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for Joseph Bernard
Mary Bentley
February 15, 2010
Mrs. B, Steve, Pam, Cheryl, and Chris: I just wanted you all to know I'm thinking of you as the one year anniversary of your dad & sweetheart's passing comes about, hard to believe it's been a year. I'm sure there are moments it feels like forever and then other times it feels like days. Remember though, every day that passes is one day closer to seeing him again in heaven!! I know you have all now experienced that life does surely go on, although now there are more bittersweet moments than before and certainly more quiet moments spent day-dreaming about the good old days. I do hope that your love for one another has helped comfort you during the times you've missed him most and I hope that soon you will be able to remember without the pain of his passing and only feel the joy he brought to each of your lives and the lives of the many people who loved him. (I'm guessing too that you wished, like I do, that God had thought to installed phones in heaven!! Maybe when we get there we can do something about that! I love you all to peices! Hugs & Kisses
Jerry and Jackie Anderson
March 19, 2009
Joe was a friend to everyone. He always wore a smile. The Shuffleboarders in Mesa will miss him. God bring comfort and peace to his family and friends. His memory brings lots of smiles to us.
Roland & Becky Hall
March 3, 2009
Joe was special......We always enjoyed talking with him at cribbage tournaments......He will definitely be missed by everyone who knew him in the cribbage community.
Donald Lucas
February 27, 2009
Cynthia and Family
We lost a great friend and neighbor on February 16 th.
We will especially miss those dominoe games and also the many fun and serious conversations in the garage. Joe may be gone, but will not be forgotten.
We wish you and your family strength and peace.
Your Leisure World Friends
Lee & Don Lucas
Annett Eiffert
February 27, 2009
Dear Family Members,
It was my pleasure and privilege to know Joe through the American Cribbage Congress. He was a tough competitor, and win or lose, was always a gentleman.
george stankus
February 26, 2009
i remember joe as a very learned and competitive cribbage player who, regardless of the outcome of the game remained a true gentleman!!
Jim Crawford
February 25, 2009
Dear Pam and family,
My condolences to all of you. I had the privilege of playing Joe a few times over the years at a couple ACC tournaments. He was a true gentleman and we will truly miss him.
Mike Barrett
February 24, 2009
Joe was one of the first people I ever played in tournament cribbage. Looking back on getting to play both he and Joe Wergin the same day I realize how lucky I was to escape with the shirt on my back. We are all lucky to have known this fine man, and I am ever thankful for his quiet smile and handshake whenever I got to see him, all too rarely though it was for me. My sincerest condolence to Joe's family and friends. Please know your loss is shared by many, and my prayers are with you.
Stacy (Crowe) Thomas
February 23, 2009
Dear Pam and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We "shared" family many times during our college days, and I always enjoyed the fun and laughter of your dad picking on your "tall" friend! Please know that my prayers are for peace and compfort for you all during this difficult time.
Patrick & Linda Barrett
February 23, 2009
To the Bernard Family
Joe will be missed by so many. Not only by his family but by his many friends from the American Cribbage Congress. Joe was a bright spot and superb player at every tournament he attended. You must be so very proud of his accomplishments on and off the cribbage board. RIP Joe
Elizabeth Miller
February 23, 2009
Dear Family,
Joe was one of our best players and always a pleasure to play cribbage with. Win or lose he was a nice person I will miss seeing him at the tournaments. I am glad he is at peace with the lord.
Betsy Miller
Ray & Donna Kerr
February 23, 2009
We will always remember Joe for his smile & even temper. A great friend and it was a pleasure to have known him. He will be missed.His Arizona friends
Jack McGregor
February 23, 2009
Dear Cindy,
For the past 62 years Joe has been in my life as a dear friend. I find it very hard to look forward to these coming days without him. I remember, soon after your marriage, the two of you coming to my apartment on broadway to a party. The rounds of golf, as rookies on the Comets, and just his friendly way of being are things that will always be with me.
Cindy, although your loss is great, and I know you are in pain now, you will eventually find peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Steve and Joan Molidor
February 23, 2009
Dear Cynthia and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I remember Joe's terrific smile and always warm and gentle manner. Glad my uncle Jerry, aunt Joan and cousin Peter were able to attend the memorial. Prayers are with all of you.
Syl Lulinski
February 22, 2009
Our Cribbage family has lost a gentleman and a true friend. I truly believe that Joe was loved by more members than anyone else. I will miss him.
Bob Chase
February 22, 2009
Joe will certainly be missed at the cribbage tourneys. He was a great sport and competitor. I'm lucky to have been able to play cards with him and to know him.
Bill Shoemaker
February 20, 2009
We have lost a great one here. I have known Joe for more than 20 years through Cribbage. We have not only lost a great player, but also a great person. It is my privilige to have called him "friend".
Jim Panther
February 20, 2009
Our heartfelt prayers are with the family.
