Dr. David Charles Bauman

Biography: Dr. David Charles Bauman died on Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born in Little Rock on June 22, 1950 and deeply loved the city and people of Little Rock throughout his life. In his 73 years, he mended countless people's hearts as a physician and cardiologist with the Little Rock Cardiology Clinic and co-founder of the Arkansas Heart Hospital, and as a multi-instrument musician and band leader of the B-Flats and as the Director of Temple B'nai Israel's Music Program for decades.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy and her children; his daughters Rabbi Katie Bauman (Adam Eckstein) and Dr. Annie Bauman (Dylan White); his grandchildren Gracie, Mo, and Sammy Eckstein; and his brother and sister, Steve (Jill) Bauman and Merrill (Mike) Stern, his aunt Judy Grundfest, cousin and dear friend Suzi Davis, as well as beloved nieces, nephew, cousins, friends, bandmates, and healthcare colleagues.
He was predeceased by his parents Bobby and Bud Bauman and Katie and Annie's mother Susan Forsyth Bauman.
He formed and led several bands throughout his life, including Jubilation and Albatross in New Orleans, and of course his beloved B-Flats here in Little Rock. He traveled the country playing bass and keyboard in the bands of nationally renowned Jewish musicians. He was honored several times throughout his life both for his years of excellence in medicine and, along with Kathy, their relentless commitment and inspired leadership of the Jewish community of Arkansas.
He will be remembered by those whose hearts and bodies he healed throughout Arkansas and their families, and by those for whom he provided the soundtrack of so many weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, parties and reunions, religious services, and most of all by his family and friends who so loved and admired him.
Funeral services will take place on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 1pm at Temple B'nai Israel, 3700 N. Rodney Parham Road, with Rabbis Barry Block and John Kaplan officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Bauman Music Fund of Temple B'nai Israel, Henry S. Jacobs Camp, The American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice. May his memory always be a blessing. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com