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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Walter Lynn Bauman
Walter Lynn
Bauman
Apr 29, 1951 — Oct 26, 2017
Walter Lynn Bauman's Obituary
Walter Lynn Bauman died on Thursday, October 26, 2017, in a fishing accident on Tunica Lake in Mississippi.
He was born in Kansas City, MO, on April 29, 1951, to Joyce Ann McComsey and John T. Strezo. Within a few weeks, he was adopted by Andrew Lamar and Roxie Joyce (Goodwin) Bauman and taken home to their rice farm outside of Almyra, Arkansas.
On August 8, 1971, he married Mary Martha Roberts. To this marriage was born three children who survive: Ceciley Lynn Bauman Stern, Whitney Albert Bauman, and Andrew France Bauman.
Also surviving are a grandson, Devin Stern, his sister Vicki Browder, his brother Steven Strezo, and his partner of 33 years, Jim Walsmith.He was preceded in death by his adoptive and his biological parents, and his biological brother Dirk Strezo.
Lynn attended Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR, where he studied organ with Robert Ellis. Throughout his professional life, he served churches in Arkadelphia, Stuttgart, Hot Springs, and Little Rock, Arkansas, as well as in Memphis, TN and Alexandria, LA. In addition to serving Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, and Catholic churches, he was at times a farmer, coach/accompanist for the Arkansas Opera Theater, and National Music Chairman for the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. Choirs under his direction have toured the UK on several occasions.
In the last year, he found his biological brother, Steven Strezo, and instantly bonded with his extended biological family, bringing him much joy and peace.
Lynn loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and was a student of nature.He was an animal lover and a conservationist at heart.
Lynn also loved people. His deep faith enabled him to embrace everyone.Through his music, dinner parties, and widely known "Lynn Bauman Fish Fry," he brought together people from across the political, ideological, and religious spectrums.He instinctively seemed to connect people and create relationships among people.
A memorial service for all who knew and loved Lynn will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 3:00pm.The address is: 700 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38105.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the music program of your local church or:
Humane Society Memorial Giving:
https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1505&1505.donation=form1&s_src=_switchfrom1505_switchfrom1590
Ducks Unlimited:
http://www.ducks.org/media/Support%20DU/Memorial%20Gifts/_documents/du_memorial_contribution_form.pdf
He was born in Kansas City, MO, on April 29, 1951, to Joyce Ann McComsey and John T. Strezo. Within a few weeks, he was adopted by Andrew Lamar and Roxie Joyce (Goodwin) Bauman and taken home to their rice farm outside of Almyra, Arkansas.
On August 8, 1971, he married Mary Martha Roberts. To this marriage was born three children who survive: Ceciley Lynn Bauman Stern, Whitney Albert Bauman, and Andrew France Bauman.
Also surviving are a grandson, Devin Stern, his sister Vicki Browder, his brother Steven Strezo, and his partner of 33 years, Jim Walsmith.He was preceded in death by his adoptive and his biological parents, and his biological brother Dirk Strezo.
Lynn attended Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR, where he studied organ with Robert Ellis. Throughout his professional life, he served churches in Arkadelphia, Stuttgart, Hot Springs, and Little Rock, Arkansas, as well as in Memphis, TN and Alexandria, LA. In addition to serving Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, and Catholic churches, he was at times a farmer, coach/accompanist for the Arkansas Opera Theater, and National Music Chairman for the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. Choirs under his direction have toured the UK on several occasions.
In the last year, he found his biological brother, Steven Strezo, and instantly bonded with his extended biological family, bringing him much joy and peace.
Lynn loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and was a student of nature.He was an animal lover and a conservationist at heart.
Lynn also loved people. His deep faith enabled him to embrace everyone.Through his music, dinner parties, and widely known "Lynn Bauman Fish Fry," he brought together people from across the political, ideological, and religious spectrums.He instinctively seemed to connect people and create relationships among people.
A memorial service for all who knew and loved Lynn will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 3:00pm.The address is: 700 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38105.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the music program of your local church or:
Humane Society Memorial Giving:
https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1505&1505.donation=form1&s_src=_switchfrom1505_switchfrom1590
Ducks Unlimited:
http://www.ducks.org/media/Support%20DU/Memorial%20Gifts/_documents/du_memorial_contribution_form.pdf
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Funeral Services for Walter Lynn Bauman
Service
December
2
Saturday
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
Starts at 3:00 pm
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