Bernadine N. Walraven

Walraven, Bernadine N.
Essexville, Michigan

Beloved mother and grandmother passed away Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 85. Bernadine was born
October 13, 1922 in Hampton Township to the late Arthur and Theresa Tacey. She was united in marriage to Louis L. Walraven January 10, 1942; he preceded her in death September 20, 2006. Bernadine worked on the family farm, and enjoyed gardening and crafts. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the St. John
Altar Society.
Surviving are six children: Allan (Debbie) of Bay City, Mari Noonan of Sugar Land, TX, Dale (Kathy) of Essexville, Bonnie (Robert) Smith of Saginaw, Larry of Bay City, and Tim (Kathy) of Bay City; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Doyen and Charlotte (James) Couture; one brother, Ken (Doreen) Tacey; one brother-in-law, Ronald Hebert; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and
parents, Bernadine was preceded in death by her son, James; her son-in-law, Michael Noonan and five brothers and sisters: Harold "Rusty" Tacey, Vivian Meyers, Francine Hebert, Evelyn DeWyse, and Natalie Tacey.
The family would like
to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Bay Medical Care Facility 2W for the loving care shown to Bernadine.
The Funeral Liturgy will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Steven M. Gavit officiating. Burial will take place in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home West on Sunday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m., where a Vigil for the Deceased will take place at 7:00 p.m. under the direction of Sr. Mary Epple, RSM. Bernadine will lie in state at church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of
sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Mary Catholic Church or Heartland Hospice.

Stapish Cederberg West