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Bernadine Gorman Obituary
GORMAN, Bernadine M.
''Dee''
Born 7/21/30 at Fort Meade, SD, daughter of Joseph Geoffrey and Bernadine M. Reilley; passed away peacefully at home on 7/8/08 in West Sacramento. She goes ahead of her husband of 61 years, Dick Gorman, and 10 "only" children: Richard; Sr. Jean-Marie, RSM; Michael (Shelly); Jenny Ritter; Kate (Mike) Panos; Patricia; Tim; Fran (Don) Pezzuto; John; Bill (Marina). She dearly loved her 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She also leaves her beloved sister, Virginia, nieces and nephews, dozens of cousins, and many friends. She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Geoffrey and sister Ceal Lyle. Dee was known for her kindness and strength and her generous contribution of time, talents & resources to her community. Visitation on Sunday, July 13, 4-8 pm with Rosary at 6:30 pm at River Cities Chapel, 910 Soule, W. Sacramento. Mass will be Monday at 10 am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 911 Park Blvd, W. Sacramento. Burial private. A reception will be held following the Mass. Memorials may be made to Kiwanis Family House, Mercy Education Resource Center, or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernadine Gorman
May 21, 2010
Hi mom, I still miss you so much. I can't believe it's been almost 2 years. It seems like such a long and then short time ago since you went to heaven. I'm sure you, Auntie Bernie, Harriet, Jo and Jenny are all enjoying your regular coffee get togethers! Isn't Vera beautiful and that Emma Kate is such a kick! She reminds me of Holly!! love you forever mom.
Michelle Gorman
July 10, 2009
To the Gorman family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers these days on the anniversary of your mom's death. Blessings and prayers,
Michelle
Mike Gorman
July 8, 2009
Thanks, Mom. I know that it was best for you to fall asleep last year and wake up in heaven. But we all still miss you: your quiet strength, your warmth, your many kindnesses to your family and to the whole community. And you must know that day after day, people stop me to say how much they miss you and the store. Please continue to keep us in your care.
Mary Gorman
July 7, 2009
I want to thank all of you for your comforting words about my mom. The pain of her death is still here, it hasn't diminished and we will always miss her. She was a very special woman as all of you who knew her knows. We are going camping at Mama Casini's this coming weekend and I'm going mom--yep! believe it or not, my first camping trip since I was 11 years old and went to Pendola. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you and I just wish you were still here. It's time for you to visit dad again and have a talk with him! I love you always and forever mom. Me
Lissa Betts (DeWeese)
July 7, 2009
You will never be gone from the hearts of us that loved you. Your kindness and wisdom will follow all of us throughout our lives. Everytime I see a Prego jar I smile, and think of all the love your family had and still has to share. You and your loving family helped me be the person I am today. You will never be forgotten. God sent you as an angel to earth, and now you hold his hand as an angel in heaven.
Heather Cromartie
July 6, 2009
I love you very much Auntie!! You were and are a special person! I miss you!!!
Heather Marie
Toni Merrell
July 6, 2009
Although they will be closing this guest book, we will never forget our wonderful Aunt. Everyone should have an Aunt Dee Dee in their lives. She was a one of a kind lady, who lives on in all her children and grandchildren andngreat grandchildren. As we gather together this week at Casini's we will certainly remember you with love and miss you not being there. With timeless love your niece Toni
Holly Kerns
May 4, 2009
Grandma Dee... Missing you even more with Mother's Day coming. We think about you and talk about you all the time.
You are Cara's special angel... she knows you are in Heaven and close to Jesus in case she needs any special help or favors. The other day I told her that she couldn't feed Emma big pieces of food because she would choke and have to go live in Heaven-- Cara told me that would be ok because Grandma DeeDee would take care of her! She loves to hear stories about Grammy Kate when she was little and her Mom Grandma DeeDee. I think about you all the time and how much strength you must have had to be a mother to ten kids!
