In Loving Memory Of
Bernice Kathleen Townsend
Bernice Kathleen Townsend, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Hythe, AB, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Grande Prairie Care Centre at the age of 89 years.
Bernice was born in North Battleford, SK, on February 26, 1932. She attended school in Richmond, BC. She was a lifelong learner, attending night school courses while working full time as a Switchboard Telephone Operator, Office Receptionist, Hudson Bay Clerk, Salvation Army Clerk, Nanny and Daycare Worker, Care Taker of an apartment building, and as a Guard at the Beaverlodge Jail. Bernice has experience as a Sunday School Teacher, attended Bible School for 2 years, self-taught pianist, and accompanied her brother Ed on preaching tours before she married.
Bernice loved summer camps and road trips to family and friends’ homes. She loved and was curious about people. She easily shared her faith in God, encouraging and praying for others, and prophesying. She enjoyed adventure and community parties with food.
Bernice was fond of knitting, bowling, baseball, word games, attending social or church lunches and events. She thrived on celebrating her family member’s special days, writing cards and giving gifts.
Bernice will be fondly missed by Louis Townsend; grateful children: Wayne Erickson, Teresa (John) Pardy, and Matthew (Linda) Todd; seven much-loved grandchildren: Steven (Leah) Harnett of BC, Adam (Melanie) Smith of AB, David (Victoria) Smith of BC, Zane (Chantel) Erickson of BC, Christina (Jovan) Kovacevic of BC, Dallas Erickson of BC, and Skyllar Erickson of BC; nineteen very enjoyed great-grandchildren: Ryder, Elektra, Victory, Geneva, Archer, Jada, Vienna, Zurich, Slade, Ezra, Elizabeth, Thorne, Jade, Nash, Troy, Jorja, Jewels, Nova, and Eric; siblings: Clarence (Myrtle) Bergman, Leslie (Ellen) Bergman, and Ron (Hilda) Bergman; as well as her adoring nieces and nephews: Sherry, Robert, Shannon, Sharon, Bonnie, Esther, Jewel, Patricia, and Virginia.
Bernice was predeceased by her first husband Ken Erickson; parents Albert and Justina Bergman; brother Edwin Bergman; sister Sylvia Martin; niece Lynn White; nephews Rodney and Merrill Bergman; as well as granddaughter Ellianna Pardy.
A message from Bernice to all of her friends and family
“I love ALL of you!!!” Mark 11:22 have FAITH in God! Jesus said, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the ends of the earth.” Direct quote: “God is working on all of your problems while you are sleeping and working them all out for you; so have a good sleep and allow God to work out your problems. With God, all things are possible; ONLY BELIEVE!”
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021, at 1:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave). Everyone who wishes to come, may do so.
Memorial Donations may be made to Gideon’s International Bibles of Canada (PO Box 3619, Guelph, ON, N1H 7A2), or to Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT (Unit 102, 9823 116 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4B4).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bernice Kathleen Townsend February 26 1932 June 20 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta