James N. Baumgarten

Jim and I served for a time as companions in the West Central States many years ago. He was a stalwart missionary who was very meticulous about abiding by the rules our mission president gave us. Hard working and deeply committed. They have a top missionary available beyond the veil today.

Dear Gerry and Family,
I wanted to let you know I am sorry for the loss of your husband,father,and friend. Bishop Baumgarten is a very special man. I feel lucky in a way that I was able to help him as he suffered through the ravages of his illness. He did so with dignity. I don't remember him much as my bishop I was quite young but I know he had some special experiences with my family. I so appreciated you and your daughter sharing the experience about my grandfather Newell Tolman. I...

Gerry, Thelma and I will be thinking of you and Jim during the funeral. Thelma is in Huntsman Hospital with cancer or we would be there. All memories of Gerry and Jim are good ones. I treasure the short time I worked with Jim in the mission field. May God bless and comfort you and the family, Gerry.

Richard I. Corey (801) 943-1609

Baumgarten Family..Our hearts are with you all at this time of loss. We loved your dad (husband) and heve great memories of you all. Our folks admired Jim (and Gerry), and we all benefited by being your neighbors. Our prayers are for you all, but we are glad that Jim is over this lengthy illness. Love, The Tolman Family

GERRY YOU MAY NOT KNOW ME BUT I LIVED IN YOUR WARD COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND WAS GOOD FRIEDNS WITH BECKY AND JOSEPH AND REMEMBER COMING TO YOUR HOUSE A FEW TIMES. I AM SORRY TO HEAR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND TELL BECKY HELLO FOR ME
JAMIE HARRIS

Gerry, I remember Jim as devoted to you as any person could be. I hope you know that we hold you in fond memories. Continued blessings.
Larry and Pat Ashby

Gerry and Family
Gerry, I wanted to send my condolences to you and your family at this time. My prayers are with all of you,I pray for love and peace through all of this. You will miss this wonderful man, may the Lord be with you all through this sad time.

Karen DeSpain Timothy

Gerry and family, my condolences for your loss of a wonderful man. Jim was loved greatly by myself, Katarina, Erika and Anna. I will always remember the summer nights that Jim would play his harmonica so Katarina could dance beneath the stars. Jim- Thank you for always loving us and making us feel welcome in your family. We will always cherish the memories we have of you.

Dear Gerry, I am Carroll and Shirley Nichols son. I have found memeories of Jim and you as weel as your family. I am sending the obituary to my parents so they know. Please accept my heart felt sympathy for Jim's death. I will always remember him for his devotion to the Gospel and the example he was to all that he came in contact with.