Susan Ingersoll Bullitt, 90, a member of one of Philadelphia's leading
families, died yesterday at her home in Broad Axe, Montgomery County.
Mrs. Bullitt was the widow of Orville H. Bullitt, a banker, civic leader and philanthropist who had a hand in almost every phase of life in the city for 50 years. She shared his enthusiasms in fields from archaeology to the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Then she added her own in touches of beauty, in her home and in her garden.
The Norman country house occupied by the Bullitts on Oxmoor, their estate near Fort Washington, reflected her tastes. From time to time, she shared her interests with the public, graciously opening the gates to tours held for the benefit of worthy organizations.
Visitors were treated to an outstanding collection of impressionist paintings that included works by Degas, Vlaminck, Pissarro and Utrillo. Guides pointed to the oak-paneled walls brought from France, led tours of flower gardens and followed the walks along a cordon of pear trees and the azalea garden with its raised pool.
Guests who enjoyed the grounds included members of the Garden Club of America and the Horticultural Society. They applauded her work.
Though Mrs. Bullitt had spent much of her life there, she left Oxmoor after Mr. Bullitt's death in 1979, moving to a home built nearby for her. It was there that she died.
Born Feb. 19, 1896, she was the daughter of Charles Edward and Rita Sturgis Ingersoll. Her father sat on the board of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Her mother came from another prominent family with wide interests in the area.
Educated at the Agnes Irwin School, she married Orville H. Bullitt in 1916 and the two entered the city's life.
At home, Mrs. Bullitt tended her family, her house and her gardens. The latter earned her many ribbons and prizes, most from the Horticultural Society of Pennsylvania and the Weeders Garden Club. She was long active in both.
She was also active in support of the Alcott House, a place at the New Jersey Shore were families could go for a bit of a vacation in the sun and fresh air.
She was long a major supporter of the Child Guidance Clinic and the Foster Home, a care center for youngsters who needed extended family support.
Mrs. Bullitt also plunged into the work of the American Red Cross in World Wars I and II.
Surviving are her sons, Orville H. and John C.; daughter, Louisa B. Ward; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and a brother, Jared Ingersoll.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Route 202, Gwynedd. She will be buried beside her husband in the church cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Saturday, January 10, 1987
families, died yesterday at her home in Broad Axe, Montgomery County.
Mrs. Bullitt was the widow of Orville H. Bullitt, a banker, civic leader and philanthropist who had a hand in almost every phase of life in the city for 50 years. She shared his enthusiasms in fields from archaeology to the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Then she added her own in touches of beauty, in her home and in her garden.
The Norman country house occupied by the Bullitts on Oxmoor, their estate near Fort Washington, reflected her tastes. From time to time, she shared her interests with the public, graciously opening the gates to tours held for the benefit of worthy organizations.
Visitors were treated to an outstanding collection of impressionist paintings that included works by Degas, Vlaminck, Pissarro and Utrillo. Guides pointed to the oak-paneled walls brought from France, led tours of flower gardens and followed the walks along a cordon of pear trees and the azalea garden with its raised pool.
Guests who enjoyed the grounds included members of the Garden Club of America and the Horticultural Society. They applauded her work.
Though Mrs. Bullitt had spent much of her life there, she left Oxmoor after Mr. Bullitt's death in 1979, moving to a home built nearby for her. It was there that she died.
Born Feb. 19, 1896, she was the daughter of Charles Edward and Rita Sturgis Ingersoll. Her father sat on the board of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Her mother came from another prominent family with wide interests in the area.
Educated at the Agnes Irwin School, she married Orville H. Bullitt in 1916 and the two entered the city's life.
At home, Mrs. Bullitt tended her family, her house and her gardens. The latter earned her many ribbons and prizes, most from the Horticultural Society of Pennsylvania and the Weeders Garden Club. She was long active in both.
She was also active in support of the Alcott House, a place at the New Jersey Shore were families could go for a bit of a vacation in the sun and fresh air.
She was long a major supporter of the Child Guidance Clinic and the Foster Home, a care center for youngsters who needed extended family support.
Mrs. Bullitt also plunged into the work of the American Red Cross in World Wars I and II.
Surviving are her sons, Orville H. and John C.; daughter, Louisa B. Ward; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and a brother, Jared Ingersoll.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Route 202, Gwynedd. She will be buried beside her husband in the church cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Saturday, January 10, 1987
Susan Ingersoll Bullitt, 90, a member of one of Philadelphia's leading
families, died yesterday at her home in Broad Axe, Montgomery County.
