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Bernadette Harvey Obituary
"Bernie" Harvey
Resident of Redwood City
Nov. 5, 1956-Nov. 18, 2010
Passed on peacefully on November 18, 2010 at Kaiser Santa Clara after battling lung cancer. Bernie loved her grandbabies tremendously; full of pride when each one was born, relishing in the cuddling years, and taking great pleasure in watching them grow and mature. She has been a member of Peninsula Yacht Club in Redwood City, CA since 1999; often helping with decorating and cooking for parties as well as participating in the sailing activities. As an employee of TJ Maxx (San Carlos, CA) for over 13 years, she grew to enjoy her job, customers, and colleagues. She often spoke highly of her friendships.
She was born November 5, 1956 in Virginia to Virginia "Ginnie" Squires, Mesa, AZ and the late Clarence Edward Graham Sr. Her family briefly lived in San Diego, CA, before they moved to Santa Clara County in the 1960's. She married Donald Harvey in 1979, he took her to live in Washington and Texas before they moved to Sacramento County in 1991, and then to San Mateo County around 1999.
She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.
Survived by husband, Donald E. Harvey, Mountain View, CA; daughter, Katherine A. Crawford, San Diego, CA; son, Danny R. Harvey, San Jose, CA; sister, Wanda Vasquez, Stockton, CA; sister, Jennie Nava, Stockton, CA; sister, Alice Chaffee, Queen Creek, AZ; step-sister Linda Eserini, Santa Clara, CA; brother, Clarence E. Graham, Jr., Gastonia, NC; sister, Ann Long, Gastonia, NC; 5 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren; 22 nieces and nephews; 14 great nieces and nephews; 1 great-great niece, and ex-husband Richard Triesenberg. Preceded in death by brothers, Elmer Graham, and Carl Otis Graham II.
Viewing 11:00am, Saturday November 27; Neptune Society, 798 South Second St., San Jose, CA, 95112. Memorial 1:00pm, Saturday, November 27, Peninsula Yacht Club, 1536 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Mary Pack
November 30, 2010
Sweet Bernie, I will miss our fireside chat's at the club and I will truly miss your wonderful hugs.
Peace be with you.
Wylisa Santos
November 29, 2010
Bernie ~ Thank you for all of the laughs & most of all the unjudgemental way in which you accepted me & others into our "Yacht" club family! You opened your arms to me and always made me feel worthy and welcome. You accepted everyone as they are and we will all miss you tremendously!! I will most of all miss your original sense of humor!! Keep them laughing up there while you wait for the rest of us to join the party! Love you!!!!
Liz....aka.....Wylisa E. Santos
Corey Crawford
November 25, 2010
I didn't get to know you as well as your family during the past two years, but you have made an indelible impression in my life. I thank you for welcoming me into your family and will always remember to check my silverware!
Shanda @ Sam Gibson
November 25, 2010
We never really got a chance to know you, like many others have. The few times we saw each other was very pleasant. I know you will be sadly missed by all your family and friends.
Alice Taylor
November 24, 2010
You will be missed sorely, but your children will carry on with fond memories of what a wonderful mom you were to them and a terrific friend to all of us. With love, Alice
Katherine Crawford
November 24, 2010
I love you mom and miss you
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