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Cecil E. Baumgarden age 73 of Creighton, Missouri died Friday, August 3, 2007 at his home in Creighton surrounded by his family.
On June 14, 1959, Cecil started his 48 year marriage with Wanda F. Woirhaye where they resided in the Urich, Mo. area before moving to Creighton.
Cecil farmed and worked for various grain elevators before buying Baumgarden Feed & Grain. He worked for Clarkson Construction until retirement. Cecil was an Army veteran. Cecil was hard working and made time for family functions. He was also passionate about his gardening and flowers. Cecil enjoyed feeding and watching a variety of birds and wildlife.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Earl Eugene Baumgarden and a brother, Earl francis Baumgarden.
He is survived by his loving wife Wanda Baumgarden of the home; his sister Laverne Neal of Urich, Mo.; and children Roger Baumgarden of Tipton, Mi.; Floyd Baumgarden and wife Brande of Pleasant Hill, Mo.;Calvin Baumgarden of Creighton, Mo.; Mildred Bradley of Independence, Mo.; and Cecilia Baumgarden of Kansas City, Mo.; 13 grandchildren, Aron and his wife April, Caitlin, Megan, Randy, Laura, Kaly, Lili, A.J., Jamie, Christina, Michael, Austin, Branden; many nieces; nephews; cherished family and friends
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Urich Cemetery, Urich, Missouri.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the KU Cancer Center, Kansas City Hospice or Charity of one's choice.