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Obituary : Bernice O. Neely |
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Bernice O. Neely A resident of Burlingame for 34 years, died Sat., June 7, 2008,
at the age of 89. Miss Neely was born in Moscow, ID, the second of nine
children, to Anna I. (Dunn) and Albert E. Neely. She attended the Ursuline
Academy in Moscow and continued her education at Washington State University. In
1942 she moved to San Francisco where she became one of 12 civilian women
employed in the headquarters of the United States Marine Corps Corp as director
of Officers Detail. She continued her career as executive secretary in the
private sector until her retirement in 1989. Ms. Neely, an avid golfer and
ardent Giants fan, was blessed with numerous friends of all ages. She truly
enjoyed being called "a National Treasure" by friends at her local bank. All
considered her to be a woman of great dignity, personal charm, wit and wisdom.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Virginia Hoffman and Mary
Ellen Schools; two brothers, John F. Neely and Robert D. Neely. She is survived
by her brothers, Donald J. Neely (Yen Binh) of Daly City, and Gerald B. Neely
(Vicki) of Coeur d' Alene, ID; two sisters, Patricia Lynch of Port Orange, FL,
and Shirley Jane Brueggeman (Gary) of Yakima, WA. She also had 96 nieces and
nephews including special niece, Theresa Fross (Lindsey) of San Rafael and her
very dear niece, Christine Foley of Foster City who accompanied her on her many
travels and oversaw her needs. She had many grand nieces and nephews, including
Kathleen Foley of Livermore, CA, and many cousins including Russell and Will
(Marilyn) and Molly Honsowetz of Alamo. Memorial Mass will be offered on Sat.,
June 21, 12pm at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, 1310 Bayswater, Burlingame,
CA. Memorial Mass will also be offered on August 2 at St. Mary's Catholic Church
in Moscow, ID, by her nephew Fr. Brad Neely. Ceremony to follow at the Moscow
Cemetery, and a celebration of her life during the Neely annual family picnic.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Healing Journeys, PO Box
22147, Sacramento, CA, or St Mary's School, 412 N Monroe, Moscow, ID 83843.
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