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1988
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2020
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Eric Baum Obituary
On Monday, April 6, 2020, Eric Paul Baum, loving son, brother and war veteran, passed away peacefully at age 32 in his home in Navarre, Florida.
Eric was born on March 30, 1988 in Margate, Florida to Charles and Karen Baum. Eric grew up in Boca Raton Florida. He obtained his Florida Emergency Medical Technician license before starting his service in the United States Air Force where he began his career 2008-2017 as a Crew Chef supporting the B-2 at Whitman, AFB, Missouri, then subsequently as a Flying Crew Chief / Staff Sergeant supporting the J and H model 130 aircraft at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. Eric was combat veteran with numerous deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East. He serviced the Operation Enduring Freedom and NATO resolution while working closely with Navy Seals. Eric earned several awards during his Air force tenure and was honorably discharged due to injuries endured during his last mission. Upon medical honorable discharge, Eric continued his support the love for his country and the Military by obtaining an A.M.P license and securing a position as a civilian FCC Certified Aircraft Mechanic on Hurlburt Field, Florida with a military contractor.
Eric was a proud and dedicated hard working man who loved supporting his country and our military. As a child, Eric played school and travel baseball. He had a love for riding dirt bikes and fishing. Eric had a passion for his family, offshore fishing, boating and his dogs. He was out on the water any chance he had and was a huge dog lover. Eric took pride in always looking out for his family and friends, especially his Mother, Karen. Eric was honest, loyal, funny and entertaining person to be around. He made everyone laugh with his playful corky banter. Eric touched so many lives and will be greatly missed by friends and family. The discipline and patriotism Eric learned in the Air Force never left him, as friends and family will attest.
Eric was preceded in death by his grandfather, Julius Baum.
Eric is survived by his father, Charles Baum; mother, Karen Baum; sister, Sheri Menke and brother in law, Matthew Menke and his niece and nephew, Isabella and Maddox; his loving grandmothers, Eleanor Rosenthal and Thelma Thibodeau; grandfather, Maurice Thibodeau along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves behind his beloved girlfriend, Ashlea and her three children, McKinzey, Wade, and Michael, in addition to his two beloved dogs, Winnie and Nitro.
Eric will be laid to rest in the Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, his Military Honorary Service will be postponed until this summer, followed by a celebration of life in Navarre, Florida. A formal notice of the date and time will to be determined.
In the interim, instead of sending flowers to the family, please donate in honor or memory of Eric to Wounded Warrior Project by calling 855.448.3997 or by clicking the link below,
Memories and Condolences
for Eric Baum
mckinzey hogan
April 25, 2025
i miss you eric, i found your obituary 5 years later on the same day you died. me, the twins and my mom. miss you.
Virginia Levey
May 9, 2020
So very sorry for this tremendous loss. Eric, you will be missed. Watch over your family. . I know you will. Rest in Peace :(
Jean Whelan
April 15, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to Karen, Charlie and Sherri. Our kids grew up together from preschool to high school. Many years of sitting on bleachers to cheer the boys at little league and middle school games. Eric was always helpful. He drove our daughters to their prom and to the airports in the wee hours of the morning. His accomplishments through his lifetime are commendable.
Tommy Bender
April 15, 2020
Im gonna miss all the fishing stories. I never got a chance to go on the boat with you but the memories will last a life time. You will be missed by so many.
Sheri Elli and Eric
April 14, 2020
C Lus
April 14, 2020
My heart breaks for you all. I have no words that will help you at this time but you have my love, my support and my shoulder for as long as you need it. I loved Eric, his smile, his silly looks but most of all his loyalty and love for his family. Eric you will be missed but you will forever be loved and remembered by us all.
Love Cindi.
A
Yvette LeBlanc
April 14, 2020
Our deepest sympathy from Robert and Yvette LeBlanc and family.
Linda Thibodeau
April 14, 2020
My name is Linda Thibodeau (daughter of Gilbert Thibodeau), I just heard about my cousin Karens loss of her son. On behalf of my two brothers Gilles and Jacques, myself and our life partners, please accept our deepest condolences to you and the family. I have one son who will turn 40 this fall....I cant start to imagine your pain for losing Eric so young!
Be brave, with ❤
Amr Elsayed
April 14, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lee and Gilbert Pelletier
April 14, 2020
Karen and family. So sorry on the loss of your son Eric. Too soon. So young. Our prayers are with yours at this time. R.I.P. Eric
Max and Peggy Ballew
April 14, 2020
Baum Family✝!
COMRAD Eric, was our neighbor. A friend for Life. He was always available when we needed him. He mowed our grass, kept our dogs, ran errands, fixed our mower, and helped us when we moved away. Definitely a friend indeed when in need. Rest in Peace, Comrad Eric. We are going to miss you along with your friends and family. Forever in our memory, our Brother. God Speed in afterlife, Prayers and Blessings to all✝❤!
Scott Kures
April 14, 2020
Rest in Peace, Brother! You will be missed by so many!
James Metzger
April 14, 2020
May the pastures always be green for you. God speed.
Peggy Page
April 14, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Monica Loss
April 13, 2020
Baum,
Always the life of the party, the comeback king! You were always so much fun to be around and loved by so many. Im lucky to be able to say that you where my friend. Thank you for all the good times, you will be dearly missed by so many.
neil Fowler
April 13, 2020
Rest in Peace, Brother. God Speed.
Patrick Vincent
April 13, 2020
Eric, we had such great memories back in Missouri, from the good and bad times at work, to the trails on the ATVs and dirt bikes, I still remember (and have the picture) of you jumping over me on your dirt bike. This world suffered a great loss, and you will truly be missed by all. My only regret is that we didn't keep in close contact after we both left Whiteman. RIP brother, we will take it from here.
Kyle Helton
April 13, 2020
"Rocky", you were a joy to work with and could always be counted on for a good laugh even when work was rough. My deepest condolences go out to the Baum family. Gone too soon...you'll be sorely missed, but never forgotten. God speed, brother.
Brad Jones
April 13, 2020
Rest In Peace brother. Prayers to all his friends and loved ones. He will be missed.
Zach Smith
April 13, 2020
Eric, from our time we knew each other in the Air Force you always left your mark on everyone. Till we meet again Brother.
David Thibodeau
April 13, 2020
I have been so proud of what Eric has accomplished. I am still in disbelief. The world is at a loss without him. I wish there was a way to send some hugs to you all, Charlie, Karen and Sheri. I wish there was more I could do. I am feeling a huge loss...
Susan Lucas
April 13, 2020
Heartbreaking. My prayers to the entire family as I know how close you all were.
Frances and Rob Bussard
April 13, 2020
Eric was a generous friend and son. He was always ready to lend a hand; washing his dad's boat or fixing a lawn mower...he could fix anything! You could count on him. Most of the time that I saw Eric, he would have his mother in tow. He was always looking out for her. We will miss his ready smile and conversations over the fence. Eric left much too soon, leaving broken hearts of family and friends whose lives will never be the same. We love the entire Baum family and are praying daily. May the Lord bless you, and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you. And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you. And give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26. Amen.
Sheryl Goldberg
April 13, 2020
There are truly no words to express sympathy at this time. Please accept my deepest condolences to you & your family in your time of need.
Debra Dorey DiRocco
April 13, 2020
Charlie and Family.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Eric.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
Sandy Truitt
April 13, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
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