Walter Baucom Obituary

Baucom, Walter ALBANY Walter Harold Baucom died peacefully on October 11, 2013 at the Teresian House in Albany. Walter was born on December 23, 1928 in Richmond, Va. He is the son of the late Ivey William Baucom and Ella Bradshaw Baucom and the husband of Janet K. Baucom of North Greenbush. Walter graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in electrical engineering and received his MBA from Harvard in 1954. After serving in the U.S Army, he and Janet married in 1958. Walter's career included Evans Baucom in Ohio and Sperry Rand in Massachusetts for several years before moving to Loudonville in 1970. He was employed by MTI in Latham for several years before beginning his own marketing and development business. Walter loved woodworking, making furniture and remodeling his home.His greatest love was his family and was happiest when they would all gather together. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Janet; sons, Scott of Massachusetts, Walter Jr. (Celeste) of Virginia and Andrew of Maryland; daughters, Amy Stoddard (John) of Latham and Jill Baucom (Robert Wason) of Loudonville. Walter also has seven grandchildren, Laura and Nicholas of Latham, Emily and Caroline of Virginia and Kali, Tess and Harrison of Massachusetts, as well as, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Sullivan of Florida, and has one brother, William Ernest (deceased). The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Teresian House for its very kind and loving care of Walter. Funeral services will be private. Those who wish may make a contribution in Walter's name are asked to help the Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 13, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Baucom

5 Entries

October 16, 2013

Amy & John,
Sorry for your loss. Life is the most precious gift. From reading about your dad, you were given a great one.
Blessings,
Bob and Vini

Kelley Hudson

October 14, 2013

Amy very sorry for your loss prayers to you and your family

Kelley and Rick
Ballston Spa

Megan Ruch

October 13, 2013

Dearest Mrs.Baucom,jill,Amy,Scott,Chip and Andrew.I am heartbroken over your Dad passing away. I know he is at peace now.I truly adored and loved your Dad.He has a special place in my heart.
I met you all when I was in 2nd grade when we were at Loudonville elementary school. Have the best childhood memories!I always loved walking from Cherry Tree through the Greenfields to your house on Chestnut Hill. Your Dad would open the door and put a smile on my face and make me laugh with his great sense of humor.
In the early 80's he knew I was looking for a job when I would run into him at the post office. So he took his valuable time to have me stop by his office and said " I will call Pickles " as we all know that his endearing nickname for Jill and my dearest friend who has always been there for me.I will always feel fortunate that he helped me get a framing job with jill and for that I am very grateful to him. It was the best job I have ever had!!! A million thanks Mr. Baucom. As you all and He will be forever in my thought and prayers. Love you all!

Mark Watson

October 13, 2013

I was so happy that I was able to befriend Walter at the Teresian House. I always looked forward to checking in with him and getting a smile. I hope I made his stay a little brighter. I'll miss him.

October 13, 2013

I sometimes look at my mother and wonder why she is still here. It's at those times that I can hear her voice saying "Before I go, there is someone I want you to meet".....and that's how I got to meet Walter Baucom and his family. Whenever I said hello to Walter, he would give me the biggest smile and as impossible as it may seem,his blue eyes became even more blue. For someone who supposedly couldn't speak, he was able to always tell you how special you are. I was inspired by the devotion of his family and will always treasure the times we shared with our Teresian House Family. As the daughter of a World War II vet and mother of an Iraq War vet, it is with the utmost respect that I say to you, Walter,thank you for your service to our country.
And thank you, Mommy, for making sure I got to meet Walter and his family before you go....-Shelley Malone Walsh

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