Rita Jane Beauchamp Bauhof, 74, of Ocean View, Delaware, passed away on August 9, 2018 at her home.

Born September 30, 1943 in Medford, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Caroline Beauchamp. She was the wife of William Bauhof, her husband of 52 years.

She was a graduate of Milford Mill High School and had worked for Reisterstown Federal Bank. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed hosting family and friends at her homes in Bethany Beach.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her children, Bradley Bauhof and his wife Tracey of Finksburg, Nicole Sewell of Westminster and Robert Bauhof of Hanover, PA; grandchildren, Billy Bauhof, Maddie Bauhof, Caroline Sewell and Braeden Bauhof; sisters, Starr Arbaugh and Mary Lou Craig; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, William Foley Beauchamp.

The family will receive friends Saturday August 18, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 2901 Bloom Road, Finksburg, with a reception immediately following at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101.