Deborah Kim Baughman

Deborah Kim Baughman
1949-2009
Deborah Kim (Dye) Baughman, 60, left our loving arms to go to those of Jesus on Monday, August 10, 2009, in Columbia, Missouri as the result of a fall. Debby was born in Nevada, MO, on March 1, 1949 and, on June 21, 1969, married Russell Baughman, who survives along with son Dr. Steven M. Baughman, wife Alison and much-loved grandsons Evan and Carter, who knew her as “Oma”, of San Antonio, TX. Also surviving are her sister, Susan Chapman of Sarasota, FL, and her brother Bill Dye, wife Kathy, niece Marika, and nephew Alex of Bellevue, WA, as well as very special godchildren Carl, Lisette, Elaine, Caleb, and Luther Grulke of Kelley, IA.
Debby finished her B.S. degree in mathematics and computer science at Northeast Missouri State University, now Truman State University, in 1979, and took further graduate classes from 1980-1. Most of her professional work was the 20 years she spent as a systems analyst in the computer departments of Grim-Smith Hospital and Northeast Regional Medical Center. Most recently she performed similar duties at the Adair County Public Administrator’s Office.
In addition to serving in multiple capacities at her beloved Trinity Episcopal Church, Debby was quite active in Boy Scouts of America having served on the Woodbadge staff for 3 years and received the national-level “Silver Beaver” award. She was a 17-year board member (treasurer) of the Victim Support Service, served as a board member of the United Way from 1990-1996. Debby was also a miniatures and doll enthusiast.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. and service of celebration will be at 2:30 p.m., both at the Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment will follow at Park View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by the
Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home
2100 E. Shepherd Ave.
Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-2233
Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Episcopal Church, Boy Scouts of America, or the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis. The family would prefer donations to one of these organizations. Any flowers sent need to be without scent; thankfully her favorite was daises.