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Valor Baum Obituary
1941-2022
Sebastopol, CA
Valor Baum, aka Valora Tree, died on March 27, 2022 in Sebastopol, CA where she lived for many years.
She was born in Seattle Washington on Dec 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor.
Her mother, Abby Beveridge Baum, also known as Gloria Baum, named her daughter Valor, inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill she was listening to on the radio just before Valora was born in which he used the word Valor.
Valora's father was Franz Baum, Sr, a distinguished painter in the German Expressionist school.
The family moved from Seattle to the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1943. During the ensuing years Valora became a skilled equestrian, owning and training a number of horses throughout her life.
In 1959, she decided to become an actor and enrolled in the Pasadena playhouse to study acting. During that time, she chose the stage name, Valora Noland as her stage name and moved to Hollywood.
Valora's film career included roles in The Rifleman, Beach Party, Muscle Beach party, The Donna Reed Show, and War Wagon with John Wayne and Kirk Douglas. she also had several guest roles in the following TV shows, The Man from Uncle, The Virginian, Star Trek and Mannix.
Later on, Valora left show business and became an accomplished photographer, contributing to a number of exhibitions in Sonoma County where she lived, as well as numerous other venues.
She also wrote two books, Horse Stories and Water Lily Ponds. a volume of poetry.
Her beauty, creativity and vibrant spirt left many gifts for so many people to enjoy.
She is survived by her brother, Franz Baum, her sister, Ziska Baum, her niece Arlene Baum and her nephews Carl, Stan , Eric and David.
If you wish to make a meaningful donation in Valora's memory, please donate to Operation Smile, an orginazation Valora was fond of.
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Star Trek fan
January 16, 2025
Always wonder about her when watching patterns of force. Usually when I look her up there's no information. Now I see that she had a full life. I'm glad. I was always sad to hear that she gave up acting because she was forced to wear a swastika on her uniform in Star Trek. RIP
JOE PASCUZZO
November 2, 2024
Just watched her on the Rifleman show, "High Country."
Such a beautiful young lady. I am glad she had a full life. Her mother was very thoughtful in naming her during what was surely a trying time for the world then. RIP Valor
Steve Favazza Jr
September 14, 2023
I never knew you, Valor, but was nonetheless touched by your beauty and warm energy. May you rest in eternal peace.
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Javier Alonso
September 12, 2023
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Ken Sargent
August 8, 2023
Sorry to hear of Valora's passing. A candidate for "Most Beautiful Woman Of All Time".
Jim Cayon
December 28, 2022
.....wish that I had KNOWN her (ASIDE from a network-renewed 'Star Trek', only-NOW first-season 'Mannix' episode) well before she was gone last March - seems we might've had MUCH common ground to explore, and shared more than a few sensibilities : (
Wayne traube
December 19, 2022
Just watched her on the rifleman series as a blonde. I think it was called high country not sure.
Marty Wysinger
December 7, 2022
She was my neighbor here in Cloverdale California I surely miss her smiling face and she always planted flowers throughout the RV park
Leo
November 26, 2022
Just watched Muscle Beach. You certainly were beautiful beyond words ! Rest In Peace Lady.
Cynthia
September 25, 2022
I have always enjoyed watching you in The War Wagon. May you rest in peace.
Dave
September 12, 2022
Watching you on the Rifleman you were a great actor and most beautiful lady may you RIP
Chuck Hart
July 3, 2022
Just watching you on The Virginian. You were great. So sorry you're gone.
Eric Baum
April 20, 2022
Our Auntie had the most beautiful smile she would light up the room when she walked into it ,her wisdom was great beyond her years .Auntie you will be missed and love forever
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