We know that you are with us and we love you so much. You deserve all of the peace that I am certain you have found in God's embrace. Please pray for us to have strength to follow the example that you left for us so that someday we'll be there with you.
Love,
Holly
Elaine (Whisenhunt) Karlson
August 18, 2008
To all the members of the Gorman family: Evelyne just told me last night about the passing of your mother. I am so sorry for your loss. Although I have not seen any of you for years, I often recall the times we had living next door to each other. Your parents were always willing to squeeze another kid or two into the old station wagon for church. You were a close and loving family and I was happy to live next door to you - sandwiched between you and the Swinks - 23 kids in three houses! I cannot go through West Sacramento without thinking of the store and your family. My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Sarah Melton
August 6, 2008
Every day now, Grandma Dee, I see something that reminds me of you. A neighborhood dog looks just like Minnie, and reminds me of the walks we had with her together. An old rosary, a bush of orange-tinted roses, even an ordinary Hallmark card...I look at them, and I think of you and how very much you've meant to me, and to all our family. At first it made me incredibly sad, even tearful sometimes...but now those little reminders are a comfort to me, a sign that even though your body isn't with us, the memories I have of you and the things I've learned and felt with you will be with me for the rest of my life. I love you, Grandma, now and always!
Toni Merrell
August 2, 2008
Aunt Dee, I miss you more everyday. The reality has set in that I can never pop in the store again and see you. You were a one of a kind person and I'm so proud to have been your niece. You taught us all so much about love and family and God. Your wisdom and endless love, lives on in your children and their children. You will be remembered as a one of a kind woman. You meant so much to so many people, and because of that you will never be forgotten. I miss and love you Aunt Dee. Your loving niece Toni.
Heather Cromarite
August 2, 2008
Dee, We love you very much, and We are thankful that you don't have to suffer any more. We feel comfort within because you are at home with our Lord and also with your little sister (Ceal B. Lyle) who is also in Heaven. The whole Gorman family will be in our continual prayers. Dee you were a wonderful grandmother, mother, sister, auntie, cousin, and friend who lived a life of Godly values, Thank you for that. You will be miss tremendously. Love, Your Family The Lyle, Cromartie, Clow Families
Favorite picture of Aunt Dee
July 19, 2008
Jane Hughes Yeung
July 17, 2008
Mrs. G.:
I cannot tell you how much I miss you. How much the City of West Sacramento misses you. I drove by the store the other day, and it's as empty as our hearts. You filled them with absolute joy, every single time we were lucky enough to be around you. Your laugh -- and your integrity -- live on in the lives of your beloved children and grandchildren. ... The City of West Sacramento was so lucky to have you, and we will never, ever forget how you enhanced all our lives.
Be well, Mrs. G. I love you.
We love you, now and always! - The Meltons
July 17, 2008
Grandma Dee/Christmas 2007
July 16, 2008
Sharon Juarceys
July 16, 2008
Dear Gorman Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dee was a fantastic, caring and giving lady. I always enjoyed going into the store and seeing Dee's wonderful smiling face greeting me. She was a one-of-a-kind lady. She will be greatly missed in the community and in all of our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this period of grief and loss.
Cindy (Clark) Sherrets
July 15, 2008
Gorman Family ~ My deepest Condolances to all of you. I only heard of your loss today. I have fond memories of her (my neighbor who lived across the street), always so gental and kind. Cherish the memories she left behind to help you get through this difficult time. She will truly be missed! All my love, Cindy
Tanya Carey (Owings)
July 15, 2008
Mrs. Gorman (we never were allowed to call her by her first name) was a loving woman. I grew up accross the street from her on Manchester and went to camp with Mr. Gorman. If we ever needed anything, they were always there. She will be missed greatly. My love, thoughts and paryers go out to all of her family.
Elton and Joan Conley
July 13, 2008
It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Dee.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. May she rest in peace with Our Lord, His Angels and His saints.
