11 Feb 1926 – 18 Nov 2015
Husband of Netta Rachel Cardon
Glenn Elwood Baum, our “you’ re a miracle Grampa”, was born February 11, 1926 to Livora May Willis and Earl Lester Baum, in La Grande, Oregon. He completed his earthly sojourn early Wednesday morning, November 18, 2015 in Twin Falls, Idaho due to a combination of symptoms related to living an exceptionally full and service-oriented life.
Glenn is survived by his beloved wife of forty-five years, Netta Rachel Cardon Baum, five daughters: Glenda Baum Moyes (Dan), Colleen Giles Moyes (David), Jan Baum Lambert, Carolyn Baum-Buttorff (Mark) and Laurie Baum, two sons: David Giles (Nita) and Craig Giles (Evyon), and many wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Livora Willis Baum and Earl Lester Baum, his only brother Vern Elwin Baum (12945), one daughter Kay Giles Fries and one son Robert Cardon Giles (Sandy).
After one year at the University of Idaho following High School Glenn returned to farming with his father in Jerome County, 7 miles east of Tipperary Corner . Through his work, mail-order electronics classes, and on-the job training Glenn developed skills though which he could build, repair and maintain houses, automobiles, and a wide variety of electronic equipment from tube radios and televisions to modern sound & lighting systems.
Glenn delighted in bringing into creation ideas which Netta could conceive in their numerous remodeling projects including their homes on Park Drive and South Blue Lakes Blvd., projects for family members, and their haven of happiness cabin on Elk Lake Road off the Little Salmon River near Riggins.
The family will receive visitors at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home Sunday from six to eight pm. Services are Monday 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 229 Park Avenue in Twin Falls. Visitation at 10:00. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to the Humanitarian Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which provides relief and assistance world-wide to peoples of all or no denominations. (Donation acknowledgement cards are not sent.) Gratitude is expressed to a multitude of kind and thoughtful medical personal who have cared for Glenn through his retirement years.
Personal and Caring Life Celebration Services are provided under the direction of Mike Parke. Additional information is available atwww.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com
Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Twin Falls, Twin Falls, Idaho
