Doris Jean Bauer, age 68, of Greenville, NC and a former North Beach, MD resident passed away April 4, 2013 at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD. She was born June 1, 1944 in Cumberland, MD to Delbert and Cora Margaret (Messenger) Tallman. She was raised and received her education in Cumberland and later married Paul S. Bauer. The couple resided in Huntingtown after their marriage and Doris later moved to North Beach. Doris was employed by Calvert Internal Medicine Group as a supervisor of medical records until retiring in 2010. After her retirement she relocated to Greenville, NC.
She enjoyed spending time outdoors whether it was working in her garden or enjoying the view and tranquility of the ocean. While living in Calvert County she would the often frequent Rod and Reel to enjoy the “Slots”. Doris also enjoyed the music of Nicky Harris and often went to see him perform in Greenville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother Mildred Tallman, husband Paul in 1995, son Dean in 1996 and three brothers James Tallman and Mike and Bill Hardy.
Doris is survived by two sons: A. Wayne Bauer of Greenville, NC and Paul S. Bauer, Jr. and his fiancé Amber Denton of Sykesville, MD; five grandchildren Tori and Chris Bauer, Cody and Logan Lasiter and Karlee Griffith; her companion of twelve years Patrick Willoughby of Greenville, NC; three brothers Floyd Tallman, Bo Peterson and Larry Hardy; one sister Helen Passarell and her “furry children” Molly and Buffy.

A gathering for family and friends will be held at North Beach Fire Hall following Doris’ service from Noon to 4:00 PM. For additonal information please contact Amber Benton, 301-370-0466.