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Bernard Befort Obituary

Befort - Bernard J., 62, of St. Paul. Passed away March 20th. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Marcella. Survived by wife, Jean; children, Julie (Mark) Place and Kim (Cameron) Bump; stepchildren, Lisa (Terry) McGee, Jim Klecker and Teri Lynn Suchy; 3 grandchildren; and 5 step-grandchildren. Brother of Barbara (Neil) Benedict, John (Sue) Befort, Eugene (Nancy) Befort, Gerald (Sheila) Befort and Mary Theresa (Mike) Schlief. Devoted to the family business, Befort Roofing. Member of the 1979 Vulcan Crew (Duke of Klinker). Avid hunter and fisherman. A man with a big heart for all. Will be missed by family and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Saturday March 23rd at CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL, 337 E. Hurley, WSP. Visitation 4-8PM Friday at WEST FUNERAL HOME, 1051 S. Robert @ Arion, WSP. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 21, 2002.

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Mary & Gene Burth

April 9, 2002

Barb, John, Gene, Jerry, Mary & Jeannie,

We were so sorry to just hear about Bernie's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. He was a great guy. He always had a friendly hello & smile for everyone.

We will always remember what a great hockey coach he was for Kevin,

and what fun to bowl with.

We're sorry we could not be their in person to show you our support at this time.

Peggy (Boileau) Meyer

April 1, 2002

Dear Barbara, and Family,

We were saddened to hear about the death of your brother, Bernie. What a loss to you and your Family, with that we express our sincerest sympathy and prayers.

Ron & Peggy Meyer

Larry Fontaine

March 26, 2002

I was saddened to hear about Bernie; he had that sense of humor that always brought a smile to your face. My sympathies to the Befort Family.

Marcine (Befort) Kreye

March 23, 2002

So sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. He was much too young to go. We're sorry we won't be able to attend the funeral even though it would be wonderful to see family we have not seen in years. Bernie's Uncle Anton, who resides in the Nursing Home in Wabasha, also sends his regards. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Alvin Befort

March 22, 2002

Was saddened to hear of Bernies death. Our family would visit his every Easter when we were kids. I had not seen him since then but have thought of him often.We send

our sympathy to the entire family.

Tim & Connie Buchholz

March 22, 2002

I will miss my lake Mille Lacs fishing partner and good friend. Your jovial smile and big heart will forever be remembered.

Craig & Janet Deuth

March 22, 2002

We are so sorry to hear about Bernie. Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Befort Family. May it help to know that there are those who will bethinking of you now & in the coming days ahead.

Stephanie Jerentosky

March 21, 2002

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John DuBois

March 21, 2002

Bernie will always be remembered as a dear friend and Krew mate. His presence always brought cheer to our lives, his laugh and stories of fishing and hunting warmed our hearts. He will be sorely missed, but his jovial smile will never be forgotten. Please God, welcome Bernie to your eternal peace and the wonders of heaven, let him tell you his stories and I promise he will make you laugh also. Rest forever in peace dear friend Bernie. Amen

Mary Kay Murphy Victorson

March 21, 2002

May treasured memories bring you peace during this difficult time. With sincere sympahty in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. (Gina's mother)

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