William Boyd "Bill" Bauman

Tribute William Boyd Bauman was born in Great Falls, Montana as the fourth son of Bob and Julie Bauman in 1952. He grew up in Medical Lake where he established lifelong friendships and found his zest for life. Bill met Sue Maio while cruising Riverside and she won over his heart and later took his last name, 49 years ago. Sirissa was their only child and was the princess that completed the family. Bill was a huge Zags fan, loved his Seahawks, and was a lifetime Buffalo Bills fan. Annual visits to Big Sky and the Oregon coast were memorable, although spending time with Sue was likely his most cherished time. Bill and Sue lived harmoniously with Justin, Sirissa, & grandkids (Maddy & Drew) on a property in the Spokane Valley where serenity, endless chores, and family converged. It was here that Bill was at peace surrounded by family & friends and enjoying retirement. Bill was a great listener, mentor, professional, son, brother, husband, father, papa, & friend and so much more. May your spirit live free as you await the rest of us. Until then, know that we love you endlessly and you live forever in our memories. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Julie, father Bob, brother Lonnie. Survived by his wife Sue, daughter Sirissa & son-in-law Justin Greger, granddaughter Madelyn, grandson Drew, brother Larry (Terri), Jim (Diane), Barbara Bauman, numerous nieces, nephews, and Wayne & Sheila Maio. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Medical Lake Bill Bauman athletic Memorial Fund. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/medical-lake-dollars-for-scholars/bill-bauman-athletic-memorial-fund or PO Box 672, Medical Lake, WA 99022. Funeral will be held Sunday, May 7th at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Vianney, 503 N Walnut, Spokane Valley, WA 99206. Please share your memories of Bill on his Tribute Wall.