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MEYER: Bernice Theresia
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March 15, 1932 鈥� March 28, 2016
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The death of Mrs. Bernice Theresia (nee Reiter) Meyer of Saskatoon, SK, (and formerly of Annaheim, SK), occurred at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, on March 28, 2016. She was 84 years of age. Bernice was born on March 15, 1932, to Norbert and Marie (nee Braun) Reiter at Humboldt, SK. She was raised on the family farm near Annaheim, SK, and attended Schuler School in the area. After completing her schooling, Bernice worked for various relatives, assisting with household and farm duties. For a short time after that, she was employed at a drug store in Saskatoon and then moved back to Annaheim. On December 14, 1954, Bernice married Orval Meyer at St. Joseph鈥檚 R.C. Church in Saskatoon. They made their home in Annaheim, and their union was blessed with four children. In her younger years, Bernice enjoyed playing ball with the Schuler School ball team and curling with the local ladies in the winter time. Once married, she also found time for gardening, crocheting, sewing and doing ceramics. Her flower garden was her pride and joy each and every year. Bernice stayed home to raise her children, and also enjoyed her time as a school bus driver, a job she held for 21 years. Orval and Bernice truly enjoyed spending time with one another 鈥� no matter where they went, it was rare to see one without the other. They enjoyed bowling, golfing, cross country skiing, and even the odd trip to the casino 鈥� anything that allowed them to be together. Bernice and Orval moved to Saskatoon 10 months ago and settled in quite well to their new life in the city. They especially loved the weekly dances held at Preston Park (where they lived) and soon became known as the 鈥榙ancers鈥� at the residence. Bernice also truly delighted in spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a kind, gentle soul who never looked for the limelight but, instead, preferred to quietly live her life with simplicity. Bernice will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her dedicated and loving caregiver, her husband and best friend of 61 years, Orval Meyer; their four children, and 11 grandchildren: Kelly Meyer and family, Kris, Kegan, Kael and Levi; Kirby (Kathy) Meyer and family, McKenzie and Landon; Rick (Joanne) Meyer and family, Kelsey (Jason), Alanna, and Trent; and Lori (Stephen) Gerwing and family, Rheanne (Tyler), and Kylie; one sister and two brothers: Eileen Boryski, Ken Reiter and Lorne (Ruth) Reiter; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws of the Meyer family. She was predeceased by her parents, Norbert and Marie Reiter; one brother, Clifford Reiter; parents-in-law, Paul and Elizabeth Meyer; three brothers-in-law: Lloyd Meyer, Clifford Meyer and August Boryski; and by one sister-in-law, Delphine Meyer. The Prayer Service for Bernice was held at St. Philip Neri R.C. Church, Saskatoon, on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., led by Ethna Martin. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah, and concelebrated by Fr. Rudolph Novecosky, OSB. An honor guard was formed by members of the St. Augustine C.W.L. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Bernice鈥檚 life鈥�. Interment will take place at St. Ann鈥檚 R.C. Cemetery, Annaheim, at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan or the St. Ann鈥檚 R.C. Cemetery Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
