Robin (Rob) Rob Bruce Bauman

Robin (Rob) Bruce Bauman was born August 18, 1947 in Allentown, PA to Bruce & Irene Bauman. Rob passed away in Carrollton, TX November 13, 2011 after a long battle with COPD. He was raised in Yakima, WA and never lost the love for the Northwest. The word Amazing comes up a lot when talking about him. He lived his life in Technicolor. Husband. Rob and Cindy were married on December 3, 1982 and moved to Texas to be near family shortly thereafter. They loved to go camping with the kids and enjoyed spending vacation time in Colorado where Cindy’s family lives. Seven years ago Cindy suffered a debilitating stroke which put her into a nursing home permanently. Until he could no longer drive, he spent as much time as he had available seeing to her care. As his health failed, his family made sure he was able to visit her. Father: He would listen to stories of work, school and life and told me I never disappointed him. He always told me he was proud of me, although he did say that he couldn’t understand how he could have raised a Democrat. He could get me to try anything - he was extremely adventurous and encouraged that in me. His sense of humor was one of a kind. He could always entertain me with stories of his life - there was one for every occasion. He met so many people and did so many amazing things. People gravitated to him and had the most amazing things to say about him. He was an amazing father. It was an honor to be his son. His life was an incredible journey and he got the most out of it. Brother: When we were kids we were best friends. When we were teens, we hung out with the same people. Did we fight like siblings? Of course, but he was always my big brother. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for him and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for me. We had a connection that can’t be replaced. I’ve heard so much about how I made his life better, but he really made my life complete. His sense of humor was incredibly rich. Uncle: Boy, did he have a sweet tooth! Every holiday it was my privilege to make a special chocolate dessert just for him! The more chocolate, the better! And of course, chocolate covered cherries and Andes Mints at Christmas. And how could I forget about mountain bars!! Uncle Rob was kind, funny and loving. He could always make me smile, all the way till the end. I don’t know a better example he could have given to us all through his actions. He may not have had a lot to say but he sure said a lot through his actions. Great Uncle: Great man, great Marine, and great uncle. Finale: Rob found his calling late in life when he went to work for the Chamber of Commerce in The Colony, TX. He headed the Chamber of Commerce in The Colony, TX, Carlsbad, NM and Taylor, TX. He was passionate about the Chamber and what that meant in each community he worked. His passion was contagious which helped make the Chambers successful. His Chamber legacy is Friday Focus, a function he started in The Colony and took with him to Carlsbad & Taylor. He leaves to rejoice in his memory: Wife, Cynthia of Carrollton, TX; Son Nicolas Bauman & wife Marilyn of Dallas, TX; Daughter Kariann Husted & husband Ryan and Grandchildren Hailey, Caleb & Josh Husted of The Colony, TX; Sister: Kaci Cunningham & husband Paul of Carrollton, TX; Nieces: Erika Herman & husband Randy of Garland, TX and Tiffani Monell & husband Mike of Frisco, TX; Great Nephews: Trent & Travis Taylor (Garland), Jake & Zack Monell (Frisco); Great Nieces: Marissa Monell (Santa Cruz, CA)& Kaitlyn Herman (Seattle, WA) along with many great friends. A special thanks the Dallas VA Hospital and to the team at Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care of Rob. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. To leave an online condolence, visit SparkmanRichardson.com. In lieu of flowers a donation to the National MS Society or the Wounded Warriors Fund or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Flowers die, memorials live on forever.