I would like to express a fond memory of our friend, Delone Bausch, who unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, July 14. 

We had the pleasure of getting to know Del when he married my good friend, Miriam Franks.    What impressed me the most was his friendly, outgoing nature, and the way that he seemed to like everyone that he met.   Over the years  my husband, Marty Sangster, and I enjoyed  dinners and events together with Del and Miriam, and even several vacations.  Del made it fun, because he was interested in everything.
 
One day the four of us decided to try out dinner at the Lucky Eagle Casino in Rochester.   Del was our chauffeur, and rather than taking the freeway, he chose to drive us  through the county roads to the restaurant.  He gave us the best guided tour,  which including the history of the area,  people who had lived there, and  the changes that had been made over the years,     His knowledge of Thurston County was indeed impressive,  and I wish that we could take another of those guided tour rides with Del again.

Thanks, Del, for being our friend.  Perhaps in another life....... we will enjoy that experience again. 











I have known Del for 45 years.  He was a very kind and gentle person.   He always had tidbits of information on any subject we may be having.  He was fun.   I'll miss our birthday gatherings each year.  It was always a surprise where we may end up having lunch.  He would play Santa Clause and Miriam would be Mrs. Clause at our house in Arizona.  What a fun time.  I think he enjoyed it after a year or two.   I will miss Del and his bike stories.  But most of all I will miss him as a friend.  My deepest sympathies to Miriam and  family.  Bye for now Del.  See you again some day.

Del liked being called Delone 'Dee LaNay' with an emphasis on the N, at least by me, it always made him smile.  Among the many, many things I will always remember about Del is his signature finger snap accompanied by his wry smile.  Del loved swing jazz (it had to swing) and hence the snap and smile.  Del was a man with a huge heart and always ready for a conversation with any and everyone.  It was, and is, my honor, and privilege, to know and remember this man.  He was, and is, very rare among the people that I know; and he knew that he came from the heart of a star himself.  He always said that we were star stuff - I will think of that every time I hear of, or see, a supernova.  Del gives me hope, of all the persons I know he was generous, caring, and brilliant, a man to follow.  I hope to greet him again amongst the stars.  God speed my friend.   

I sure enjoyed his company.  He was quite a character and he liked to share his experiences.  I will miss him.

Sorry for your loss.
Prayers for the families.

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Delone Everett Bausch

May 29, 1935 – July 14, 2020

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