Jim and Bonnie Panther
Herschel Mack
February 20, 2009
Dear Family:
Joe was a wonderful person. My association with him was through the American Cribbage Congress. He was a quiet but forceful presence in our Board of Directors meetings, and he gave me good counsel on changes to the cribbage rulebook. Some of his ideas will be incorporated into our latest revision.
Thanks for sharing Joe with us. I am sorry for your loss.
Gary and Angela Davis
February 20, 2009
Cheryl and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love and memories of your father get you through this difficult time. God Bless.
Tom Lewis
February 20, 2009
Dear Cynthia & Family, Although we've never met, I have known Joe for a number of years and found him to truely be one of the nicest people I have ever met. Playing cribbage with Joe was always a pleasant thing. Win or lose, Joe was always an enjoyable partner and a good friend.
Ed & Pat Smith
February 19, 2009
Joe was a great neighbor. He was always out picking up twigs, mowing his lawn, etc. He would always have a friendly smile and a wave. He will be greatly missed.
Jeff & Laura Lui
February 19, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe was a wonderful person as well as a wonderful competitor. He will be sadly missed.
John and Susan Garza
February 19, 2009
Pam-
We are so sorry for your loss. Susan and I got the opportunity to meet your Pops last year. We both understand your grief and we both know, as you will, that his love and presence will never leave you
Janie Mooney (Schotanus)
February 19, 2009
Pam,
I remember your dad and mine driving us to and from Butler Lake ice skating a-l-l winter long. They sure were good sports! My sympathies to the entire Bernard family.
MAVIS AND TOM SHEEHAN
February 19, 2009
CYNTHIA, WE LOVED JOE VERY MUCH AND WILL MISS HIM. WE HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF THE VACATIONS WE SHARED WITH JOE AND THE FAMILY. WE REMEMBER ALL THE FUN AND LAUGHS WE HAVE HAD OVER THE YEARS. YOU AND JOE ARE TRULY PART OF OUR FAMILY.
Doris and Elliott French
February 18, 2009
Dear Cynthia and family, We were so sorry to hear about Joe. We were still hoping that we would be meeting with you in March in Mesa. We always enjoyed our visits and playing Dominoes (even though Joe almost always won). You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope to see you soon. Doris and Elliott
Christian Molidor
February 18, 2009
Cynthia,
I don't have the words to tell you how sad I am to hear of Joe's passing. I wish I could be there with mom and dad to tell you in person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Bentley
February 18, 2009
Such a wonderful man, such a great loss. I loved listening to him tell stories about his childhood, and the way he would say your name if he was pretending to be serious when we were laughing uncontrollably about something!
You are all in my prayers. With love and sympathy
Sherri Kunesh
February 18, 2009
Cheryl and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers this week. We hope that many years of fond memories will help to temper the sadness of your loss.
-The Kunesh Family-
Keith Widener
February 18, 2009
Joe was a wonderful opponent, a true gentleman, and a great ambassador for the game of cribbage. I will miss the competition but will also fondly remember the games we played. My condolences to the family.
Beth Witter
February 18, 2009
Joe Bernard - Sweet, Brilliant, Loved and Missed. I was blessed to know him.
Beth Witter
John Schafer
February 18, 2009
Joe will be missed, I'm so sorry.
Dorothy Troy
February 18, 2009
Cynth and family, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will miss seeing Joe and having him give me a hard time. Such a wonderful, funny man and friend.
Paul Campion
February 18, 2009
To Pam and the entire family of Joseph Bernard,
My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. May the wonderful memories you each share with your husband, father, grandfather and friend help you find comfort.
Ivana and Bob Holt
February 18, 2009
Pam, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Meridy Porres
February 18, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Joe Bernard was such a sweet man. He will be missed.
Keith and Karen Kouba
February 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Keith Petersen
February 18, 2009
Dear Cynthia and Family, Our world is certainly diminished with Joe's sad passing. As a classmate and friend I will miss him at our reunions and the possibility that we would see each other when we travel to No. Illinois or Arizona. Joe was always the best poker player when dimes and quarters were the stakes and Joe had the most inscrutable face-you couldn't 'read' him! Joe, Bill Gossell, Charlie Boak and I were class officers in our freshman year at Libertyville H.S.;you can see our picture on the tennis court in the 1946 Nautilus yearbook. We are unhappy that we cannot make it to your tribute for Joe so do share my thoughts with others. Thanks for this opportunity to send a timely message instead of a snail-mail one. Again the memories are many and fond. Most sincerely, Keith and Nancy Petersen, Covington, Kentucky.
Hugo Cruz
February 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marvin Lang
February 18, 2009
Thank you for both interesting and informative cribbage games.
Peter Sweeney
February 18, 2009
I am so sad to hear about Joe's passing such a warm and gentile person, he always greeted me with smile and handshake and had a great sense of humor he will be deeply missed you are all im my prayers
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