James Herman "Jim" Bausch, age 70, of Kemp, was born July 10, 1937, in Rapid City, South Dakota, and died May 10, 2008 in Houston, Texas. He attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas on a rodeo scholarship and graduated in 1960 with a B.S. Following graduation, he continued as a professional cowboy joining the PRCA where he was a national champion All Around Cowboy. Jim spent 18 years as a commercial pilot, with a small airline in Texas, which later became Continental Airlines. He ventured into the real estate business, was a cattle rancher and owned a large dairy farm in Hopkins County. Jim showed cutting horses winning numerous awards including the 1988 and 1989 Non Professional Championships and in 1990 the Open Gelding Champion. Later, he became a thoroughbred race horse owner and trainer. Jim enjoyed continued success as a rancher and in the thoroughbred horse racing business. He was frequently recognized for his success as a trainer and owner. Such recognition, most recently, included being named Leading Owner by the Sam Houston Race Park in 2005 and 2006. He is survived by his devoted partner in life, Robin L. Powers; wonderful children, Todd, Jake and Jody Bausch; 5 grandchildren, Ashley, Ruby, Michael and Mason James Bausch, and McKenzie Massey; a sister, Polly and her husband, Lt. Col. Loyd Berger; and numerous other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 16, 2008, at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Kemp, Texas. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery, Kaufman County. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 15th at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the High Plains Sul Ross Rodeo Scholarship Endowment; P.O. Box C114, Alpine, TX, 79832 or to Lone Star PL Helping Sick Kids Get Better One step at a time., 1907 Upland Dr., Suite B1; Houston, TX 77043. Sign his online guestbook at www.andersonclaytonbros.com. Anderson Clayton 903-498-3371 Kemp andersonclaytonfuneral.com Published in the Dallas Morning News on 5/15/2008.