Services Held For "Bernie" King
Funeral services for Bernard B. "Bernie" King, were held in Mojave on Jan. 19, 1974. Widely known and respected in the area, Bernie was renowned for his ability to fix anything from antique watches to electronics apparatus, for his immense knowledge of all things technical, and for his friendly personality. He was always available with a helping hand.
Bernie was born in Hawkins, Wisconsin, on May 26, 1918, and passed away at his home, 2869 Benito, on Jan. 16. He was an electronics engineer with the Zenith Corp. for many years. Always active in all types of communications, he was a pioneer in radar, television and printed circuit technology, and holds several patents in these fields. He also designed many of the UHF television tuners that are still in use today. Even after retiring from the engineering field, he maintained an active interest in it.
- He was also a lover of music, and played professionally for several years, becoming an accomplished musician on the saxophone, clarinet and violin.
He and his wife, Betti, opened the Desert Specialties Co. on Inyo St. several years ago. There, Bernie's hobby of watch repairing became his occupation.
He is survived by his wife, Betti, at the home; a son, Jeffrey, Orange, Calif., and a daughter, Janet, of Flagstaff, Ariz.
The Rev. Rodney W. Long, Church of Christian Fellowship, California City, officiated at the
10:30 a.m. services jn the Stickel Mortuaries Chapel. The private interment was in the Mojave Cemetery.
Courtesy of the Mojave Desert News 1/24/1974 page 1
Posted by the East Kern Genealogical Society
1920 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernerd B King
Age 1
Birth Year abt 1919
Birthplace Wisconsin
Home in 1920 Hawkins, Rusk, Wisconsin
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single
Father's Name John B King
Father's Birthplace Wisconsin
Mother's Name May King
Mother's Birthplace Kansas
Household Members
Name Age
John B King 30
May King 25
Bernerd B King 1
William H King 37
1930 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernard King
Age in 1930 11
Birth Year abt 1919
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Wisconsin
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Hawkins, Rusk, Wisconsin
Street Address Federal Hiway No 8
Dwelling Number 22
Family Number 22
Attended School Yes
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father's Birthplace Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin
Able to Speak English Yes
Household Members
Name Age
John B King 39
May King 34
Bernard King 11
William H King 46
1940 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernard B King
Age 24
Estimated Birth Year abt 1916
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Wisconsin
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Lodger
Home in 1940 Gays Mills, Crawford, Wisconsin
Street Main Street
Inferred Residence in 1935 Rural
Residence in 1935 Rural
Sheet Number 6B
Occupation Radio Shop
Industry Proprietor
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 60
Class of Worker Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 0
Income Other Sources No
California, Death Index, 1940-1997
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Name Bernard B King
Gender Male
Birth Date 26 May 1918
Birth Place Wisconsin
Death Date 16 Jan 1974
Death Place Kern
Funeral services for Bernard B. "Bernie" King, were held in Mojave on Jan. 19, 1974. Widely known and respected in the area, Bernie was renowned for his ability to fix anything from antique watches to electronics apparatus, for his immense knowledge of all things technical, and for his friendly personality. He was always available with a helping hand.
Bernie was born in Hawkins, Wisconsin, on May 26, 1918, and passed away at his home, 2869 Benito, on Jan. 16. He was an electronics engineer with the Zenith Corp. for many years. Always active in all types of communications, he was a pioneer in radar, television and printed circuit technology, and holds several patents in these fields. He also designed many of the UHF television tuners that are still in use today. Even after retiring from the engineering field, he maintained an active interest in it.
- He was also a lover of music, and played professionally for several years, becoming an accomplished musician on the saxophone, clarinet and violin.
He and his wife, Betti, opened the Desert Specialties Co. on Inyo St. several years ago. There, Bernie's hobby of watch repairing became his occupation.
He is survived by his wife, Betti, at the home; a son, Jeffrey, Orange, Calif., and a daughter, Janet, of Flagstaff, Ariz.
The Rev. Rodney W. Long, Church of Christian Fellowship, California City, officiated at the
10:30 a.m. services jn the Stickel Mortuaries Chapel. The private interment was in the Mojave Cemetery.
Courtesy of the Mojave Desert News 1/24/1974 page 1
Posted by the East Kern Genealogical Society
1920 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernerd B King
Age 1
Birth Year abt 1919
Birthplace Wisconsin
Home in 1920 Hawkins, Rusk, Wisconsin
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single
Father's Name John B King
Father's Birthplace Wisconsin
Mother's Name May King
Mother's Birthplace Kansas
Household Members
Name Age
John B King 30
May King 25
Bernerd B King 1
William H King 37
1930 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernard King
Age in 1930 11
Birth Year abt 1919
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Wisconsin
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Hawkins, Rusk, Wisconsin
Street Address Federal Hiway No 8
Dwelling Number 22
Family Number 22
Attended School Yes
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father's Birthplace Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin
Able to Speak English Yes
Household Members
Name Age
John B King 39
May King 34
Bernard King 11
William H King 46
1940 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernard B King
Age 24
Estimated Birth Year abt 1916
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Wisconsin
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Lodger
Home in 1940 Gays Mills, Crawford, Wisconsin
Street Main Street
Inferred Residence in 1935 Rural
Residence in 1935 Rural
Sheet Number 6B
Occupation Radio Shop
Industry Proprietor
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 60
Class of Worker Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 0
Income Other Sources No
California, Death Index, 1940-1997
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Name Bernard B King
Gender Male
Birth Date 26 May 1918
Birth Place Wisconsin
Death Date 16 Jan 1974
Death Place Kern
Services Held For "Bernie" King
Funeral services for Bernard B. "Bernie" King, were held in Mojave on Jan. 19, 1974. Widely known and respected in the area, Bernie was renowned for his ability to fix anything from antique watches to electronics apparatus, for his immense knowledge of all things technical, and for his friendly personality. He was always available with a helping hand.
