George William Baughman was born Aug. 13, 1951, in Coos Bay, Ore., the son of Gerald R. and Carol (Youst) Baughman. George was raised and attended school in Coos Bay.
George was in the United States Army and served his country in the Vietnam War. He then returned to Coos Bay where he worked with his family in their construction business.
He married Rohnda Morrill on Nov. 7, 1981, in North Bend, Ore. They became the parents of two daughters and made their home in North Bend until moving to Rangely, Colo., in 1994. They moved to Craig, Colo., in 2007. After moving to Colorado, George owned and operated his own concrete sawing and drilling business.
George enjoyed his grandkids, his dog, flying model helicopters, camping, traveling, diving and snow skiing.
He passed on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011.
He is survived by his wife Rohnda Baughman of Craig; his daughters Melissa and husband Scott Dembowski and Michelle and husband Howdy Brown both of Rangely, Colo.; his grandchildren, Kastyn Dembowski, Teagan Brown and Traker Dembowski; his mother Carol Baughman of Coos Bay, Ore., and his sister Penny (Jim) Berrien of Hillsboro, Ore., as well as several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of George’s life was held on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at the Craig City Park with military honors by V.F.W. Post #4265, followed by a reception at American Legion Post.