Obituary of Bernice Schendel

Much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Laurvina Bernice Schendel (nee Liphardt), peacefully went to be with her Lord in her 97th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Allan Paul Schendel, her parents Oscar and Violet Liphardt, her sister Margaret, her loving daughter, Lynne and infant grandson Jeffrey. Dearest Mom to Paul Schendel, his partner Delores Sullivan and son-in-law, Kenneth Gingrich. Cherished Grandma of Sarah and Lyle Guard, Kit and Robert Fraser, Jennifer and David Gardiner, Josh Gingrich, Matthew Gingrich, Peter Schendel and Kate and Gary Tosh. Proud Gigi to Alexandra Guard and Lauren and Jack Fraser. A member of Redeemer Lutheran Church since her marriage to Allan Schendel in 1942 and from birth, a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Bernice was devoted to her faith. An avid bridge player, Bernice was a member of the Westmount Golf and Country Club for many years. Bernice loved family gatherings, the beach and long walks -- wonderful times in Southampton, Ontario and Marco Island, Florida are special memories of the family. A celebration of Bernice's life will be held on Tuesday March 18, 2014, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 78 John Street West, Waterloo, at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the Church. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445, and would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank the staff of Columbia Forest and especially Anna and Arvin who were amazing caregivers to Bernice over the past year. A long and wonderful life. We will greatly miss your amazing spirit, integrity, vivacity and love of life.