Bernice Marie Anderson's Obituary
A Well-lived Life
Bernice Marie Anderson, a resident of Hawaii for many years, passed away the evening of September 8, 2020 at 101 years old.
Bernice was born in Sonora, CA on April 7, 1919 to Frank and Veta Hooton, who preceded her in death, as had her younger brother Eugene Hooton. She is survived by her daughters Fran Allison (Fort Mill, SC) and Norma Young (Honolulu, HI).
Bernice enjoyed an extended family of grandchildren: Aarik Eberhardt, wife Amy and great grandson Aaron of Fort Mill SC; Justin Young of Honolulu, and Torrey Young Ho-Ching of Maui. Great grandchildren include Alison, Alia, and Memphis Hufana of Honolulu, Logan Ho-Ching, Marcus and Bronson Honda of Maui and Ethan Mullins of Medford, OR.
We were so fortunate to have celebrated her 100th birthday together.
We extend our gratitude and appreciation to her Caregiver Minda Arnold and her family and thank them for their impeccable care, compassion, and genuine love during her last years.
Bernice graduated from Stanford University School of Nursing In 1942 as a Registered Nurse. She also held a Degree in Education from Southern Oregon University (Ashland, OR) and an M.P.H. from San Jose State University (CA). She finished her professional career as a Public Health Nurse for San Benito County, Hollister, CA.
Bernice was a member of American Association of University Women, Business & Professional Women, Lady Elks (Lodge #1584, Grants Pass, OR), Daughters of the Nile, Stanford Alumni Association, and various nutrition and public health advocacy groups.
Bernice enjoyed cooking and baking, made a hobby of tuning into talk show radio hosts Tom Martino (Denver CO), George Noory, and Art Bell and watched television’s Dr Oz and the Oprah Show.
Upon her retirement Bernice and her late husband Judge Alfred B Anderson, enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends and family, and eventually moved to Fort Collins, CO in 1988.
Bernice enjoyed her occasional sips of Jack Daniels whiskey - her “heart medicine” as she called it, with full blessing of her cardiologist. She was quick-witted and entertaining and one of the last words she said was “beautiful” and we who remain know that our time and our lives are, because of her, beautiful!
ALOHA OE
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