Jean Grover Bauman
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Jean Grover Bauman, 84, of Chillicothe, died Sept. 29, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jean was born May 21, 1937, in Highland County and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mae (Douglas) Grover.
She was a lifetime member of the Rainsboro United Methodist Church and had attended Walnut St. United Methodist Church in Chillicothe.
She was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School, class of 1955, and received her bachelor of science degree from the Ohio State University in 1959. Jean was employed as the Ross County Home Economics Extension Agent from August 1959 until retirement in February 1988.
She married Fred Bauman of Waverly on Oct. 7, 1966, and they resided in Waverly until his death in September 2006. Jean lived in Chillicothe for the past 10 years. Jean and Fred spent many satisfying hours working in their large vegetable garden and tending to the several beautiful flowers in their yard. They loved cooking and baking together.
Jean delighted in working with the Ross County homemakers and 4-H members, especially the annual 4-H Camp sessions at Tar Hollow. She was affectionately known as “Clean Jean” to those with whom she worked.
Survivors include her brothers Philip (Mary) Grover of Washington C.H., Larry (Elanna) Grover of Circleville and David Grover and her sister Janet Grover, both of Hillsboro; her nieces, Cindi Grover, Cathy (Bryon) Ely, Carole (Vic) Pontious, Janette (Michael) Emery and Roberta Essof; nephews, Brian (Lori) Cassner, Matthew Grover and Jay Ferrebee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews with whom she enjoyed spending time.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to loving neighbors Mike and Phyllis Ivy, who were so special to Jean.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. Calling hours will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Tar Hollow 4-H Camp, c/o Ross Co. Extension Office; or a charity of your choice.
Her online guestbook and tribute video are available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com.
Jean was born May 21, 1937, in Highland County and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mae (Douglas) Grover.
She was a lifetime member of the Rainsboro United Methodist Church and had attended Walnut St. United Methodist Church in Chillicothe.
She was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School, class of 1955, and received her bachelor of science degree from the Ohio State University in 1959. Jean was employed as the Ross County Home Economics Extension Agent from August 1959 until retirement in February 1988.
She married Fred Bauman of Waverly on Oct. 7, 1966, and they resided in Waverly until his death in September 2006. Jean lived in Chillicothe for the past 10 years. Jean and Fred spent many satisfying hours working in their large vegetable garden and tending to the several beautiful flowers in their yard. They loved cooking and baking together.
Jean delighted in working with the Ross County homemakers and 4-H members, especially the annual 4-H Camp sessions at Tar Hollow. She was affectionately known as “Clean Jean” to those with whom she worked.
Survivors include her brothers Philip (Mary) Grover of Washington C.H., Larry (Elanna) Grover of Circleville and David Grover and her sister Janet Grover, both of Hillsboro; her nieces, Cindi Grover, Cathy (Bryon) Ely, Carole (Vic) Pontious, Janette (Michael) Emery and Roberta Essof; nephews, Brian (Lori) Cassner, Matthew Grover and Jay Ferrebee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews with whom she enjoyed spending time.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to loving neighbors Mike and Phyllis Ivy, who were so special to Jean.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. Calling hours will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Tar Hollow 4-H Camp, c/o Ross Co. Extension Office; or a charity of your choice.
Her online guestbook and tribute video are available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com.