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Dolores Bauer Obituary
Dolores was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. Dolores grew up on a Boy Scout camp in Brighton, along with her twin sister, Joyce Stephens, and younger brother, Robert (Bob) Stephens. While attending college at Macomb College (now Western Illinois), Dolores met H. Edward Bauer "Ed"; they married in 1951. They managed a large dairy farm in Battle Creek for 8 years, then bought Flora-dale Resort at Silver Lake, MI, and operated it for 35 years until they retired. Dolores was known for her cooking and baking skills, but most famous for her Sweet Rolls and Apple Pie.
After retiring from Flora-dale Resort she published 2 cookbooks. In the off season from the Resort, she loved traveling with Ed to over 40 countries and all 7 continents. She also traveled on several mission trips to Brazil, Colombia, and Russia. Dolores was very active in her community being a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, Methodist Women's Group, Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce, and even played Mrs. Santa at Golden Elementary School in Mears. In the off season of the Resort, she worked several years as a cook at Camp Barakel in Fairview, plus spent many years working in the kitchen at Grace Adventures in Mears. She was known there as "The Cookie Lady" for all the delicious cookies she made for the camp.
Dolores is survived by: her children Harold Bauer, Margaret Bauer, Marilyn Jones, and Beverly Bauer; grandchildren, Ashley Jones and Crystal Bryan; great-grandchildren; Tytus and Nathan Bryan; and brother, Robert (Bob) Stephens.
Dolores was preceded in death by: her husband, H. Edward Bauer; parents, Sidney & Edna Stephens; and twin sister, Joyce Stevens.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI 49420. Time to be determined.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
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Anne Biritz
August 12, 2025
It was a pleasure to know you Dolores. You and Ed were always a delight to talk with at church and when we visited your home. Our family loved hearing all the great stories you and Ed shared. We were lucky to know you both. Love Ron, Anne, and Marina Biritz
Carol Kraklan
August 11, 2025
I am sorry to hear of Dolores’ passing. She and Ed were good friends with my parents, Jack and Laura. I have one of her cookbooks.
Jerianne (Hallack) Block
February 5, 2025
The world has lost a lovely lady and a wonderful cook. My condolences to the entire family. Hold those good memories close to your heart.
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