Richard Rick Baum passed away early Tuesday morning on December 5th in Sun City; AZ. Rick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna; daughter, Holly Baum and her two children; Anya and Ricky and his other daughter April Lissner and her husband Joshua and their two children, Kaleb and Emily. Rick grew up in the Midwest and served his country during Vietnam in the United States Navy. Rick was a long time resident of Bellingham and retired general contractor. He was also one of the first that went to Alaska for Arco to work on the pipe line. He loved his family and friends, fishing and hunting and the great outdoors. All those who knew and loved him will miss the