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Stacie BERING Obituary
Dr. Bering has been a longtime Spokane physician and community activist. Born and raised in LA, upon graduation from High School Stacie went to UC Berkeley during the late sixties. A political science major, Stacie recalled the cancelation of finals when Haiphong Harbor was bombed during the Vietnam War. Following graduation, she went to Washington DC as a congressional intern. Frustrated with the male-dominated political culture, Stacie next turned her sights to medicine attending medical school at Baylor where she completed a residency in OB-GYN. During residency, Stacie met her future OB-GYN partner, Pam Silverstein. The plan was to move to the NW to open Womanhealth, their pioneering practice advancing women's health care. On the way to Spokane, Stacie stopped in New Mexico to visit Pam's sister and met Jeffry Finer her husband and lifelong soulmate.
Stacie and Jeffry had two children Cassie and Zachary Finer. Once again Stacie's life course pivoted. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Stacie could no longer bring babies into the world. Reinventing herself, she assisted patients transitioning to the other end of the life cycle becoming a board-certified Palliative and Hospice physician. Despite her diagnosis, Stacie defied the odds for decades: running, transferring her passion for skiing to anyone who would follow her up the mountain, backpacking; becoming a professor at the WSU medical school, chairing Planned Parenthood board, and serving on several community boards. She mentored her family, bonus family and friends, other women, med students and her circle of friends. We all benefitted from her sage advice and quick wit.
Stacie is survived by her husband Jeffry, her children Cassie and Zack (their partners Kye Dixson and Jenessa Johnson), her brother Fred Cherniak, and her bonus children, Shayna, Josh, Emily, Maggie, and Chloe.
There will be a celebration of Stacie's life at Rockwood South Hill on Sunday, September 10th from 2-5 PM. Come prepared to tell stories, it's what she wanted. Donations in her memory may be made to Planned Parenthood or Hospice of Spokane.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lenore McDonald
February 27, 2024
I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Stacie when I was at Hospice of Spokane as a social worker. Her love for palliative care and comfort was obvious every time I saw her. I am praying for her family and am sad to know this world has lost such a warm and generous soul! Lenore McDonald, MSW
Marva Stella
January 17, 2024
Dr Bering saved my life from a violent miscarriage even though I wasn't one of her patients at the time. Later, under her care, she saved me from cervical cancer. Her approach to Woman's health was groundbreaking. She treated the entire woman. She was the finest doctor I ever had. She truly cared about every patient she treated regardless of how much money you made or the social standing of her patients. Her leaving this world was a great loss to the medical community and the women of Spokane. Any doctor would do well to follow her example. A truly great woman who will be missed by many. Rest in peace Dr Berimg. Thank you for giving me my life back to me twice.
Margaret Sherry
September 23, 2023
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Dr. Bering. She delivered my daughter in 1983. I had no idea about her health challenges but was extremely grateful to her and Dr Silverstein's care for several years. Condolences to her family and colleagues. She'll be remembered fondly.
Matt Cort
September 20, 2023
I met Stacie during Embryology class at UC Berkeley and we followed each other to medical school and ob-gyn residency at Baylor. She was a friend and confident during those years and I recall her excitement as she planned to move to Spokane to practice with Pam, and met Jeffrey along the way. We spoke sporadically but she always shared the many joys (and accomplishments) in her life, even as her struggles increased.
With fond memories and deep sadness. Matt Cort
Cathy
September 18, 2023
Dr. Bering was a beautiful person inside and out. She was the best OB/GYN. You could talk to her about anything and she would just listen. She always made you feel like you were truly being heard. Prayers to her family for the loss of one of our angels on earth. You will be missed.
Terri Page-Freeman
September 11, 2023
Dr Stacie was one amazing lady who lived a very full & accomplished life!
She was one of my DR’s (WomanHealth) in ‘85/‘86 and again in ‘94/‘95 when she delivered my son on 1/19/1995. The look on her face when I went in for my weekly checkup was priceless as I was literally minutes away from giving birth and the “rush was on” to get to the hospitalWhat a day that was!
My heart breaks for the family. May the memories, stories and pictures bring them comfort in the difficult days ahead.♥
Danelle
September 9, 2023
I am so sorry to hear that Dr. Bering passed away. She was a special MD and listened and spent time with her patients. You could talk to her about anything and she listened. Was a kind lady. Was always a positive person. My prayers are with her family. I was her patient for several years and worked with her when she did palative care at Deaconess.
Nancy and Rusty Nelson
September 9, 2023
A warm embrace to Jeffry with great admiration and appreciation for a wonderful Power Couple in Spokane. The love lives on.
Fred and Mary Cutler
September 9, 2023
What an amazing life. The women and men of Spokane owe Dr. Bering a debt of gratitude for her life time of service.
Our sincere condolences to Jeff and her family.
Mary and Fred Cutler
Sheri Barnard
September 9, 2023
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Kimberly Beine
September 8, 2023
We recently wrote a case, based on Stacie's life, for our second-year medical students. We were blessed through the process of interviewing her for the case. We are so thankful for her contributions to medical education at the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine!
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