Mary Lou Bach

Mary Lou Bach, born December 1928, passed peacefully on March 23, 2012 at the age of 83 as a result of Alzheimers Disease at the Emerald Crossing Clare Bridge Memorial Care. Preceded in death by her mother Marguerite Baughman Bach and father Harold Bach I, as well as pets Chirp, BooBoo, Waddle and Snoodle. She is survived by her best friend and companion, Jennifer Elin; sister, Suzanne (Alex) Morrison, Los Osos, CA; brother, Harold (Margo) Bach Jr., Chicago, IL; nieces and nephews, Harold Bach III, Cheryl Bach, Diane McPherson, Mike (Suzanne) Morrison, Laurie (Joe) Tacheny, Patti (Richard) Stirling; beloved dogs, Wuzzy, Munchie and Tutti; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. She was a Teacher of Physical Education in the Worthington School District for over 35 years and she was the person responsible for beginning many of the inter-scholastic women's sports teams at Worthington High School as well as starting the Ski Team. She was the coach of Women's Field Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball and Track. She was a very creative and loving person with an ornery streak and twinkle in her eye! You always knew where you stood with her. Never tell her she couldn't do something because she would figure out a way to do it! She loved kids and babies and spent hours with her nieces and nephews each summer. OSU sports fan for both women's and men's sports. Avid gardener, bird watcher, winemaker and anything kid! She was always tinkering, clever crafting and learning. She carved apples and Woodcarving Plaques and made To&From Card Crafts and Owls and Pellicans. She grew up on Tibet Rd. in Clintonville and was a North High Grad, class of '47. Alumni of The Ohio State University, member of the Rifle Team and Fencing Team. Member of Worthington Education Association. Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St, Worthington, OH 43085, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Pastor Paul Ulring officiating. A private burial will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends and Family are strongly encouraged to write down a favorite memory and share them with Jennifer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Lasa Apso Rescue. Condolences may be sent: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com