Bernice Bertha Sinnema

Bernice Bertha Sinnema

Bernice, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the home of her daughter, Judi, in Troutdale, Oregon. Born on October 18, 1922 in Arlington, Washington. Bernice grew up in the Monroe area, graduating from Monroe High School. She married Edward Sinnema in 1942 and enjoyed the life of dairy farming in the Snoqualmie Valley. She spent many active years in the American Legion Auxiliary carrying the flag leading off the Carnation 4th of July parades and the annual services at the Carnation and Stillwater cemeteries. A 4-H Dairy Club Leader, she spent countless hours, for many years, at the Monroe Evergreen State Fair, King County Fair, and Puyallup Fair. Somehow she also found time to tend to her duties as Head Clerk at these Dairy shows. Bernice was an active loving person, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her three children, Steve Sinnema of Carnation, Richard Sinnema (Lynn) of Ellensburg, and Judi Melcher (Gary) of Troutdale, Oregon. Her four grandchildren; Sherry, Jennifer, Randy, and Cody and three great grandchildren. She will be truly missed.

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