Bernice Ann Chaffee

Bernice Ann Chaffee

Bernice Chaffee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2010.
Bernice was born in Topeka on December 24, 1931, to Milton Aaron and Mable Evelena (Johnson) Palmer. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, infant daughter Jill Kay Chaffee and son Scott Allen Chaffee. Bernice graduated from Topeka High School in 1950. She married Thomas Chaffee on June 6, 1951 in Huntsville, Arkansas; they recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Survivors include Thomas Chaffee of the home, Terry (Rebecca) Chaffee of Overland Park, Kansas, Kurt (Kristie) Chaffee of Carbondale, Kansas, and Teg (Andrea) Chaffee of Topeka, Kansas, and siblings; Darlene (Joe) Pollom, Judy (Marvin) Shreiner, and Marvin Butch Palmer, all of Topeka. She will be dearly missed by her 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Bernice was an active partner in Toms construction business, often serving as office manager. Bernice managed all the farm office duties as well as being very active in the 20 plus years of horse racing throughout the country. Bernice was involved from the foaling of the mares to selling or racing of the colts. Bernice loved the outdoors. She was an avid deer, turkey and duck hunter. Bernice was inducted into the Water Fowlers Hall of Fame in Mound City, MO in 1996. She was an avid fisherwoman. Bernice also loved to travel. Such experiences took her to such places as Australia, South Africa, Europe, Mexico, Canada and most of the 50 states. She loved to see new things and places. She was an active member of the Northland Christian Church where she sang in the choir and for many years, managed the Saturday Night Alternative. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2010 at Northland Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Heartland Hospice or to the Golden Rule Lodge #90 AF & AM. Online condolences may be made at davidsonfuneral.com. Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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October 21, 2010

Wendy Savoy posted to the memorial.

October 15, 2010

Candace Thomas posted to the memorial.

October 14, 2010

Charlotte (Seetin) Brooks posted to the memorial.

Wendy Savoy

October 21, 2010

Teg, Andrea, Trayl & Ryder,

We are very sorry for your loss.

We love you,
Wendy, Tony, Emily & Taylor

Candace Thomas

October 15, 2010

Kurt, Kris and boys,

We are so sorry to hear about Bernice. I have heard so many times what a wonderful woman she was. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, although I know Marc and Bob did. We are thinking of you.

Candace, Bob and Marc

Charlotte (Seetin) Brooks

October 14, 2010

My condolences to all of Bernice's family. She was one of the finest people I have ever known.

Carol Kahle

October 14, 2010

Teg and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. What a wonderful woman. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carol Kahle

October 14, 2010

Teg and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. What a wonderful woman. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

October 14, 2010

Darlene and Judy,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Thinking of you and the rest of your families!

Carolyn Miller

Marsha Schimmel-Morgan

October 13, 2010

Teg and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember singing in the choir with your Mom.

John and Brenda Stein

October 13, 2010

Kurt and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. you are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 13, 2010

Teg,Andrea,Trayl,and Ryder,
There was a time when our parents/grandparents were in the stands of our kid's ballgames. I know it has been awhile but that is how I remember your mom. Hope the memories ease the sorrow. The Strobel's

October 13, 2010

Tom and family we are so sorry to here about Bernice and your lost she will be greatly missed.Tom, Lynda and my prayers will be with you and your family may God Bless you and give you pease. Dan Lynda Buchanan

Pam Intlehouse

October 13, 2010

Andrea & family
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your memories close to your heart.

Jay and Denise Nemnich

October 13, 2010

Teg & family,

We were so saddened by the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Time will heal your pain and memories will get you through it.

Bob Domer

October 13, 2010

Tom,Terry,Curt,Teg and families; Saddenen to hear of Bernice's passing. Know she will be missed by many. She was a very tollerent individual and loved by many. Her children, her pets and her horses were always at the top of her list. I'm sure in heaves she will still cherish all her chilen. God bless thinking of you.

October 13, 2010

Teg, so sorry for you loss, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Randy and Susie Zwygart

Larry and Terry Barker

October 12, 2010

Larry and Family, Sorry to hear about the passing of you Wife/Mother. Nothing is harder than the loss of someone we love so deeply. Thinking of you.

