BAUMAN CAROLINE JEAN BAUMAN Caroline Jean Bauman (née Alps) of Sarasota, Florida died peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her daughter's home in McLean, VA at the age of 76. Caroline was married to Robert Bauman of Sarasota, Florida, who passed soon after her on April 11, 2018. She is survived by her first husband (of over 40 years) John Sauter of Reston, Virginia, their daughter Dawn Regan and son-in-law Edward Regan of McLean, Virginia, their grandchildren Matthew and Sarah, her sisters Marilyn and Cynthia, and her brothers Richard and Robert. Caroline was born in Galesburg, Illinois where she met and married her first husband in 1962. Caroline and John left the Midwest for Virginia - initially moving to Charlottesville in 1974 and eventually settling in Reston in 1978. While living in Reston, Caroline worked in food service for Fairfax County, in customer service for AT&T, and in membership services for the American Medical Student Association. Caroline moved to Sarasota in 2006, when she married Robert. Caroline loved the outdoors. She loved riding her bike on the W&OD trail, walking on the paths in Reston, and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Caroline made enduring friendships walking on the beautiful beach of Siesta Key in Florida. She will be missed by her loving family and many dear friends whom she made throughout her life. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Virginia 22101. An informal Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Sarasota, Florida. Caroline and Robert shared a love of music and enjoyed attending concerts and theater performances together. Caroline especially loved supporting the young musicians who participated in the Perlman Music Program. Memorial donations may be made in Caroline's name to The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast of Sarasota, Florida. Caroline and Robert shared a love of music and enjoyed attending concerts and theater performances together. Caroline especially loved supporting the young musicians who participated in the Perlman Music Program. Memorial donations may be made in Caroline's name to The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast of Sarasota, Florida.
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John Sauter
Dawn and I went to FL in early April to give Caroline all of the love and support we could muster. We thought we were gong to lose her in FL. But she recovered some, and Dawn rode with Caroline in a medical van back to VA. Dawn saw her every day in VA, as Dawn had promised Caroline. Dawn gave her a swab of dilaudid (a strong pain reliever) on the inside of her cheek and made a very good connection with Caroline. I gave Caroline kisses on her cheek, and Caroline smiled softly. The hospice care nurses said "We think Caroline likes those kisses on the cheek." Dawn was truly Caroline's angel, as she was mine, during my 4 surgeries within 2 years starting back in 2012.
Jerry D Johnson
I remember Caroline well at GHS but lost track of her after that. My condolences to her family. And, John, your Dawn is indeed an angel!
Maurice (Morrie) Baker
Caroline was a very good friend from L.T. stone through high school. She always had awonderful smile and a delight to be around. She will be sadly missed. God bless our class of 1959.
John Sauter
Jerry and Morrie, thanks for your kind comments.
Judy Buck (Shotts Cornett)
My prayers for you, John, and your daughter Dawn. Caroline was in my home room and I remember her sweet smile and gentle spirit. Sounds like she lived a very meaningful life.
John Sauter
Thank you, Judy for your nice thoughts.