May God bless you and your...
Thinking of you today Aunt Bernice. I keep finding pennies all over the place in my daily travels. I miss you.
Kathleen M O'Connell
November 07, 2025 | Family


Arcadia, California
Bernice Nellie Meyer (nee Notzli)Resident of HaywardBorn, April 25th, 1927, in Tacoma, WashingtonPassed Away, November 7, 2013, in Hayward, CaliforniaBernice Meyer was the younger daughter of Albert and Pauline Notzli, immigrants from Switzerland to the USA. Baptized at Holy Rosary Catholic...
Read MoreThinking of you today Aunt Bernice. I keep finding pennies all over the place in my daily travels. I miss you.
Kathleen M O'Connell
November 07, 2025 | Family
I am thinking of you today, Mrs. Meyer, and on many other days throughout the year. I think how wonderful that you started your son, Steven, in music. And, I think that today you would be so proud of the work he does with the Golden Gate Boys Choir, even if it´s hard sometimes. May you be remembered with love for all eternity
Connie Torrey
November 07, 2022
Thinking of you today, Mrs. Meyer, and sending love. We miss seeing you around, but know you are here in other ways. Your presence is here in all the good things your son, Steven, is doing w/ his music and the GGBC. And that is beautiful ~ From Roger and Connie Torrey and Family.
Connie Torrey
November 07, 2021
Over the years, I knew John and Bernice Meyer, but mostly from a distance of many miles.
Later, when Steve brought them home to Hayward about a year ago, I began to know them more. A lovely couple they were, and I feel privileged to have known them.
I see much, and, over a lifetime, I have seen much. But never ever have I seen the love, the care, and the gentleness that Steve gave to his parents so they would be comfortable and happy. Their care wasn't easy as they...
Connie Torrey
January 03, 2014 | San Francisco, CA
Over the years, I knew John and Bernice Meyer, but mostly from a distance of many miles.
Later, when Steve brought them home to Hayward about a year ago, I began to know them more. A lovely couple they were, and I feel privileged to have known them.
I see much, and, over a lifetime, I have seen much. But never ever have I seen the love, the care, and the gentleness that Steve gave to his parents so they would be comfortable and happy. Their care wasn't easy as they...
Connie Torrey
January 03, 2014 | San Francisco, CA
Many prayers for the family of Bernice and John Meyer. To lose a parent is terribly difficult, but to lose both within a month is heartbreaking. I attended the Wakes and Funeral Masses for both Bernice and John and have never experienced more beautifully planned out services. The readings, hymns, and particularly the music selections were a testament to the love of a son who wanted to honor his parents with the same gift of music they gave to him. It was like heaven sent it's angels to sing...
Kimberlee Caniglia
December 30, 2013 | San Francisco, CA
Dear John, Steve,Ken and Mark - We just learned today of Bernice's passing away. We have so many memories wrapped around our parish, our Benedictines and the strong relationship between Betty and your Mom/wife.
May she rest in peace and thank you all for being part of our lives.
Chris & Mary Antons
December 18, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
First of all, let me offer you my condolences on the death of your wife and mother.
Secondly, I am W.J. Kennedy, M.D.'s daughter, Margaret Ann. I can't tell you how deepley I and the rest of my family were touched by the mention of our father in your wife's/mother's obituary. It is such a comfort to realize that he lives on in people's memories and through their children.
Margaret Ann Kennedy
November 27, 2013 | Oakland, CA

For Bernice from John Meyer
EULOGY for BERNICE MEYER
by Vilma Balbuena 11/14/13
I don't remember when or where I met Bernice 30 some years ago. What I remember is her friendly smile and the ease she made me comfortable. It was like second nature to her. I often dropped by their house at Larchmont St. to do many choir projects with Steven. Bernice made me feel like I'm part of the family. If you feel tired, she said, lie down on the couch and use the afghan to keep you warm. She'd invite me for lunch while I'm...
Vilma Balbuena
November 16, 2013 | Castro Valley, CA