Jack Baum

Jack was a native of Syracuse, NY. Prior to retirement in 1993, he was a member of the (BAC) Bricklayers and Craftsmen Union and also The United Auto Workers Union Local 624 for 17 years.

Jack served in the United States Army during the years 1952-1954 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse, NY.

The great game of golf was Jack’s lifelong passion and he became a “scratch” player. Memberships included both Westvale Golf Club in Camillus, New York and Tuscarora Golf Club in Marcellus. After moving to Florida, Jack frequently played Fairwinds Golf Course in Fort Pierce, where his grandson, Matt Baum, serves as Head Professional.

Surviving relatives include his wife of 60 years, Roberta C. Baum, daughter, Cynthia L. Baum, of Fort Pierce, FL, sons, Scott P. Baum, of Raleigh, NC, Mark L. Baum, of Syracuse, NY, brothers, Paul J. Baum Jr., of Camillus, NY and Craig D. Baum, of Palm Desert, CA, one grandson, Matthew S. Baum, of Fort Pierce, FL, two granddaughters, Ashley (Baum) VanderVelde and Nicole Baum of Raleigh, NC, four great granddaughters, Lillyanna Elizabeth Baum, Isabella Mattison Baum, Grace Jenalee Baum and Chloe Elizabeth VanderVelde.

A Memorial Tribute for Jack will be held:

Saturday, September 20, 2014 @ 1 PM

Christ Community Church

3644 Warners Road

Syracuse, New York 13209

Directions can be found @ www.cccsyracuse.com

Guests are invited to join Jack's family and friends for lite refreshments onsite following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Pierce First Church of the Nazarene 611 Gardenia Avenue Fort Pierce FL 34982 or www.fortpiercechurch.com/

Arrangements are under the care of Aycock Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL.

Should You Go First

Should you go first and I remain

To walk the road alone,

I'll live in memory's garden, dear,

With happy days we've known.

In Spring I'll wait for roses red,

When fades the lilac blue,

In early Fall, when brown leaves call

I'll catch a gimpse of you.

Should you go first and I remain

For battles to be fought,

Each thing you've touched along the way

Will be a hallowed spot.

I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile,

Though blindly I may grope,

The memory of your helping hand

Will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first and I remain

To finish with the scroll,

No lenght'ning shadows shall creep in

To make this life seem droll,

We've known so much of happiness,

We've had our cup of joy,

And memory is one gift of God

That death cannot destroy.

Should you go first and I remain,

One thing I'd have you do:

Walk slowly down that long, lone path,

For soon I'll follow you.

I'll want to know each step you take

That I may walk the same,

For some day down that lonely road

You'll hear me call your name.

By Albert Kennedy “Rosey” Rowswell