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Bernadine Bruneau Obituary
(Age 82) Bernadine succumbed to congestive heart failure on December 1, 2013. Bernie was born in Springfield, Missouri on January 16, 1931, the third of five children. She became a Redmond Bicycle Derby Princess, graduated from Lake Washington High School and married Pierre E. Bruneau, all in 1949. She was a homemaker and also employed at various jobs including the King County Park Department, where she helped children with special needs for 19 years. She left behind her loving husband Pierre and their two children, Edmond Bruneau and Renee Colleran. She is also survived by two sisters, Vineta Hausauer and Virginia Pickett, as well as five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bernie loved many activities including gardening, swimming and square dancing. She enjoyed solving all types of puzzles and playing cards with friends/family. Her talent for knitting, sewing, weaving and carving yielded many beloved treasures. Bernie and Pierre adored the RV life and shared many adventures and travels, including wintering in Arizona. At her request, a private memorial for family and close friends was held at the Woodcrest Estates Clubhouse in Bothell on December 15, celebrating a life well lived.
Contributions may be made in her honor to the American Heart Association.
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January 21, 2014
So sorry to hear the news of Bernadine. My heart and thoughts are with you, Renee, and all of your family. With deepest sympathy,
Kay Cogan
January 19, 2014
We will dearly miss this wonderful lady, who was a member of our Holiday Rambler Club.
George and Carolyn Calvo
January 16, 2014
We send our deepest sympathy after hearing of the passing of Bernie. We both remember all the many happy hours spent on the square dancing floor with Bernie and Pierre. Such a beautiful sweet person. We will always remember her.
Bob and Marilyn Ingalls
Jim Cunningham
January 16, 2014
One of the truly lovely ladies of all time. My dear friend Diane Lochnane and I spent many a wonderfully innocent evening with Bernadine and Pierre, dancing at the Trianon or to the jukebox at the Cottage Lake gazebo. Fondest memories of a time when love was real. Bless you, Bernie, and you too Pierre.
January 16, 2014
Our hearts go out to all the family of Bernadine. We will miss your smile and friendship at the Redmond Historical Society's programs.
Deepest sympathy, Judy Lang and board members
Hilda and Ray Nichols
January 16, 2014
Bernie was one of the most beautiful person inside and out that we have ever known! We always had a good time with Bernie and Pierre in the Holiday Rambler RV Club! Bernie will be missed!
American Heart Association
January 16, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Donna Lange
January 15, 2014
After losing my mom in October of 2009, Bernie became like a second mom to me until her death. She accepted me into the family from the first day I met her, and always treated me with love and respect. She was a very special lady with a huge heart. I will never forget her.
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