Name: Visitation for Dr. Doris A. Tegart
Start: 2018-09-18T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kraft Funeral Service

Dr. Doris A. (Gibson) Tegart

New Albany - Dr. Doris A. (Gibson) Tegart, 67, of Louisville and New Albany, passed away Friday, September 14 at Norton Suburban Hospital. She enjoyed a rich career in education, mostly serving as the interim president of Bellarmine University, where she worked for over 20 years, in various roles including Provost, Executive Vice-President, Dean of Education, professor, basketball fan, and fashion inspiration.

Born in Leavenworth, Indiana in 1950 to the late William and Mary Gibson, she grew up working at the Tower Orchards and started her teaching career at Leavenworth Elementary before earning her doctorate in Education from Indiana University in Bloomington. She held a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University and was a graduate of Leavenworth High School.

She was really fun. She was a master party planner, cookie baker, Christmas decorator, and jewelry accessorizer. She loved Wonder Woman, action movies, circus peanuts, country music, New Orleans, and Italy. Personally and professionally, she was always a champion of women. She was funny and kind.

Doris is survived by her husband, Joseph P. Tegart; daughter, Caitlin Bitzegaio (Eric); son, Trent C. Apple; grandson, Lachlan C. Apple; brother, Bruce Gibson (Susan); as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and outlaws.

Memorial Visitation will be 12 pm ~ 8 pm Tuesday and after 9 am Wednesday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. Her Funeral Service will be 11 am Wednesday in the Kraft Spring Street Chapel.

Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Sep. 16, 2018.

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Melissa Pioneer

September 19, 2018

With deepest sympathy on loss of your loved one. May it bring comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25.

Lee, Dr. Janel, Luke and Emily Willingham

September 19, 2018

Dr. Doris Tegart was always a joy and pleasure to work with during our years together here at Bellarmine. I truly loved her intellect, sense of humor and enjoyed the many stories of her lovable Grandchildren whenever I assisted her with her iPad, iPhone or office computer. Although she has progressed through many pertinent positions at Bellarmine, she was truly an Exceptional and Wonderful Interim President following the sudden passing of your beloved Friend, Dr. Jay McGowan and may GOD continue to Rest His Soul

Our Family lovingly and wholeheartedly thanks Dr. Tegart for the ongoing Prayers and encouragement during my recent diagnosis and surgery for Kidney cancer. In addition, her kind words of support for my Beautiful, now Dr. Wife Janel, were sincerely appreciated as she persevered and obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Bellarmines Lansing School of Nursing. The Tegart and Willingham Families Blessings of perseverance and Faith in GOD were definitely celebrated during the Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Tegart's warm smile and joyful expression were present as she, the President of Bellarmine University handed my Wifes Degree to me and I was then Blessed to present it to my Wife followed by a loving hug from Dr. Tegart!

The Willingham Family cherishes, loves and misses you immensely and we know GOD has now directed your steps elsewhere according to HIS Will and PurposeOur continued Prayers of comfort, courage, strength, guidance and steadfastness are with your Family and the future endeavors of their livesMay GOD Bless your Family and you for you have faithfully been a Blessing, an Inspiration and Leader to others

Lee Willingham

Sent Flowers

September 18, 2018

To the families and close friends...

I am extraordinarily saddened by Doris's passing, way too early. Growing up with Doris and Bruce and the Tower family and our many close friends in Leavenworth was the foundational experience of my life. Doris was a wonderful and vivacious person, always a joy. Being in education, I was thrilled when she earned her Ph.D., and even more so when she was Provost and then President at Bellarmine. I could easily see her as an extremely popular Provost and President, as she really had what it takes, as my mother Annabelle you to say.

Doris, we will all miss you. Warmest condolences to our entire clan of close Leavenworth friends and classmates.

Doug Breeden, Leavenworth Class of 1968

Lauren Green

September 18, 2018

Today I was heartbroken and shocked to receive the news of Dr. Tegart's passing.
Caitlin, I don't know if you remember or not, but I was a student of your mom's in the mid 90s while working on my MAT at Bellermine. She was instrumental in getting me the student teaching assignment at St. Francis school Which then led to my teaching there for almost 5 years until my daughter was born. ( I remember you so clearly...that jet black hair just like your mom's! )

Dr. Tegart was such a mentor to me during those years. She lit a spark in me for teaching... one that burns bright even today. Please know what a difference your mom made in my life during my years in Louisville.
You and your entire family are in my prayers.

Much love,
Lauren Green
Southlake, TX 76092

Kate Crandell

September 18, 2018

Dr. Tegart was such a joy and inspiration. I remember one day she came over to Allen Hall and I had the honor of showing her our Service-Learning Clinics in operation! Dr. Tegart was enthralled with the Pediatric Clinic and she even participated in the Parkinson's Let's Dance Class! Dr. Tegart really loved Bellarmine!

Carl and Sheila Malysz

September 17, 2018

Sheila and I wish to extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Joe and his family and the entire Tegart clan given the passing of Doriswife, mom, sister and friend. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Janice Poston

September 16, 2018

Although I did not know Dr. Tegart well, I did greatly admire her kind spirit and the leadership she provided at Bellarmine University. I met her on a few occasions there and her warmth and smile always made me feel welcome. My deepest sympathies to her family. I worked there while she was interim and continue to work there under Dr. Donovan.

Carol Ward

September 15, 2018

Dear Eric and Caitlin, Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Doris sounds like an exceptionally wonderful, loving and gregarious lady who will be sadly missed by many. So very sorry for your loss.Sincerely,Mick and Carol Ward

Sue, Doris, Sandy NYE 1979

Sue Doughty

September 15, 2018

My sincere condolence to Joe, Trent, Caitlin and Lachlan. Doris, you are one in a million! I loved being neighbors on Shelby Place, chatting on the steps with wet hair, and introducing you to Joe. What a love you guys have. Much love to your family.

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