Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Harold Wallace Baumgarner, 74, graduated from this life to be with his bride on the other side unexpectedly Monday morning, November 17th, because of complications due a heart-attack. He was born the youngest child, to Ralph Jacob and Nina Vera Baumgarner in Dennison, Iowa, on January 4, 1929.

For the last 40 years, he has always boasted of living in Hyrum within the beautiful Cache Valley, which he loved, even though a great deal of childhood was spent in Gainesville, MO.

He was a good neighbor and friend to all in his quiet way touching the lives of many in whom he came into contact with, rendering many acts of service. He was particularly faithful in working and officiating with Group 3 at the temple 2 days a week or as needed for the last 12 years. He was actively involved with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in many capacities throughout his life that included: Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Pres., High Priest Group Leader, Public Relations Director, Stake Missionary to name a few.

He is survived by his children: Fred (Ginna) Zaman, Daniel Baumgarner: six daughters, Betty (John) Thompson, Sandra (Charles) Nance, Linda (John) Love, Margaret (Eric) Nielson, Kathryn (Doug) Orton, Robyne Baumgarner: grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; Wanda (Dale) Beardshear, sister and Elwood (Eunice) Baumgarner, brother; and a large extended family.

Harold was preceded in death by: his son, Richard; his parents; a sister, a granddaughter and grandson. Harold was well-known for his love of his pet dogs, currently Teddy Bear and Berkley, who will miss him terribly. How he loved to take them for rides in the car and in his younger days for walks up Main street. He also delighted in feeding the ducks & geese at a favorite pond in Wellsville.

Funeral services will be at noon on Monday, November 24, 2003 in the Hyrum 5th Ward Chapel, 200 West Main Street, Hyrum. A viewing will be held on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St., Logan, and at the church on Monday from 10:30 to 11:45 AM. Interment will be in the Hyrum City Cemetery.