Bernice Johnston's Obituary
Bernice Johnston, 84, of Avon Lake, died on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Saint John Westshore Hospital, Westlake; following a short illness.
She was born in Vincennes, Indiana and had lived in Avon Lake the past two years. She had previously lived in Norwalk for fifty-five years; Westlake; for two years and in North Ridgeville for two years.
Mrs. Johnston was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in each of the communities that she lived.
She, also, was a member of the Eastern Star.
Bernice was a great oil painter,accomplished woodcarver andhad worked on the family genealogy for years.
She is survived by her sister, Louise F. Scott, of Deland, FL; nieces, Barbara Symbol, of North Ridgeville and Lynn Burr, of Seminole, FL, Jill Wick, of Mebane, NC, and Kimberly Smith, of Asheboro,NC; nephews, Robert Clark, Palm Beach, FL, and James Clark, Tampa, FL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Johnston (2003); parents, Wallace A. and Ruby (nee Wesner) Clark and one brother, Clifford G. Clark.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 2, 2008 in the Relief Society Room in the northwest corner of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 25000 Westwood Road, Westlake. Former Bishop of the North Olmsted Ward, Earl Mortensen will officiate. Private burial will take place in Fields Cemetery, North Ridgeville.
David Bogner Family Funeral Home 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, is handling the arrangements.
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