FORT BELVOIR - Georgia Bahnsen Fuson, 89, of Fort Belvoir, Va., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010.
Georgia was born on March 26, 1921, in Americus, Ga. She was the youngest of six children, born to the late Dr. Peter F. Bahnsen and Beatrice Parrot Bahnsen.
She is the beloved wife of the late Lieutenant General Jack C. Fuson. After retiring from the military Georgia and Jack moved to Gloucester, Va., where they lived for 14 years, and then moved to Williamsburg, Va., where they resided for 10 years.
After her husband died, Georgia moved to her final home The Fairfax, a military retirement community in Fort Belvoir, Va.
Georgia is survived by her loving five children and their spouses, John Warren Fuson, Nell and Earl Hacker, Jack C. Jr. and Evie Fuson, Peter and Suzanne Fuson, and Jennie and Cory Hamm. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Throughout her lifetime Georgia enjoyed numerous interests and hobbies. She demonstrated her pioneering spirit at an early age, earning her pilot's license at the age of 18. In the 1960's she and her friend Georgia Vance formed the business "The Two Georgia's", where they designed and created dried floral arrangements, many of which were regularly displayed at the State Department, as well as in historical homes such as, Gunston Hall, and Woodlawn Plantations. Being an avid gardener, she served as the Horticulture Chairmen of the Garden Club of Virginia, and was also an active member of the Officers' Wives Club. Amongst her many activities, Georgia loved to cook, read, travel, and surround herself with her family and friends. She will be especially remembered by her quick-wit, sense of adventure, and her optimism and love of life.
Interment will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WETA, 3939 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206 and/or the Garden Club of Virginia, 12 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219.
Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from August 22 to August 23, 2010
Georgia was born on March 26, 1921, in Americus, Ga. She was the youngest of six children, born to the late Dr. Peter F. Bahnsen and Beatrice Parrot Bahnsen.
She is the beloved wife of the late Lieutenant General Jack C. Fuson. After retiring from the military Georgia and Jack moved to Gloucester, Va., where they lived for 14 years, and then moved to Williamsburg, Va., where they resided for 10 years.
After her husband died, Georgia moved to her final home The Fairfax, a military retirement community in Fort Belvoir, Va.
Georgia is survived by her loving five children and their spouses, John Warren Fuson, Nell and Earl Hacker, Jack C. Jr. and Evie Fuson, Peter and Suzanne Fuson, and Jennie and Cory Hamm. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Throughout her lifetime Georgia enjoyed numerous interests and hobbies. She demonstrated her pioneering spirit at an early age, earning her pilot's license at the age of 18. In the 1960's she and her friend Georgia Vance formed the business "The Two Georgia's", where they designed and created dried floral arrangements, many of which were regularly displayed at the State Department, as well as in historical homes such as, Gunston Hall, and Woodlawn Plantations. Being an avid gardener, she served as the Horticulture Chairmen of the Garden Club of Virginia, and was also an active member of the Officers' Wives Club. Amongst her many activities, Georgia loved to cook, read, travel, and surround herself with her family and friends. She will be especially remembered by her quick-wit, sense of adventure, and her optimism and love of life.
Interment will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WETA, 3939 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206 and/or the Garden Club of Virginia, 12 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219.
Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from August 22 to August 23, 2010
FORT BELVOIR - Georgia Bahnsen Fuson, 89, of Fort Belvoir, Va., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010.
Georgia was born on March 26, 1921, in Americus, Ga. She was the youngest of six children, born to the late Dr. Peter F. Bahnsen and Beatrice Parrot Bahnsen.
She is the beloved wife of the late Lieutenant General Jack C. Fuson. After retiring from the military Georgia and Jack moved to Gloucester, Va., where they lived for 14 years, and then moved to Williamsburg, Va., where they resided for 10 years.
After her husband died, Georgia moved to her final home The Fairfax, a military retirement community in Fort Belvoir, Va.
Georgia is survived by her loving five children and their spouses, John Warren Fuson, Nell and Earl Hacker, Jack C. Jr. and Evie Fuson, Peter and Suzanne Fuson, and Jennie and Cory Hamm. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Throughout her lifetime Georgia enjoyed numerous interests and hobbies. She demonstrated her pioneering spirit at an early age, earning her pilot's license at the age of 18. In the 1960's she and her friend Georgia Vance formed the business "The Two Georgia's", where they designed and created dried floral arrangements, many of which were regularly displayed at the State Department, as well as in historical homes such as, Gunston Hall, and Woodlawn Plantations. Being an avid gardener, she served as the Horticulture Chairmen of the Garden Club of Virginia, and was also an active member of the Officers' Wives Club. Amongst her many activities, Georgia loved to cook, read, travel, and surround herself with her family and friends. She will be especially remembered by her quick-wit, sense of adventure, and her optimism and love of life.
Interment will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WETA, 3939 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206 and/or the Garden Club of Virginia, 12 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219.
Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from August 22 to August 23, 2010
Georgia was born on March 26, 1921, in Americus, Ga. She was the youngest of six children, born to the late Dr. Peter F. Bahnsen and Beatrice Parrot Bahnsen.
She is the beloved wife of the late Lieutenant General Jack C. Fuson. After retiring from the military Georgia and Jack moved to Gloucester, Va., where they lived for 14 years, and then moved to Williamsburg, Va., where they resided for 10 years.
After her husband died, Georgia moved to her final home The Fairfax, a military retirement community in Fort Belvoir, Va.
Georgia is survived by her loving five children and their spouses, John Warren Fuson, Nell and Earl Hacker, Jack C. Jr. and Evie Fuson, Peter and Suzanne Fuson, and Jennie and Cory Hamm. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Throughout her lifetime Georgia enjoyed numerous interests and hobbies. She demonstrated her pioneering spirit at an early age, earning her pilot's license at the age of 18. In the 1960's she and her friend Georgia Vance formed the business "The Two Georgia's", where they designed and created dried floral arrangements, many of which were regularly displayed at the State Department, as well as in historical homes such as, Gunston Hall, and Woodlawn Plantations. Being an avid gardener, she served as the Horticulture Chairmen of the Garden Club of Virginia, and was also an active member of the Officers' Wives Club. Amongst her many activities, Georgia loved to cook, read, travel, and surround herself with her family and friends. She will be especially remembered by her quick-wit, sense of adventure, and her optimism and love of life.
Interment will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WETA, 3939 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206 and/or the Garden Club of Virginia, 12 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219.
Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from August 22 to August 23, 2010
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