Doris Helen Baumgarten

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Doris Baumgarten Obituary

Baumgarten, Doris Boos (Lazare) Doris H. Baumgarten, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at age 87 in St. Louis, MO. Doris is survived by her three children, Gaye (Louis) Appel, John (Debbie) Lazare and Paul (Mary) Lazare; seven grandchildren, Julie (Jim) Tomsula, Jason (Annette) Gerlitz Appel, Jennell Appel, Sarah Lazare, Philip (Liz), Maggie, Katie, and John Paspalas; six greatgrandchildren, Britney, Brooke and Bear Tomsula, Philip and Alexandra Paspalas and Taiya Marie Appel; sister-in-law Cappy Boos and her children Kitty Swanson, Bill (Sarah) Boos, Mary (Ben) Goodman, Danny (Terry) Boos. Doris was born on August 22, 1925 to the late Wilfred and Helen Boos of St. Louis, MO. She attended Little Flower grade school, Villa Duschene high school and Maryville College. Doris and her school girlfriends continued their friendships all these years and would meet for lunch on a monthly basis. Doris married Simon L. Baumgarten and they lived in Clayton, MO. Doris and Simon were avid St. Louis Blues fans and attended almost every home game at the St. Louis Arena. Doris gave back to her community by volunteering as treasurer and organizing numerous fundraisers for the Lasky Cleft Palette Center. She loved entertaining, cooking and gardening. Doris also had many pets but her favorite is her precious yorkie Tillie. Following Simon's death in 2001, she moved to a condominium in Shrewsbury where she lived independently until her passing. Doris's strong faith and ever positive attitude was an inspiration to her family and friends alike. Her warm, loving, gracious and fun loving approach to life was uplifting to everyone that knew her and is greatly missed by her loving family and many friends. Services: Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Visitation at Little Flower Church, 1264 Arch Terrace in Richmond Heights, MO from 9:30 AM until the start of Mass at 10 AM. Interment at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower School, 1275 Boland Place, Richmond Heights, MO 63117.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Doris Baumgarten

10 Entries

Bev Winterer

October 30, 2022

Love and miss her every day

Elinor Burstein

November 11, 2012

To Gaye,Paul, John and the rest of the clan, I'm so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. She was an integral part of our family for many years and always a joy to be with. We will all miss her sunny disposition and wonderful smile. My sincere condolences to all of you.

Steve Loomstein

November 6, 2012

I am sorry to hear that Aunt Doris has passed away. I have very fond memories of being at her house when I was a kid at her Christmas Parties and other dinners.

Jacqueline (Mrs Roy) Daniels

November 6, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear that Doris has died. I remember her fondly from our days at Annunciation (where our children attended grade school together). She was alot of fun and always laughing. We spent many nights playing Canasta with Faye, Ruthie and Nita. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Jacqueline Daniels

November 6, 2012

I'm so sorry to heat that Doris has died. I remember her fondly from our days at Annunciation (where our children attended school). We spent many nights playing Canasta with Faye, Ruthie and Nita. She was always laughing and full of fun. My deepest sympathy to her family.

November 6, 2012

Dear Gaye and family,
My heart is so saddened for the loss of my most treasured friend, Doris. She was the highlight of my Friday's at the Salon. I will always treasure my memories of her and will miss her and her wonderful smile forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Love, Bev Winterer (St. Clair, Mo.:-(.

Kelley

November 5, 2012

My condolences go out to Doris's family. I am so sorry for your loss. It was such a pleasure taking care of Doris and spending time with you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy RN

November 5, 2012

It was such a pleasure to take care of Doris. She was such warm and caring woman. My thoughts are prayers are with her family.

Anita Sedorcek

November 5, 2012

My heart is so saddened...I have never met such a positive person in all my years. Doris was an inspiration to me as well as a wonderful friend, she made me laugh so much! A devout Catholic who always looked for the good in everyone and loved her children. I will miss my sweet, funny lady! Rest in peace dear Doris

Edith SPRUNG MCGRATH

November 5, 2012

So sorry to hear about a special women I remember her well.
Edith Sprung McGrath

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