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Brice Alvord Obituary


Brice D. Alvord, 66, of Spring Twp. passed away surrounded by his loving family October 14, 2013 in the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Cathy A. (Bennington) Alvord for 42 years. Born in Portland, ME, he was the son of the late

Ernie and Jeanne (Rundle) Alvord.

Mr. Alvord was honorably discharged from the United States Navy with a distinguished career serving in Pensacola, FL, as a Commissioned Officer.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Cathy, is a daughter, Cali R. (Alvord) Fetherolf, fiancée of Douglas Bendetti, West Lawn, and a son, Ian R. Alvord, husband of Courtney Alvord, Tampa, FL. There are also five amazing grandchildren: Madisyn, Griffin and Emersyn Fetherolf, and Jackson and Hailey Alvord.

Other survivors include twin sisters: Joyce Matzen, Tumwater, WA, and Judi

Lucas, Oregon.

Brice had a realistic

positive outlook on life's

affairs. He was always

willing to listen to others with understanding, love and encouragement. A father figure and true friend. He is missed on Earth and welcomed into Heaven.

The family asks that if you wish to make a donation in remembrance of Brice, please forward donations to the Glad Tidings Church, 1110 Snyder Rd., West Lawn, PA 19609.

Memorial service will be held Friday, October 25th, 2013 at 4:00 in Glad Tidings Church, 1110 Snyder Road, West Lawn, with military honors to follow.

Bean Funeral Homes, Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Oct. 20, 2013.

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bonnie cacciacarne

October 26, 2013

cathy,cali,ion ..... he served god as he did his fellow men no words come to me for your grief stricken hearts, he was loved by all, hated by none, all we can do is take away what he felt in his heart, how he served the Lord, his heartfelt earnest to make you all safe, happy and bring a smile,i don;t ever remember a frown on his face, you had so much, embrace it,hold it dear and to bryce ...... thank you and RIP
love you more, bonnie c

Vicki Hummel

October 21, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.

October 20, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Brice's passing. I remember him as a very caring and loving man. God bless

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