Beth Bauman

Beth Bauman, 88, died March 24, 2015, in Bismarck, ND. Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, March 27, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Burial will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, Mandan. Beth was born September 1, 1926, in Farmington, UT, to Thomas and Katie (Mortimer) Hughes. While attended Utah State University she met and married John Kenneth Bauman on March 6, 1948. Beth completed her degree in Foods and Nutrition. Beth’s parents were florists; Beth grew up helping in the florist shop. Before attending college she drove transport trucks in army convoys and became an officer’s driver. While attending college she taught floral arranging classes as no instructor was available due to WWII. Beth was very active in her church and served in many different positions. She was the first director of the Family History Center in Bismarck and led the efforts to compile its extensive research materials. She served a church mission at the Family History Center at Ricks College in Rexburg, ID. She was a charter member of the Bismarck-Mandan and North Dakota Historical and Genealogical Societies and compiled several books and indexes of local historical and genealogical interest. For almost 60 years she helped others trace their family genealogy. She taught classes in the schools and at workshops. She would help anyone who needed help researching their family tree. She is survived by her children, John Andrew (Lynda), Pleasant Grove, UT, David Thomas (Marianne), Magna, UT, Katherine A. Bauman, Bismarck, Robert Hughes (Maria), South Jordan, UT, Kenneth Edward (Martha), Beulah, Karen A. (Michael) Johnson, Underwood, Paul Howard (Francia), Orem, UT, Bonnie Beth (James Robertson) Bauman, Salt Lake City, UT; two sisters, Dorothy and Darlene, UT; one sister-in-law, Twila, UT; 25 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded to Heaven by her husband, John; her parents; and five brothers, Jay, Donald, Howard, Clifford, and Robert. Beth had many good friends who visited her. Her 6-year-old great-grandson and best buddy, Zander Wilmes, will miss her very much.

Beth Bauman

September 1, 1926 - March 24, 2015