Beverly Baum's Obituary
Beverly Ann Baum of Ames Iowa died February 25, 2016 at Israel Family Hospice House. A gathering reception will be 4:00-6:00 p.m. March 22, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. Bev was born in Dubuque on June 13, 1940 the daughter of William and Ruby Baum. She graduated from Clarke College in Dubuque in 1963 with a Bachelors of Arts in history. Bev worked at the Dubuque Public Library until 1968. She taught one year at La Junta Catholic School in Colorado moving to Ames in 1969. Bev was the Media Specialist at Edwards School from 1969 until her retirement in 1999. She received her Master's from the University of Northern Iowa. Bev was very active after retirement where she was a member of AAUW, ISU Women's Club, P. Buckley Moss Society and Red Hat Club, and led two area book clubs. She volunteered at the Ames Public Library, where she was on the board of trustees from 1981 until 1987. She also volunteered many hours at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Bev loved to travel in the United States and abroad, including a trip to China. Beverly is survived by a niece, Paula Hefel of Dubuque, nephew, Bill Post of Texas, and 4 great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, and a sister Lynda. Memorials may be sent to the Ames Public Library or to AAUW. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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