore during the British Raj) in 1945. After India gained its independence in 1947, he settled in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Employment: He pursued a successful career as Octroi Superintendent with Municipal Committee, Amritsar Corporation, Amritsar.

He loved walking, reading, and teaching. He took pride in tutoring his children and grandchildren.

After his retirement in 1992; he immigrated to the United States and became a US citizen in 1997. He has been an active member of the Greenfield community for over 20 years. He enjoyed volunteering for associations such as – Hope House of Greenfield, Boys and Girls Club, Shares, and Head Start.

His contributions were recognized by the Mayor of Greenfield (Patricia Elmore) several times.

1995 Certificate of Appreciation Award – Foster Grandparent’s Program

1996 Key to the City of Greenfield