Eleanor E Bauwens PhD

BAUWENS, Eleanor E. Dr. joined our Lord in heaven on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Eleanor dedicated her life's work to higher education in the Nursing Discipline. An Associate Dean & Alumna of the University of Arizona, Professor, Author, PhD, Registered Nurse, Mom, Grandmother, and Aunt, Eleanor leaves behind many colleagues and family who will remember her legacy for years to come. Eleanor "Dodie" Bauwens is survived by grandsons, Andy Day-Horner and Chad Day; daughter, Laurie Day; sisters-in-law, Diane Eustice and Sandy King, many nieces, nephews, adopted sister, Arlene and many loved ones. Eleanor also joins in Heaven, husband Maury Bauwens; son, Paul Joseph Horner; parents, Mary and Robert King; brother, Hal Eustice and Stanley King. Born in Warren, PA, December 13, 1931, Eleanor and family came to Tucson in 1945. A graduate from Tucson High School, she went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Mary's with high distinction. She received two PhDs from the UofA majoring in Anthropology of Nursing. She went on to become the first person to hold two Associate Dean positions within the College of Nursing: Baccalaureate and the Extended College. She won numerous awards and recognition for her service. She also loved to travel, bowl, play cards, be with family, and was an Arizona Wildcat enthusiast. Eleanor will be deeply missed by family and loved ones. Visitation: ADAIR FUNERAL HOME - 1050 N Dodge Blvd Friday, November 25, 2016, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mass: St. Pius X - 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Eleanor Bauwens, please make donations to the University of Arizona Athletic Department or the College of Nursing. Additional Info: 520-621-5590. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16