Mary Bauer Obituary

In loving memory of Mary Colleen Dobbs Bauer, 56, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 13, 2005. Her father, Joseph Bauer of Jackson, Michigan, preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother, Catherine Bauer, her sister, Marsha (Ron) Kokoczka, her brother Larry (Cindy) Bauer, all of Jackson, Michigan, her brother Phillip Bauer of San Francisco, California, niece, Julie Kokoczka a nephew, Jason Kokoczka and a Grand Niece, Abigail Kokoczka. Her chosen families Annikki Hakala, the Sisters of Charity, her beloved animals and numerous friends of Bill W., also survive her. Mary graduated from High School in 1967 and then entered the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. She then began her life-giving career of nursing that brought her to Colorado first serving at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado and then with Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. A bookmark found in the last book she was reading: "It is the belief in a power larger than myself and other than myself which allows me to venture into the unknown and even the unknowable." - Maya Angelou. A Celebration of Life in Colorado Springs will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Celebration of Life will continue with a reception to be held at the Penrose Cancer Center Pavilion. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date in Jackson, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be given to the following: Susan G. Komen Foundation; Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission; Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Ohio.