David's Story

The David A Baum Foundation was established in July 2021 to honor David Baum – devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. David suffered a “widow maker” heart attack (LAD) with complete cardiac arrest September 7, 2020 and passed away December 15, 2020 due to complications. We feel as a family David’s heart attack was preventable, and therefore we strive to support education and prevention of Cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of men and women in the USA.  

David was born December 1, 1958 to E. Ashby “Bee” Baum and Carolyn Edwards Baum in Danville, Virginia. Most of David’s childhood was spent in Richmond, Virginia and he graduated from the University of Virginia, where he met Chris. They were married in 1981, had three children, and recently welcomed two grandsons.  His children and grandsons were the light of his life! 

David was a sports fanatic and a loyalist, which wasn’t always easy as a UVA fan. So with much joy he watched his Virginia Cavaliers win the NCAA basketball championship in Minneapolis in April of 2019! A LONG awaited basketball “Natty”.  

He also loved the Georgia Bulldogs where 2/3 of his children gained degrees. David never missed a big sporting opportunity and the Rose Bowl in 2018 was a perfect example!  He enjoyed every moment as he watched Georgia defeat Oklahoma in overtime. 

David also loved the beach, and savored many lovely sunsets in Seagrove on the gulf.  He was an avid golfer, loved music and enjoyed finding and perfecting Big Green Egg recipes. But mostly he loved people…his family, his friend, his coworkers, and just about any one he came in contact with! 

The David A Baum Foundation is a way to remember David and carry on his legacy. David would often say “if you can’t measure it you can’t manage it” which we feel is true in Cardiovascular disease as well. This foundation’s goal is to support advancement in testing to prevent catastrophic events like David suffered.