John Brummer
July 13, 2008
The Gorman Family:
My prayers and condolences go out to the family, relatives and friends on the passing of Dee. She was such an asset to the community helping out in a variety of ways. Her smile always made you feel good. Working with her husband Dick he always mentioned his deep affection and love for Dee. Dee - You will be remembered always and will be missed by all of us in the community. May you rest in peace.
Eleanor Cook-Magney
July 13, 2008
To the wonderful family of Dee
God takes the good ones first. The whole family is in our prayers.
Kristin Yarbrough
July 13, 2008
"Grandma Dee" was a cheerful part of my visits to granddaughter Abby at Gorman's Stationary. She loved her family very much and she was an essential part of the community. She will be greatly missed. All my love, Kristin Yarbrough and family.
Lissa (DeWeese) Betts
July 13, 2008
To Dick and Family,
On July 21, 1930, was born an angel, sent by our Lord. For 78 years Dee walked side by side with him, here on earth, doing his work. She was so caring and loving. She brought joy and love to every person she met, and filled their hearts with a lifetime of peace and love. I have always carried a special place in my heart for the entire Gorman family. They touched my heart and my life when I was younger, and even though several years have pasted since I have seen them, I think of them often, and and smile over so many of those memories. My heart felt sorrow goes out to you, Dick, and every Gorman family member. Dee is not gone from your lives, only from your sight. When your feeling blue over her passing, reach inside your heart and you will find her there, always loving you, and supporting you. The good Lord has now left all of you to carry on the lifes lessons that Dee taught each of you, and so many other people, for so many years, and has given each of you a Guardian Angel. Don't say good-bye, just say, until I see you again.
There will come a day
when your tears of sorrow
will softly flow into tears of remembrance...
and your heart will begin to heal itself...
and grieving will be interrupted by episodes of joy...
and you will hear the whisper of hope.
There will come a day
when you will welcome the tears of remembrance...
as a sunshower of the soul...
a turning of the tide...
a promise of peace.
There will come a day when you will...
risk loving...
go on believing...
and treasure the tears of remembering.
Dee may be gone from sight,
but she will live on in hearts for eternity.
By looking inside ones own heart,
she will be there to guide you,
love you, and comfort you.
My heart and thoughts are with all of you.
Sandra Alves
July 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Gorman was a sweet, loving and generous lady. She raised wonderful children that she was very proud of. I will always remember her smiling face. Love, Sandi "Urquidez"
Alves.
Aneva Bemis
July 11, 2008
Gorman Family~ Our deepest Condolances to all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we send our love and strength to all of the Gorman Family and Friends. aneva and the girls
Mark Engstrom
July 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Judith Driggs
July 11, 2008
Dear Dick:
Dee served as a role model to many of us in the West Sac. community. She was committed to her marriage, family, faith and community.
My prayers of comfort go out to your family and to you, Dick.
Judy Driggs
Steve & Thora Macias
July 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Laura Reed
July 11, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Aunt Frannie. I wish I could be there to offer support, but I have you in my thoughts.
Michelle Gorman
July 11, 2008
Dear Mr. Gorman, Sr. Jean Marie, Michael, Shelly, and all the Gorman family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers these days as you grieve the loss of Dee. I am with you in spirit. Love and prayers,
Sr. Michelle
Julie Silva Reed
July 11, 2008
Dear Mr. Gorman and all the families ~ my heart goes out to you in this time of grief. No words are adequate, but the love and support of family and friends are true.
"...that every life is noted and is cherished, and nothing loved is ever lost or perished." - M. L'Engle
Sincere sorrow for your loss ~ love and prayers always,
Julie Silva Reed & Family
2 Corinthians 4:16,18
Margaret Platte
July 11, 2008
My prayers are with you all during this time of separation from your Mother. May you experience God's love through knowing the tender care of friends and family.
Sister Margaret Platte, RSM
Randy Carasco
July 11, 2008
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family. Dee was a very special person giving so much to others. She was always so kind to me. I will remember and keep her and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan BROWN
July 11, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. I know words cannot heal the hole in your hearts. Just take one day at time. Our prayers are with you.
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