Mrs. Bullitt was the widow of Orville H. Bullitt, a banker, civic leader and philanthropist who had a hand in almost every phase of life in the city for 50 years. She shared his enthusiasms in fields from archaeology to the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Then she added her own in touches of beauty, in her home and in her garden.
The Norman country house occupied by the Bullitts on Oxmoor, their estate near Fort Washington, reflected her tastes. From time to time, she shared her interests with the public, graciously opening the gates to tours held for the benefit of worthy organizations.
Visitors were treated to an outstanding collection of impressionist paintings that included works by Degas, Vlaminck, Pissarro and Utrillo. Guides pointed to the oak-paneled walls brought from France, led tours of flower gardens and followed the walks along a cordon of pear trees and the azalea garden with its raised pool.
Guests who enjoyed the grounds included members of the Garden Club of America and the Horticultural Society. They applauded her work.
Though Mrs. Bullitt had spent much of her life there, she left Oxmoor after Mr. Bullitt's death in 1979, moving to a home built nearby for her. It was there that she died.
Born Feb. 19, 1896, she was the daughter of Charles Edward and Rita Sturgis Ingersoll. Her father sat on the board of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Her mother came from another prominent family with wide interests in the area.
Educated at the Agnes Irwin School, she married Orville H. Bullitt in 1916 and the two entered the city's life.
At home, Mrs. Bullitt tended her family, her house and her gardens. The latter earned her many ribbons and prizes, most from the Horticultural Society of Pennsylvania and the Weeders Garden Club. She was long active in both.
She was also active in support of the Alcott House, a place at the New Jersey Shore were families could go for a bit of a vacation in the sun and fresh air.
She was long a major supporter of the Child Guidance Clinic and the Foster Home, a care center for youngsters who needed extended family support.
Mrs. Bullitt also plunged into the work of the American Red Cross in World Wars I and II.
Surviving are her sons, Orville H. and John C.; daughter, Louisa B. Ward; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and a brother, Jared Ingersoll.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Route 202, Gwynedd. She will be buried beside her husband in the church cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Saturday, January 10, 1987
families, died yesterday at her home in Broad Axe, Montgomery County.
Mrs. Bullitt was the widow of Orville H. Bullitt, a banker, civic leader and philanthropist who had a hand in almost every phase of life in the city for 50 years. She shared his enthusiasms in fields from archaeology to the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Then she added her own in touches of beauty, in her home and in her garden.
The Norman country house occupied by the Bullitts on Oxmoor, their estate near Fort Washington, reflected her tastes. From time to time, she shared her interests with the public, graciously opening the gates to tours held for the benefit of worthy organizations.
Visitors were treated to an outstanding collection of impressionist paintings that included works by Degas, Vlaminck, Pissarro and Utrillo. Guides pointed to the oak-paneled walls brought from France, led tours of flower gardens and followed the walks along a cordon of pear trees and the azalea garden with its raised pool.
Guests who enjoyed the grounds included members of the Garden Club of America and the Horticultural Society. They applauded her work.
Though Mrs. Bullitt had spent much of her life there, she left Oxmoor after Mr. Bullitt's death in 1979, moving to a home built nearby for her. It was there that she died.
Born Feb. 19, 1896, she was the daughter of Charles Edward and Rita Sturgis Ingersoll. Her father sat on the board of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Her mother came from another prominent family with wide interests in the area.
Educated at the Agnes Irwin School, she married Orville H. Bullitt in 1916 and the two entered the city's life.
At home, Mrs. Bullitt tended her family, her house and her gardens. The latter earned her many ribbons and prizes, most from the Horticultural Society of Pennsylvania and the Weeders Garden Club. She was long active in both.
She was also active in support of the Alcott House, a place at the New Jersey Shore were families could go for a bit of a vacation in the sun and fresh air.
She was long a major supporter of the Child Guidance Clinic and the Foster Home, a care center for youngsters who needed extended family support.
Mrs. Bullitt also plunged into the work of the American Red Cross in World Wars I and II.
Surviving are her sons, Orville H. and John C.; daughter, Louisa B. Ward; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and a brother, Jared Ingersoll.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Route 202, Gwynedd. She will be buried beside her husband in the church cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Saturday, January 10, 1987
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