Bernice Bays of Spokane Valley, Washington passed away January 13th, 2021 at the age of 78 peacefully in her residence after a fulfilling life well lived. Bernice was born February 18, 1942 in Devils Lake, North Dakota. She grew up in a large farming family. After high school she moved to Fargo to attend college where she met her husband Bill and married May 18, 1963 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Bill’s Air Force career led them to live in many places around the country and Japan. Upon Bill’s retirement from the Air Force in 1976 they settled with their four children in Spokane Valley, Washington and became active members of St. Mary Catholic Church.
After her children were grown, Bernice built her dream waterfront home in Priest River, Idaho. Here she spent her time gardening, quilting, enjoying the outdoors, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was active in both St. Anthony’s and St. Catherine’s churches. Life was never slow or un-exciting. Activities abounded at Grandmas River.
Bernice leaves behind four children, Stacie Bays, Mike Bays (Karen), Steve Bays, and Jeff Bays (Alijean) and 16 grandchildren. Bernice is survived by two brothers Raymond (Rosa) Hager, Portland, OR, Kenneth (Judy) Hager, Devils Lake, ND; and two sisters Cecila Parkos, Crosslake, MN, and Maggie Evanson, Northwood, ND and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bernice was preceded in death by her loving husband William Martin Bays Jr., parents John and Magdalena Hager, brothers Mike Hager, Jack Hager, and sisters Cecila Hager (infant), Mary Hager (infant), Elizabeth Jorgenson, Agatha Baker, and Irene Streifel.
Bernice was compassionate, caring and loving. The generosity and warmth of her heart extended to the many friendships she cherished throughout her life.
Services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Spokane Valley, Washington on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM with a Rosary commencing at 10:30 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 PM followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Spokane Valley, Washington. Please visit Bernice’s online memorial page at www.holycrossofspokane.org to leave a message of condolence.
Bill’s Air Force career led them to live in many places around the country and Japan. Upon Bill’s retirement from the Air Force in 1976 they settled with their four children in Spokane Valley, Washington and became active members of St. Mary Catholic Church.
After her children were grown, Bernice built her dream waterfront home in Priest River, Idaho. Here she spent her time gardening, quilting, enjoying the outdoors, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was active in both St. Anthony’s and St. Catherine’s churches. Life was never slow or un-exciting. Activities abounded at Grandmas River.
Bernice leaves behind four children, Stacie Bays, Mike Bays (Karen), Steve Bays, and Jeff Bays (Alijean) and 16 grandchildren. Bernice is survived by two brothers Raymond (Rosa) Hager, Portland, OR, Kenneth (Judy) Hager, Devils Lake, ND; and two sisters Cecila Parkos, Crosslake, MN, and Maggie Evanson, Northwood, ND and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bernice was preceded in death by her loving husband William Martin Bays Jr., parents John and Magdalena Hager, brothers Mike Hager, Jack Hager, and sisters Cecila Hager (infant), Mary Hager (infant), Elizabeth Jorgenson, Agatha Baker, and Irene Streifel.
Bernice was compassionate, caring and loving. The generosity and warmth of her heart extended to the many friendships she cherished throughout her life.
Services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Spokane Valley, Washington on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM with a Rosary commencing at 10:30 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 PM followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Spokane Valley, Washington. Please visit Bernice’s online memorial page at www.holycrossofspokane.org to leave a message of condolence.
Bernice Bays of Spokane Valley, Washington passed away January 13th, 2021 at the age of 78 peacefully in her residence after a fulfilling life well lived. Bernice was born February 18, 1942 in Devils Lake, North Dakota. She grew up in a large farming family. After high school she moved to Fargo to attend college where she met her husband Bill and married May 18, 1963 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Bill’s Air Force career led them to live in many places around the country and Japan. Upon Bill’s retirement from the Air Force in 1976 they settled with their four children in Spokane Valley, Washington and became active members of St. Mary Catholic Church.
After her children were grown, Bernice built her dream waterfront home in Priest River, Idaho. Here she spent her time gardening, quilting, enjoying the outdoors, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was active in both St. Anthony’s and St. Catherine’s churches. Life was never slow or un-exciting. Activities abounded at Grandmas River.
Bernice leaves behind four children, Stacie Bays, Mike Bays (Karen), Steve Bays, and Jeff Bays (Alijean) and 16 grandchildren. Bernice is survived by two brothers Raymond (Rosa) Hager, Portland, OR, Kenneth (Judy) Hager, Devils Lake, ND; and two sisters Cecila Parkos, Crosslake, MN, and Maggie Evanson, Northwood, ND and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bernice was preceded in death by her loving husband William Martin Bays Jr., parents John and Magdalena Hager, brothers Mike Hager, Jack Hager, and sisters Cecila Hager (infant), Mary Hager (infant), Elizabeth Jorgenson, Agatha Baker, and Irene Streifel.
Bernice was compassionate, caring and loving. The generosity and warmth of her heart extended to the many friendships she cherished throughout her life.
Services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Spokane Valley, Washington on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM with a Rosary commencing at 10:30 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 PM followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Spokane Valley, Washington. Please visit Bernice’s online memorial page at www.holycrossofspokane.org to leave a message of condolence.
Bill’s Air Force career led them to live in many places around the country and Japan. Upon Bill’s retirement from the Air Force in 1976 they settled with their four children in Spokane Valley, Washington and became active members of St. Mary Catholic Church.
After her children were grown, Bernice built her dream waterfront home in Priest River, Idaho. Here she spent her time gardening, quilting, enjoying the outdoors, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was active in both St. Anthony’s and St. Catherine’s churches. Life was never slow or un-exciting. Activities abounded at Grandmas River.
Bernice leaves behind four children, Stacie Bays, Mike Bays (Karen), Steve Bays, and Jeff Bays (Alijean) and 16 grandchildren. Bernice is survived by two brothers Raymond (Rosa) Hager, Portland, OR, Kenneth (Judy) Hager, Devils Lake, ND; and two sisters Cecila Parkos, Crosslake, MN, and Maggie Evanson, Northwood, ND and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bernice was preceded in death by her loving husband William Martin Bays Jr., parents John and Magdalena Hager, brothers Mike Hager, Jack Hager, and sisters Cecila Hager (infant), Mary Hager (infant), Elizabeth Jorgenson, Agatha Baker, and Irene Streifel.
Bernice was compassionate, caring and loving. The generosity and warmth of her heart extended to the many friendships she cherished throughout her life.
Services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Spokane Valley, Washington on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM with a Rosary commencing at 10:30 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 PM followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Spokane Valley, Washington. Please visit Bernice’s online memorial page at www.holycrossofspokane.org to leave a message of condolence.
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