Bernie was born in Hawkins, Wisconsin, on May 26, 1918, and passed away at his home, 2869 Benito, on Jan. 16. He was an electronics engineer with the Zenith Corp. for many years. Always active in all types of communications, he was a pioneer in radar, television and printed circuit technology, and holds several patents in these fields. He also designed many of the UHF television tuners that are still in use today. Even after retiring from the engineering field, he maintained an active interest in it.
- He was also a lover of music, and played professionally for several years, becoming an accomplished musician on the saxophone, clarinet and violin.
He and his wife, Betti, opened the Desert Specialties Co. on Inyo St. several years ago. There, Bernie's hobby of watch repairing became his occupation.
He is survived by his wife, Betti, at the home; a son, Jeffrey, Orange, Calif., and a daughter, Janet, of Flagstaff, Ariz.
The Rev. Rodney W. Long, Church of Christian Fellowship, California City, officiated at the
10:30 a.m. services jn the Stickel Mortuaries Chapel. The private interment was in the Mojave Cemetery.
Courtesy of the Mojave Desert News 1/24/1974 page 1
Posted by the East Kern Genealogical Society
1920 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernerd B King
Age 1
Birth Year abt 1919
Birthplace Wisconsin
Home in 1920 Hawkins, Rusk, Wisconsin
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single
Father's Name John B King
Father's Birthplace Wisconsin
Mother's Name May King
Mother's Birthplace Kansas
Household Members
Name Age
John B King 30
May King 25
Bernerd B King 1
William H King 37
1930 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernard King
Age in 1930 11
Birth Year abt 1919
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Wisconsin
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Hawkins, Rusk, Wisconsin
Street Address Federal Hiway No 8
Dwelling Number 22
Family Number 22
Attended School Yes
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father's Birthplace Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin
Able to Speak English Yes
Household Members
Name Age
John B King 39
May King 34
Bernard King 11
William H King 46
1940 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernard B King
Age 24
Estimated Birth Year abt 1916
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Wisconsin
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Lodger
Home in 1940 Gays Mills, Crawford, Wisconsin
Street Main Street
Inferred Residence in 1935 Rural
Residence in 1935 Rural
Sheet Number 6B
Occupation Radio Shop
Industry Proprietor
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 60
Class of Worker Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 0
Income Other Sources No
California, Death Index, 1940-1997
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Name Bernard B King
Gender Male
Birth Date 26 May 1918
Birth Place Wisconsin
Death Date 16 Jan 1974
Death Place Kern
Funeral services for Bernard B. "Bernie" King, were held in Mojave on Jan. 19, 1974. Widely known and respected in the area, Bernie was renowned for his ability to fix anything from antique watches to electronics apparatus, for his immense knowledge of all things technical, and for his friendly personality. He was always available with a helping hand.
Bernie was born in Hawkins, Wisconsin, on May 26, 1918, and passed away at his home, 2869 Benito, on Jan. 16. He was an electronics engineer with the Zenith Corp. for many years. Always active in all types of communications, he was a pioneer in radar, television and printed circuit technology, and holds several patents in these fields. He also designed many of the UHF television tuners that are still in use today. Even after retiring from the engineering field, he maintained an active interest in it.
- He was also a lover of music, and played professionally for several years, becoming an accomplished musician on the saxophone, clarinet and violin.
He and his wife, Betti, opened the Desert Specialties Co. on Inyo St. several years ago. There, Bernie's hobby of watch repairing became his occupation.
He is survived by his wife, Betti, at the home; a son, Jeffrey, Orange, Calif., and a daughter, Janet, of Flagstaff, Ariz.
The Rev. Rodney W. Long, Church of Christian Fellowship, California City, officiated at the
10:30 a.m. services jn the Stickel Mortuaries Chapel. The private interment was in the Mojave Cemetery.
Courtesy of the Mojave Desert News 1/24/1974 page 1
Posted by the East Kern Genealogical Society
1920 United States Federal Census
VIEW IMAGE
VIEW RECORD
Name Bernerd B King
Age 1
Birth Year abt 1919
Birthplace Wisconsin
Home in 1920 Hawkins, Rusk, Wisconsin
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single
Father's Name John B King
Father's Birthplace Wisconsin
Mother's Name May King
Mother's Birthplace Kansas
Household Members
Name Age
John B King 30
May King 25
Bernerd B King 1
William H King 37
1930 United States Federal Census
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Name Bernard King
Age in 1930 11
Birth Year abt 1919
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Wisconsin
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Hawkins, Rusk, Wisconsin
Street Address Federal Hiway No 8
Dwelling Number 22
Family Number 22
Attended School Yes
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father's Birthplace Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin
Able to Speak English Yes
Household Members
Name Age
John B King 39
May King 34
Bernard King 11
William H King 46
1940 United States Federal Census
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VIEW RECORD
Name Bernard B King
Age 24
Estimated Birth Year abt 1916
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Wisconsin
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Lodger
Home in 1940 Gays Mills, Crawford, Wisconsin
Street Main Street
Inferred Residence in 1935 Rural
Residence in 1935 Rural
Sheet Number 6B
Occupation Radio Shop
Industry Proprietor
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 60
Class of Worker Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 0
Income Other Sources No
California, Death Index, 1940-1997
VIEW RECORD
Name Bernard B King
Gender Male
Birth Date 26 May 1918
Birth Place Wisconsin
Death Date 16 Jan 1974
Death Place Kern
Family Members
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