Dolores Brister Bausum, 94, of Wisconsin died Oct. 3
Dolores Brister Bausum, who died in
That circumstance fueled a full measure of accomplishment and plenty of travel.
She was born in
Always intellectually curious, she earned an undergraduate degree from
She went on to teach at every level of education, from elementary school through college, in subjects ranging from English to psychology.
At the same time she accompanied her husband, Henry S. Bausum, whom she married on June 7, 1947, on his own educational and employment journey. That path led them through
The pair lived longest in
The gasoline in Dolores's veins propelled her through the 25 international trips that she planned and shared with Henry. She possessed a remarkable mental map of their destinations. Having visited a place once, she could find her way back to the gift shop of any museum, the best places to purchase chocolate, the most scenic spots for a picnic, and the closest elevators, escalators, and bathrooms at any location along the way.
That mental map also helped the couple navigate the world-class gardens that they roamed with increasing frequency in the final decades of their 71-year-long marriage. Favorites included the Kukenhof in the
Their personal devotion to gardening flourished at home in consequence; it was a passion that lasted through the final growing seasons of their lives.
Henry died in 2019, some weeks shy of his 95th birthday. Dolores almost reached the same mark before the fuel in her veins gave out.
They are survived by their children David (Mary) and Ann, grandsons Sam and Jake, step-grandson Andrew (Suzanne), and step-great-grandchildren Siona and Quentin.
In lieu of flowers or a designated memorial, the family suggests that others consider the memory of Dolores and Henry by appreciating a particularly fluffy cloud, tending a worthy garden spot, or creating a thing of beauty that speaks to the heart. Alternatively, enjoy a piece of chocolate. Dolores and Henry would be delighted.
There will be no services for Dolores.
Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road.,
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