July 06, 1920 - August 24, 2010
Berniece M. Lundin Obituary
(Age 90) Entered into rest August 24, 2010. She was born July 6, 1920 in Wendell, Idaho to David William Kassens of Indiana, and Grace Elvira Thompson of Nova Scotia. In her early childhood she moved to Sandpoint, graduating from Sandpoint High School. After high school she went to Lewiston Normal School to become a teacher. Berniece taught 1st and 2nd grade in Sagle, ID as well as Medimont School and Paradise Valley School near Bonners Ferry. She then met Clair Lundin and they were married March 19, 1948, and proceeded to have four children, Alvin Eric, twins, Selma Grace, Ernest Elmer, and Arvid Elof. Berniece went back to school to study Special Education at EWU, getting her credentials to teach in WA, then moved to Millwood area in Spokane to teach at Pasadena Elementary until she retired. Singing and music were a passion in her life, playing piano and accordion for many years, and writing songs for children as well as hymns. Other interests included painting watercolor and pastels, poetry, and writing short stories. She would often accompany her husband Clair and his twin brother Grant for many music jams and family gatherings. Berniece is preceded in death by her parents, older brother Albert, sister-in-law Mary Lundin, niece Linda, daughter Selma, and sons Alvin and Ernie. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 31 at 11:00 AM at YATES FUNERAL HOME, 744 N. 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID. Memorial contributions may be made to Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 5371/S-200, Seattle, WA 98145-5005.
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