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Bernice Hively Obituary
Bernice was born December 10, 1914, in Oakland, Iowa, to the late Claude A. and Mary R. (Durick) Reynolds. She married Edward C. Hively on March 10, 1934.
Bernice was preceded death by her husband, Edward C. Hively (1985); brother, Lloyd Reynolds; sons-in-law, Paul E. Foote, Lonnie Wright and Robert Kline; granddaughter, Jeanne Schovanec; grandson, Robert Wright; and great granddaughter, Tara Kline.
Bernice is survived by her daughters, Lois Foote, of Crescent, Delores Kline, of Dunlap, Roberta (Frank) McNeal, of Honey Creek, Donnis Wright, of Council Bluffs and Betty (Doug) Robson, of Dunlap; sister, Opal (Irvin) Eilts, of Crescent; 25 grandchildren and spouses; 53 great grandchildren and spouses; 40 great great grandchildren; and three great great great grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be Monday, May 3, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Maher-Livingston Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Council Bluffs.
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This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Jamie
May 3, 2010
Grandma you will truly be missed by all. Love You, Jamie, Preston & Houston
May 2, 2010
we love you very much but know you are with grandpa so you are happy,and not hurting anymore.love you very much judi and family
May 2, 2010
We will miss you Aunt Bernice, but, we know you are in a better place with no suffering!! Love you! Dan and Deb Zika
Charles Henry
May 2, 2010
Grandma I will miss you very much!! I am sorry I cant come see you but I love you always.
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Monica Summa (Negrete)
May 2, 2010
Wright Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bonny Brant
May 2, 2010
Grandma you will always be in our memories and prays we will miss you. Love You always
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