Obituary of Bernice Abernathy

BERNICE ABERNATHY Bernice Guier Abernathy of Washougal, WA passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Bernice was born in Peru, Kansas, on November 24, 1931. Her family moved to Vancouver, Washington in 1943. Bernice graduated from Vancouver High School in 1949. Bernice married Kenneth Abernathy in 1950. After graduation she became a dental assistant until starting a family in 1953. Bernice was preceded in death by husband Kenneth, and all 9 of her brothers and sisters Bernice was the youngest. She is survived by sons Rodney Abernathy of Portland, Gary Carol Abernathy of North Carolina, daughter Carol Keith Baker of Washougal; grandsons Aaron Julianna Baker, Ryan Baker, Stephen Meyers, granddaughter Brandy Meyers; great-grandchildren Halia Baker, Owen Baker, Morgan Baker. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, September 13, at Camas Meadows Golf Club 4105 NW Camas Meadows Drive from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Family and friends are encouraged to stop by and share stories/memories of Bernice. Straub's Funeral Home and Columbia River Cremation in Camas are in charge of arrangements.