Bernice C. Proctor

Bernice C. Proctor obituary, Berlin, NJ

Bernice C. Proctor

Bernice Proctor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costantino-Primo Funeral Home on May 30, 2024.

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Bernice C. Proctor (née Shea), 86, of Colwich, KS formerly of Colorado Springs, CO., passed away on May 26, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Michael J. Proctor, She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 30, 1937 to the late Daniel and Ella Shea (née Devine). In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her son Michael Jude Proctor. Beloved mother of Lt Col (Ret) Dr. Denise M. Proctor, USAF, and spouse Col (Ret) Michael J. Underkofler, USAF; Joyce M. White and spouse Jeff White; and Mary Patricia Proctor-Smith and spouse MSG (Ret) Edwin Andrew (Andy) Smith, USA. Dear sister of Theresa McGovern (Robert) and the late Eileen Hart (Herbert). Cherished grandmother of Jake Underkofler, Will Underkofler, Ashley White Howell and spouse Sheldon Howell, Sydnea White, Austin White, Shea Smith, and LT Nolan Smith, USN. Additionally, she has two great-grandchildren, Scout and Banx Howell.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM at the Saint Simon Stock Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 178 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin NJ 08009. Mass will begin at 12:00PM. Interment to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a military food pantry.

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Valerie Kitchenka

June 17, 2024

Bernice was beloved by so many at Vista Grande Baptist Church in Colorado Springs. She loved and cared for our children for many, many years. We have reminisced countless times about the smell of her perfume on our babies head meant that they had been loved by Miss Bernice in the nursery. She loved Mike, her family, and her babies that she cared for. Prayers to the family.

Barb Gooden

June 9, 2024

Ms. Bern was the sweetest neighbor a girl could have! She watched me grow up since I was 8, she saw my babies grow up as we were always at my parents across the street. I loved my weekly grocery shopping trips for her and Mr.Mike during COVID and the lovely conversations we would have once I brought the bags inside. She always had a smile and a hug, she loved to talk about her grandkids and great grandkids. I was sad to see them move to Kansas but so glad they both got to be near family the last few years and that I could send her notes and get updates from Joyce. Rest in peace Ms. Bern, you will be missed and never forgotten.

Mary Ann Citro Sisco

June 7, 2024

I've known Denise since she and Michael started dating. She was a joy to be around. We used to see them quite often prior to Michael joining the service.
After they settled in CO. I spoke with her on the phone often. A sweet and wonderful lady! Condolences to the family. RIP Denise! I will always remember your beautiful smile!

Jean Kelch

June 1, 2024

Bernice was my dear friend for over 30 years,we met in Co Springs and worked together in a church nursery for many years! Bernice was a generous soul and would help anyone in need, she loved working with all the babies and children in her care ,it was a joy for her to do that for all those years! I will miss her sweet smile and hugs she always had, I love you Bernie!

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