October 11, 2010

Dear Tom and boys,
I will never forget what you and Bernice did for me when I was young. You gave me a free breeding to your stallion. I always thought Bernice was the kindest person I knew. I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie McGeeney Likes

Tony & Julie Goodnow

October 11, 2010

Tom & family-

Our thoughts are with you. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything we can do to help out.

JaLynn Copp

October 11, 2010

Teg and family-

Please know that you are in all of our thoughts during this difficult time.

LJ, JaLynn and Kendall

Karl & Terry Greeson

October 11, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

October 11, 2010

The loss of a wife/parent/friend is always difficult. May you find comfort and pleasure in the many memories created during your times together.

Our condolences,

Kathy Verbanic & Chaz Hendrix

October 11, 2010

Teg,
My mother and I were sorry to hear about your mother's passing. We remembered her from the Capital View Elementary School years. We are keeping you in our thoughts.

Linda Burrell Gallaway and Marie Burrell

Jean Mayfield

October 10, 2010

Teg & family..sorry to read about your mother. I certainly have you in my thoughts at this time.

Carol (Engler) Sisco

October 10, 2010

Kurt, Christie and the Chaffee family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. I know she is such a loss to all of you. Thankfully, all the good memories you have of her can never be taken away, and will comfort you. With love and sympathy, Carol (Engler) Sisco

Susan Danko

October 10, 2010

Dear Teg & Andrea and Boys,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. May your precious memories sustain you.
With Love and Deep Sympathy,
Susn Danko

October 10, 2010

Dear Butch and Darlene. I am so saddened by the loss of Bernice. Long ago memories of meeting her, but never knowing her. But what I read then was very sweet, kind, loving type personality. My prayers to all her family and close friends. Don Rosebaugh

Mark & Debi Meinholdt

October 10, 2010

We were so saddened to hear of Bernice's passing. She was such a kind, generous and caring woman and she will be greatly missed. May all your memories help you through the days ahead.

Brenda Hall

October 9, 2010

To the Chaffee family:
I am saddened by the news of Bernice's passing, but can rejoice with you knowing she is safe at Home now. She and Tom were good friends to my parents, Gene and Gloria Goldsberry.

With sympathy,

October 9, 2010

Tom, Bernice and you always seemed to be so perfectly matched, and happy. We hope that all of your wonderful memories with Bernice will help in your sorrow.

-Walt and Nancy Cobler

Randy & Cindy Patterson

October 9, 2010

Tom and Family. Bernice will be greatly missed in Mound City. She loved visiting Holt County to hunt every year. We hope that time will ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Randy and Cindy

Cheryl Bergman

October 9, 2010

Teg I am sorry to hear about the death of your mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Sue "Susie Cyr" Affolter

October 9, 2010

Teg and Family, Sorry to hear about your Mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 9, 2010

To the Chaffee family,
We are so sorry to hear that Bernice has gone on to be with the Lord. She will be missed by so many. She was a blessing to know. May you find strength and comfort during this time of sorrow. May the Lord be will all of you.
Gary and Patty Burks

October 9, 2010

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leo, Robin, Ericka and Jaclyn Schreiner

Norma Priddy

October 9, 2010

To Bernice Ann's family,
I'm sorry to read online that Bernice has died. Please know we are thinking of you and send our love. May the kindness of family and friends help you in the days ahead.

Bernice's cousin,
Larry and Norma Johnson Priddy

Paul and Lori Guffey

October 8, 2010

Tom and family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Bernice was always prerared to handle whatever was handed her, she lived her life to the fullest. Her fond memory will always be kept close to our hearts. Rejoice, for now she is in the hands of our Lord.

October 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie Lanning

Sherry Sullivan-Rogers and Shorty Goodyear

October 8, 2010

Tom, Kurt and the entire Chaffee family, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of grief. May God bless you.

Tom&KIm

October 8, 2010

Teg,Andrea,Trail and Ryder sorry for your loss i will pray for all of you.

Kristi Henderson-Patch

October 8, 2010

Teg & family,

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Fred & Kimberly Hunt

October 8, 2010

I'm sorry to hear of your great loss, you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

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