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Bernice Marie Hosack
06/08/1922 — 06/28/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Slaton, TX
Bernice Marie Hosack
Bernice Hosack of Richland, WA, passed away June 28, 2011, at the age of 89. She was born June 6, 1922, in Slaton, Texas, the fifth of eleven children of Elo Ben Hoelscher and Laura Ernst Hoelscher.
She spent her early years in Texas and moved to San Francisco after graduating high school. Bernice worked as a clerk for the railroad until marrying Ray Gene Hosack in September 1945. They settled in Richland, WA, and lived there over 60 years.
She attended Mass daily at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Bernice is survived by her children and their spouses, Charles, Dale Ann Hosack, AK; Laura, Larry Coombe, AZ; James, Mary Hosack, OR; Richard, Connie Hosack, FL; Daniel Hosack, FL; grandchildren Linda Beer, WA; Brent Hosack, AK; Kimberly Hosack, WA; Alicia Evsen, AZ, Colleen Wolfle, MD, Edward Frye, CA, Michael Krieger, GA, Sarah Brothers, FL; siblings and spouses Elmer Hoelscher, CA; Grace, Wilbert Gully, TX; Willard, Maxine Hoelscher, CA; William Hoelscher, UT. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Hosack, December 25, 2000, and daughter Barbara Busch November 5, 2003.
Viewing Tuesday July 5, 2011, 5 to 8 p.m. at Einan's Funeral Home at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 915 Bypass Hwy, Richland. Funeral Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 11 a.m., followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
My sincere sympathy in the passing of Bernice. She was a wonderful lady, sincere, of great faith and always had a smile for all she knew. I will miss seeing her at CK church and the Sausage Fest……I went to Ck with Barbara and Bernice was a helper in scouts…I was able to see her at Winwood in the last few years and she always brightened my day. Lovely lady……at peace.
Bernice was a very warm and kind person. I was a school friend of Barbara and remember the many fun times I spent at her house. Bernice was kind enough to visit our family when we lost our Mother. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Dad and I send our condolences to all of the Hosack family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Elmer & Jean
Rest in peace mom.
My condolences. I talked to your Mom at daily Mass for years.
My sincerest condolences.
Aunt Bernice,
May you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen and Dan Kohlhaas
My prayers are with your family at the loss of your mother. Bernice was a wonderful lady who inspired us in our faith journey at Christ the King. Her faithfulness and the love she and Ray shared were an inspiration for those of us who knew both of them. I am sorry we missed her funeral. May God bless all of you – you and Bernice and Ray are in my prayers.
Dear Hosack family: I am so sorry for your loss. Bernice and my mom Betty Thornton were very good friends; Barb and I graduated together in 1965. For a short time, our mothers were living at Richland Lifecare Center and we were able to visit with Bernice when she came into mom’s room; she told us at that time she was heading off to another rehab location in Richland….It was good to be with them both as they shared stories; but now they can kabitz in heaven. God bless you all, Monica Thornton Hayes
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Bernice Marie Hosack