"Condolences to the whole family. I remember when Linda was born I new she was special then and she is special now. I know she will be greatly missed."
In loving memory of
Linda M. Baum
September 6, 1967 - July 9, 2016
Linda Marie Baum, 48, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at her home.
Linda was born September 6, 1967, the daughter of Donald F. and Mary K. Lucas Baum.
A lifelong resident of Keokuk, Linda was employed at the Park Ridge Workshop in Montrose for twenty-five years. She was baptized at All Saints Catholic Church. She loved her family, friends, and pets. She enjoyed fishing, Special Olympics, computer, board games, crafts, cooking, puzzles, and scrapbooks. She loved to go bowling and enjoyed Special Needs Prom. Linda had a tree that she decorated at the holiday. She was an avid Cubs Fan. She loved to be outside and she loved life.
Linda is survived by her mother, Mary Baum of Keokuk, Iowa; five brothers and one sister: Randy (Carol) Baum of Triangle, Virginia; Mike Baum of Keokuk, Iowa; Steven (Kelly) Baum of Queen City, Texas; Mary Jo Bowen of Keokuk, Iowa; David (Cassie) Baum of Keokuk, Iowa and Andy (LeAnn) Baum of Keokuk, Iowa; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews; special friends: Calvin Timmerman, Dr. Veeder and crew of Carthage and Macomb, Nicole and Mark Otte, and Tyler Newberry.
Linda is preceded in death by her father, sister, Cindy Eppers; nephew, Joshua Thomas Baum; three siblings: Jerri Ann, Kevin and Vincent, paternal grandparents Earl and Grace Baum, maternal grandparents Jerry and Maxine Lucas.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 15, 2016, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers at 1212 Concert Street with Sim Tolbert officiating. Visitation will be held after 3:00 PM on Thursday July 14, 2016 at 1212 Concert Street with family meeting friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to Lymphoma Society or Special Needs Prom.
Tributes
"Linda & I went to school together & also worked together in Montrose Iowa at park ridge workshop my condolence to the family sorry to hear the loss of Linda may god be with u all durning this hard time "
"LeAnn and Baum family, I wanted you to know I was thinking of you during this sad time and praying for comfort. Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." "
"Mike, Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories, in fellowship with family and friends, and in knowing that so many care. God bless you all in this most difficult time. Jan & Ron"
"Mary and family, We are so very sorry to hear about Linda. She was such a sweetheart. Our deepest sympathy to you. May our loving heavenly Father wrap His arms around you all with love and comfort during this time. ((Hugs)) and prayers to all..... "
"Our deepest sympathy to the Baum family on the passing of their daughter. Bless you all in this time of sorrow. From an old schoolmate of Mary Kathryn's"
"The Baum family were neighbors of ours as long as I can remember. Loved knowing Linda as a child and was always amazed at how quick witted she was. Allot of fond memories of her and our childhood friends, the Baums
So sorry she has passed and may God hold all of you in his arms during this list difficult time. "
"So sorry to hear about Linda. I know that when ever Linda and Tracy were together they were always laughter and fun had by both of them. Will miss her Hugs and Prayers to the family."