Obituary of Iris Baum

Albany- Iris Baum, 82, of Rapple Drive, Albany, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, Mrs. Baum was the daughter of the late Bernard and Lillian Stracher. She was the loving wife of the late Werner Baum; devoted mother to Clifford M. Baum (Patty), Sheryll E. Seidel (Kurt) and Brenda L. Roseberry (James); loving grandmother to Jason M. Cook, Nicole H. Baum, Aaron S. Seidel, Brandon B. Baum and Derrick L. Seidel. She was also survived by her brothers Donald Stracher (Rochelle) and Glenn Stracher (Janet). She was a loving great grandmother to Corey Seidel, Amy Cook, and Evan Wood. While raising her family, Mrs. Baum worked as a legal secretary for Albany Law School. She loved swimming, gardening, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Baum touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity, and maintained her strong sense of family traditions throughout her lifetime. Services will be held Sunday, October 23 2011, 1:30 pm at Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany with burial to follow at Albany Hebrew Tailor's Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Mrs. Baums memory to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road., Albany, NY 12205, who were of great help and comfort to Iris and her family in their time of need.