May 06, 1951 - May 15, 2016
Gerald Lee Baum Obituary (Age 65) Passed away May 15, 2016. He was born May 6, 1951 at Deaconess Hospital to Russell and Luella Baum. He grew up and went to school in Waitsburg, WA. He married Kathryn December 21, 1974 in Walla Walla, WA where he continued to work during this time as a forklift operator at various processing plants until he decided to move to Spokane. While in Spokane he worked as a mill worker until he found his true calling as a health care giver at Eastern Interlake Hospital. He worked there until an auto injury disabled him, forcing early retirement. He continued to live in Spokane caring for his cats Bear and Fluffy. Throughout his life he enjoyed social gatherings with friends and family, camping, rafting, bowling, golf, watching movies, water sports, playing pool and watching football, until his health began to fail after a throat cancer diagnosis. Gerald is survived by his son Terry Baum (Cerissa) of Spokane, WA; granddaughter Chandra Baum of Spokane, WA; brother Steve Baum of Spokane, WA and numerous nephews. He is preceded by his father Russell Hosterman Baum; mother Luella Mae (Grove) Baum; brother David Lynn Baum. During this time we would like to give a special thank you to Diane and Mike for their exceptional loving, care, kindness and support during his final few months. We love you Dad, and you will always be in our hearts and memories. Rest in peace. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Gerald, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events MAY 15
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