Bernice Thelma Ida Parvey Solish

Bernice Thelma Ida Parvey Solish, 88, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at 10:16 p.m. at home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and her husband of 64 years, George. Daughter of Boston obstetrician, Benjamin Parvey, she was born in Boston, Mass., and educated at the Girls Latin School and Pembroke College of Brown University. While at Pembroke, she met her future husband, academic obstetrician, George Solish. Separated by War, they married upon his return from service. Bernice was active in the League of Women Voters (and a representative to the State of Michigan constitutional convention), Planned Parenthood, American Association of University Women, Red Hat Society, North County Newcomers Club and Congregation Ohr Tzafon in Atascadero. She was an early supporter of the National Museum of Women in the Arts and alumni president of her class at Brown University. Bernice touched many lives. She supported her husband, which allowed him to pursue a very demanding career. Her children relied on her to find a path through the rocky teenage years and beyond. She found ways to connect with her grandchildren, although they were 3,000 miles away. A wonderful hostess, she was always ready to celebrate. Her family members were her most treasured guests, but her door and her heart were always open to the stranger and the traveler. We will miss her. Bernice is survived by her husband, George; three children Alfred Solish MD, Sharyn Solish MD and Samuel Solish MD; and five grandchildren Benjamin Solish, Daniel Solish, Barbara Solish, Diana Siegel and Elena Siegel. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at the Congregation Ohr Tzafon, 2605 Traffic Way in Atascadero.