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1931
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2011
Bernard Lance Obituary
He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He received numerous medals including Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Stars, National Defense Service Medal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Lance of Yuma; daughters, Lori A. Gallagher of Goldsboro, North Carolina and Cyndee L. Lance of Yuma as well as 2 grandchildren.
No services will be held.
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for Bernard Lance
Don Foltz
May 27, 2011
Fair winds and following seas my friend. There will never be one to replace you. Always enjoyed sharing "sea stories" with you. The world is a better place because of you! Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Semper Fi,
Michael Valadez
May 26, 2011
Goodbye my friend. I admired, and looked up to you and am saddened by your passing, but I know wherever you are, they are celebrating your arrival.
Al Whitney
May 25, 2011
Bernie, I will forever be grateful for the privilege of having known you. You friendship, expertise and kindness is something I will cherish forever. Farewell my Friend. Fair winds and following seas. Semper Fi.
Ron Swanson
May 25, 2011
There are a lot of Marines that are better for having known you. Rest in peace.
May 25, 2011
I will always carry the memories of your smile and sense of humor Uncle Bo. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cyndee, Lori and Aunt Betty.
Brenda and Gary Lance
May 24, 2011
I have fond memories of you over my lifetime Uncle Bo. I am grateful for out trip to visit 2 years ago. We made the most of every moment while we were there and I will treasure that week forever. Lori, Cyndee and Aunt Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Tami Lance Dillon.
Jeff Tellechea
May 24, 2011
Bernie was a kind and gentle man. Always there with a smile and a firm
(to say the least) handshake. It was a true pleasure to know Bernie and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Jeff Tellechea
Dave DelSignore
May 24, 2011
Bernard working with you was a real pleasure, thank you for all you taught me. All them bear hugs did hurt, so now you know.
Darrell Fitch
May 24, 2011
A Man of a firm hand shake, glad to have known you and will miss you, Peace and Love.
Fitch
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