Evanston, Illinois
Aug 17, 1954 – Jan 7, 2014
Age 59. Beloved son of the late Bernie and Barbara Baum; devoted father of Zachary and Emily Baum; loving brother of Jonathan (Bonnie) Baum, Victoria Baum (David Houle) and Lisa (Steve) Kritz; dear uncle of 7. David was a lawyer, devoted fatalistic Chicago sports fan and "Mayor of Central...
Read MoreDavid and I went to 3rd and 4th grade together and stayed in touch through all the years. We both gravitated to legal practice, and this morning I missed him sharply. Thank G-D for our friendship and our memories. We loved each other's families and shared stories of life up to the end. Thank you David.
Tom Blumenthal
October 30, 2021
I was very sorry to hear of David's passing. He truly was a delightful soul and a pleasurable lawyer to deal with.. My condolences to his family and loved ones. Grace Wein
January 27, 2015
It's been a long time since I last saw David - probably 10-15 years after Beloit. We were on the Israeli Seminar for 4 months together and more. He was a true character, with lots of spontaneity and humor. Lots of fun memories. Earl Berkson
April 01, 2014
My heart hurts hearing this news. My family has known and used David for 30 years. He was such a magnetic soul and he always made me feel like a million bucks every time we spoke. My mother passed away to cancer 6 years ago and he always spoke so highly of her saying how she was his favorite client ever and that he missed her. I hope you two have found one another and are living it up on the other side. My deepest condolences go out to David's family as his energy here on earth will be...
Jenna Sypult
January 29, 2014 | Lindenhurst, IL
My deepest condolonces to Mr. Baums family.
Bustamante Family.
Shawn Bustamante
January 16, 2014 | Carrier Mills, IL
My deepest condolences to the Baum family.He truly was one of a kind. For me, he seemed like a guy who would have your back. I havent seem him in some years but I will always remember his spirit.
Howard Felix
January 15, 2014 | Highland Park, IL
David was so alive to the world and his memory will remain with me as joy.
Julie Rosenbaum
January 14, 2014
David came when my brother, Bruce, died. I will never forget how much he cheered and comforted me at such a miserable and awful time. He always made me laugh so much--the world is darker without him in it.
Joyce Levy
January 13, 2014 | Skokie
My sincere condolences to all of Dave's family, but especially to Zach and Emily. I always enjoyed my encounters with your dad, and regret that it's been some time now since I last saw him. I remember him coaching Zach's baseball team (2nd grade!) and how enthusiastic and kind he was to the kids. I also remember, Emily, that he coached your 3rd grade basketball team, and how much fun he seemed to have. Your dad was smart and funny and "a character." He will be missed by many. May his memory...
Rachel Hayman
January 13, 2014