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Bernadine Edna Clymer Stifel

Birth	:	11 Mar 1920
Death	:	21 Aug 2006
Burial	:	Waukee Cemetery, Waukee, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6016998, -93.8842010
Description	:	Bernadine Edna Stifel, of Waukee, Iowa, died Monday, August 21, 2006. Bernadine was born March 11, 1920, the eldest child of Charles and Era Clymer, farmers in Northwest Iowa. Siblings following were Blanch, George, Mary, and Charles Jr (Chuck). As oldest, she helped with housework, raising younger siblings, and working on the farm. In her mid teens she met a young man, George Stifel, from Van Meter, Ia. He had been doing farmwork in the Northwest part of the state. After George returned to Van Meter, Bernadine and he began corresponding (the letters are still in her cedar chest). They... Read More	Bernadine Edna Stifel, of Waukee, Iowa, died Monday, August 21, 2006. Bernadine was born March 11, 1920, the eldest child of Charles and Era Clymer, farmers in Northwest Iowa. Siblings following were Blanch, George, Mary, and Charles Jr (Chuck). As oldest, she helped with housework, raising younger siblings, and working on the farm. In her mid teens she met a young man, George Stifel, from Van Meter, Ia. He had been doing farmwork in the Northwest part of the state. After George returned to Van Meter, Bernadine and he began corresponding (the letters are still in her cedar chest). They progressed from friendship, to courtship, to marriage in Dec 1937. In the first three years of married life they worked together on farms. Their earnings were meager but they budgeted (the ledgers are in the cedar chest as well) and matched their expenses with earnings, being careful to save a little each month. The ledger reveals they did take time for limited social outings; roller skating and movies (10 cent admission noted). Sometime around late 1939 or early 1940 they moved to an acreage a few miles outside of Decatur Ill, a small house without plumbing or electricity but home to them. George began working as a machinist at the Caterpillar factory. In Aug of 1940 a son, Donald, was born. A daughter, Wanda, followed in Dec 1943. The war was on, commodities were in short supply (unused ration stamps are in the cedar chest also) but they were making it. Sometime around the end of 1943 they returned to Iowa, their belongings stacked in an old farm truck. They settled in the West Des Moines area, first in town and a short time later on an acreage south of town. Another son was born, George Jr. (Georgie) in Jan. 1947. George Sr. took work as an ironworker; Bernadine maintained the house, garden, and children. The youngsters attended a one room/one teacher country school. Bernadine garden-raised much of the food and was quickly recognized in the neighborhood as a wonderful cook and baker; fondly remembered during this era for her, pies, breads, pastries and chocolate-chip cookies. Being a deeply religious person, Bernadine and the family attended church each Sunday. In 1960 Bernadine and George purchased their first house in the small town of Waukee. The children grew, moved out, and began their own lives. Donald and Wanda gave Bernadine nine grandchildren. They are: Daniel Stifel, David Stifel, Krista Schmidt, Jennifer Stifel, Douglas Bailey, Dennis Bailey, Donald Bailey, Deborah Bailey, and Delinda Bailey. Not to be outdone, the grandchildren gave Bernadine 21 great-grandchildren. They are: Brittney Stifel, Courtney Stifel, Ciera Stifel, Savana Stifel, Madison Stifel, Morgan Stifel, Coleson Stifel, Emma Schmidt, Jessie Bailey, Haylie McFarland, Sullivan Bailey, Sheradyn Bailey, Daphnie Bailey, Zach Bailey, Danika Ludwig, Tyler Ludwig, Mackenzie Ludwig, Sarah Ludwig, Pierce Raleigh, Christian Raleigh, and Isaac Raleigh. Bernadine also got to enjoy one great-great grandchild, Mya Evert. George Jr., or Georgie as he was called, had no children and suffered an untimely death in 2003. Bernadine (now called mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, great aunt, friend, etc. but mostly know as Grandma Bernadine) and George lived together in their Waukee house until George passed away in the spring of 1998. Although missing her husband dearly, Bernadine continued to diligently maintain the house, yard and garden on her own. Now with Bernadine's passing the house is still and quiet, no more Sunday dinners, birthday celebrations, holiday feasts, and family gatherings will occur under her direction. However, the décor, furnishings, flowers, and garden still provoke the memories of Bernadine and of course the cedar chest contains the memories that must have been so precious to her. We miss you and we love you.

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Bernadine Edna Clymer Stifel's memorial is located at: Waukee Cemetery, Waukee, Dallas County, USA.
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Latitude: 41.6016998
Longitude: -93.8842010

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Clymer

(1888 - 1946)

Era Ellis Clymer

(1895 - 1963)

Spouse

George W Stifel

(1906 - 1998)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Waukee Cemetery
Waukee, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6016998, -93.8842010

2. SBT Cemetery
Van Meter, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5569000, -93.9297028

3. Williams Cemetery
Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5886002, -93.9606018

4. Huston Cemetery
Boone Township, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5596120, -93.8283660

5. Miller Cemetery
Adel, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6133003, -93.9749985

6. Merical Cemetery
Adams Township, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6321360, -93.9702060

7. Booneville Cemetery
Booneville, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5293999, -93.8843994

8. Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Adel, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5453300, -93.9520035

9. Otterman Cemetery
De Soto, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5661011, -93.9835968

10. Van Meter Cemetery
Van Meter, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5269012, -93.9439011

11. IOOF Cemetery
Adel Township, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6192017, -93.9991989

12. Clayton Cemetery
Van Meter, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5175018, -93.9250031

13. Kinnick Cemetery
Adel, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6392000, -93.9993000

14. Brethren Cemetery
Dallas Center, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6920013, -93.9319992

15. West Des Moines Christian Church Memory Garden
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5613180, -93.7660090

16. Hoff Prairie Cemetery
Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6880722, -93.8226013

17. Masonic Cemetery
Dallas Center, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6739006, -93.9785995

18. Union Chapel Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4961815, -93.9056015

19. Sunny Hill Cemetery
Grimes, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6833000, -93.7893982

20. Oakdale Cemetery
Adel, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6253014, -94.0267029

21. Saint Timothy Espiscopal Church Columbarium
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5851000, -93.7390000

22. Jordan Cemetery
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5588989, -93.7450027

23. Maffitt Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5128200, -93.7855680

24. Resthaven Cemetery
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5806007, -93.7300034