AUSUM, John D., MD., age 92, of Tyron, NC, November 06, 2019. Beloved husband of 43 years,Patricia Ausum . Loving father of Dr. Antonia Ausum (Dr. Dalbert Fear), James D. Ausum, Daniel F. Ausum, Stephen L. Ausum and Julianne (James C.) Fenhagen. Dearest grandfather of Captain Alexis (Justine) Bailey, Gregory Fear, Dr. Alena Fear and Aaron Fenhagen and great-grandfather of Ronen and Eva Bailey. He is also survived by his sister Mary Esther Batcheller and many nephews and nieces. After graduating from Flat Rock High School, he joined the US Army where he played the trumpet in the US Army Band during WWII. Dr. Ausum attended the University of Michigan School of Medicine. After which, he went to practice for Ford Motor Company Medical Department. Some years later he joined a family practice in Himley City before going back to school at Wayne State University College of Medicine where he completed his residency in Dermatology in 1962. Soon after he opened his private practice in Livonia until 1986. Dr. Ausum was Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Wayne State University until 1986. He was on the Medical Staff of Mount Carmel Hospital. He was also a Consultant Dermatologist at the V.A. Hospital in Allen Park until 1986. In 1984 Dr. Ausum received his medical license from the state of North Carolina where he and his wife moved to Tyron, ND. In 1987. In 1989 he joined the medical staff at the V.A. Hospital in Asheville (Oteen) as a Consultant Dermatologist until 2007. Providing care for the Veteran’s, often referring to them as friends, was a special and enriching time in his professional career. David was an accomplished trumpet player favoring the music of The Big Band Era. Over the years in Tyron, he and his wife weaved special friendships with many who became and extension of their own family. The dinner gatherings, camaraderie and music playing were moments he cherished and for which he was always grateful for. Among the many memories David had moving to the Carolinas was the annual family reunion at the beach of North Litchfield, SC where over 30 years he enjoyed being with family as much as surf fishing. Perhaps his love of fishing was equaled to his passion for the intricate game of baseball. David’s quiet peace came from his faith and his Church Family at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was always grateful to all for the spiritual strength he and his wife received especially during the past few years for the prayers and presence many brought to their life.
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