Gray Bauer, born on February 1, 1940, in Boston, MA. passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Gray spent her final days doing what she loved, laughing, joking and celebrating with her family. Gray was the oldest daughter of Tom and Mary Hartigan. After years of moving around the country, the Hartigan family finally settled in Santa Barbara, where Gray graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1958. She remained a proud resident of Santa Barbara and Summerland for over 70 years.
Gray is survived by her devoted husband of 35 years, Marvin Bauer, her sister, Sharon Winkel, her three children, Tad, Eric, and Dana Dahlke and two step-children, Laura and Andrew Bauer. She is also lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren—Alex, Tyler, Madison, Isabella, Kyra, Mikaela, and TK—and her great-granddaughter, Harper.
Gray’s passion for life and her deep love for her family are the legacies she leaves behind, evident in all who knew her. Together with Marv, she traveled the world, visiting more than 128 countries, mostly by motorcycle. Her travels influenced her impeccable design taste and remarkable palate for food and cooking. Gray’s children and grand-children are carrying on this passion, traveling to many of these places around the world in her footsteps. Gray brought people together with food, drink, and the most thoughtful personal gifts. She had a unique ability to see you when you couldn’t see yourself, providing unconditional love to the lives of all who crossed her path. Her family encourages everyone to carry forward her spirit of generosity and love.
She will be dearly missed and forever loved by all who knew her.
Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.