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John David Baumstarck
VANCOUVER, WA - John David Baumstarck of Vancouver, WA, age 71, passed peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 1, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1951, to John and Rose (Kelsh) Baumstarck in Bismarck, ND.
John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jean (Pederson) Baumstarck; son John Baumstarck and daughter Gina (Baumstarck) Pierson; stepdaughter Ivy (Swonder) Adamosky and stepson Gregory Swonder; grandchildren Jade Elrod, Bastian Baumstarck, and Isla Pierson; 18 nieces and nephews, and 21 great nieces and nephews.
John is also survived by nine brothers and sisters: Leona (Rick Glatt), Ponca City, OK; Adam (Joan), Nashville, TN; Leo, Redmond, WA; Shirley (Mark Voss), Bismarck, ND; Linda (Jamie Carmichael), Ottertail, MN; Julie Rhoades, Loveland, CO; Rose (Greg Baranyk), Gainesville, FL; Hilary (Peggy), Bellingham, WA; Mary, Bismarck, ND.
John was preceded in death by his parents John and Rose; and brothers Richard Baumstarck and Allen Baumstarck.
As the first-born son (second-born overall) raised in Mandan, ND, John learned hard work and protected his 11 brothers and sisters. He was a prolific equine trainer who developed strong bonds with his horses.
After school, John served in the U.S. Air Force. After his military service, he fancied himself an entrepreneur and found his niche in carpentry and drywall finishing, where he realized great success. After retiring from the Union, John acquired his CDL and eventually founded his own trucking company. In his retirement, he loved to have his home full of family.
Wherever John went, he made friends, often regaling strangers with his stories. He could really work a room and thrived in social settings. He played guitar, loved motorcycles and horses, and was an avid karaoke singer; he enjoyed fishing and hosting gatherings; he was also a fan of Westerns, and football, notably the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks.
John's Celebration of Life will be held at The Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA on Feb. 25th at 2 p.m.
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Ally
February 14, 2023
My family had the pleasure of living across the street from John for a few years. He was a kind man who loved to stop and chat. He will be missed.
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John and Lauren Zueger
January 30, 2023
our deepest sympathy We had many good years with theB aumstarck family J ohn andJohn had alot of fun horse rides and stories to tellWhat a great family and our friends. John and Lauren Zueger
Richard Tentis
January 25, 2023
RIP John. We were old Air Force pals stationed in Grand Forks during 73-74. On weekends during the summer of 73 John and I would ride to Mandan for short visits. He had a Chevy Nova that was souped up like a racecar and our drives from Grand Forks to Mandan were never boring. He liked to drive fast.
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