Albert Baughman

ALBERT KEITH BAUGHMAN Albert Keith Baughman, son of Arthur Paul and Maime Ethel Shockley Baughman, was born September 25, 1925 in Segrada, Missouri. He departed this life Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Lake Regional Health Systems, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of eighty-four years, ten months, and two days. On March 27, 1948 in Camdenton, Missouri, Albert was united in marriage to Ethel Bernice Moulder and together they have shared sixty-two wonderful years. He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Sarah Jean and Timothy Philip Baughman; as well as two brothers, Jackie Cole and Hal Baughman. Albert is survived by his wife Ethel of the home; four children, E. Marie Gasau and husband Jerry of Carbondale, Colorado, Susan Friend and husband Jim of Lenexa, Kansas, Pat Baughman and wife Emelise of Chapman, Nebraska, and Melinda Esparrago and husband Tony of Overland Park, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Jacob Gasau and wife Kelly, Aaron Gasau, Jared Friend and wife Jenny, Hillary Friend, Rebecca Baughman, Amanda and Allison Baughman, and Dominick Esparrago; three great-grandchildren and one due in November; a sister, Juan Mauss and husband Dean of Climax Springs, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Albert was born in Segrada and moved to Climax Springs with his family at a very early age. After graduating from Climax Springs High School, Albert entered into the United States Navy and served his country proudly during World War II. After the war, Albert returned to Climax Springs where he met and married Ethel. He also served as Postmaster for several years. He and Ethel moved to Kansas City in the early fifties where he worked various jobs before going to work for Allied Signal/Bendix, retiring in 1992. While living in Kansas City, Albert was a member of local lodge I.A.M. &A.W.L.L. 314. After retiring, Albert and Ethel moved back to Climax Springs and lived a quiet life on their farm. Albert loved to go fishing and in his spare time enjoyed gardening and watching the deer on his farm. He treasured the time spent with his loving wife Ethel and enjoyed visits from his children and grandchildren. Albert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Faith Baptist Church, Climax Springs, under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow in Cable Ridge Cemetery, Edwards. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Saturday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church or a charity of the donor's choice in care of the funeral home or at the church the day of the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.