Home > United States of America > Washington > Pierce County > Longbranch > Longbranch Cemetery > Bernice Gregory Johnson

Bernice Gregory Johnson

View larger map

Birth	:	15 Apr 1904 Palouse, Whitman County, Washington, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 2008 Vashon, King County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Longbranch Cemetery, Longbranch, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.2155270, -122.7586880
Description	:	Published in the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island, WA "Bernice Gregory Johnson, 103, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 2, 2008, lovingly attended by her nurse Lisa Devareau at Bene cial Home Care, Vashon Island. Bernice was born in Palouse, Washington, April 5, 1904, the youngest of nine children. Her parents were Samuel Edwin and Annie (Fisher) Gregory. She died 34 days short of her 104th birthday. She read numerous books every week and loved word puzzles. She attributed her long life to hard work and an active mind. As a youngster, she worked with her older brothers... Read More	Published in the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Vashon-Maury Island, WA "Bernice Gregory Johnson, 103, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 2, 2008, lovingly attended by her nurse Lisa Devareau at Bene cial Home Care, Vashon Island. Bernice was born in Palouse, Washington, April 5, 1904, the youngest of nine children. Her parents were Samuel Edwin and Annie (Fisher) Gregory. She died 34 days short of her 104th birthday. She read numerous books every week and loved word puzzles. She attributed her long life to hard work and an active mind. As a youngster, she worked with her older brothers on the farm, harnessed, and drove draft horses. She had a lifelong love of horses and dogs. Bernice graduated from Palouse High School in 1918. She married Earl Bade in 1924. They had two children, Virgil in 1926, and Earlanna in 1928. They resided in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon. They worked as fruit pickers, planted, and thinned crops. They divorced in 1949. She trained to be a nurse at Columbia Hospital in The Dalles. She earned her LPN degree in 1952. Bernice married Art Brokaw in Forest Grove, Oregon. He died shortly after and she moved to Tacoma to continue her nursing career. In 1963, she married Merle Johnson, a retired farmer. They lived in Fife and Tacoma. In 1965, she received a ve-year certi cate for faithful service at Tacoma General Hospital. In the late ‘60s, Bernice and Merle retired to the Taylor Bay area near Longbranch, Washington. They attended Longbranch Church. They enjoyed gardening and traveling to Nebraska to visit his relatives. When Merle's health failed, they moved to Tacoma. He passed away in 1985. In 1986, Bernice moved to Vashon Island to be near her oldest granddaughter, Gaylen Gregory. She lived at Homeport Condominiums and enjoyed her friends and neighbors immensely. She attended Bethel Church. She often questioned why she lived so long, but she left this world with grace and dignity. She was laid to rest near Merle Johnson at Longbranch Cemetery. Bernice is survived her daughter, Anne Jaeger (George Horn) of Seaside, Oregon; granddaughters, Gaylen Gregory Willett (Bruce) of Chelan, Washington; Melody Twiss (John) of Warrenton, Oregon; grandson Stanley Dennis Cox (Nina) of Tigard, Oregon; step-grandson Greg (Cindy) Norton of Marysville, Washington; niece JoAnn Sieger (Tom) of North Bend, Oregon; lifelong family friends, Bruce and his son, Dean, Henning of Ontario, California; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, her son Virgil in 1971, her brothers - Edwin, Nelson, Hobart, Stanley, George; and sisters Isabelle May eld, Florence Torsen and Ada Schoenborn; and a great-grandson, Michael Sterling R. Kelley. Remembrances may be made to Longbranch Cemetery Assn., 4806 Mahncke Rd KPS Longbranch, WA 98351"

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Bernice Gregory Johnson's memorial?
Bernice Gregory Johnson's memorial is located at: Longbranch Cemetery, Longbranch, Pierce County, USA.
When did Bernice Gregory Johnson death?
Bernice Gregory Johnson death on 2 Mar 2008 in Vashon, King County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bernice Gregory Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 47.2155270
Longitude: -122.7586880

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Edwin Gregory

(1858 - 1915)

Annie Fisher Gregory

(1870 - 1950)

Spouse

Siblings

Augustus Edwin Gregory

(1888 - 1932)

George Arthur Gregory

(1891 - 1967)

Hobert Gregory

(1896 - 1957)

Stanley Albert Gregory

(1900 - 1978)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Longbranch Cemetery
Longbranch, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2155270, -122.7586880

2. German Lutheran Cemetery
Lakebay, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2350006, -122.7473984

3. Lakebay Cemetery
Lakebay, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2566986, -122.7623978

4. McNeil Island Prison Graveyard
McNeil Island, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2137000, -122.6948000

5. Hillcrest Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2139015, -122.6931000

6. McNeil Island Cemetery
McNeil Island, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2002230, -122.6667490

7. Home Cemetery
Home, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2794670, -122.7723330

8. Anderson Island Cemetery
Anderson Island, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1589012, -122.7005997

9. Ballow Cemetery
Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2356550, -122.8704390

10. Fox Island Cemetery
Fox Island, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2502200, -122.6363600

11. Harstine Island Cemetery
Shelton, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2755160, -122.8924770

12. Cromwell Cemetery
Gig Harbor, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2811670, -122.6221470

13. Hungry Hollow Farm Cemetery
Shelton, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2615200, -122.9330200

14. Chambers Creek Pet Memorial Park
University Place, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1991000, -122.5649000

15. Niemann Family Cemetery
Vaughn, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3475200, -122.7851800

16. Vaughn Bay Cemetery
Vaughn, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3475900, -122.7854530

17. Fort Steilacoom Cemetery
Lakewood, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1787280, -122.5681930

18. Fort Nisqually Cemetery
DuPont, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1048900, -122.6445500

19. New Tacoma Cemetery
University Place, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2016983, -122.5586014

20. Rosedale Cemetery
Gig Harbor, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3294440, -122.6447220

21. Artondale Cemetery
Gig Harbor, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3153000, -122.6119660

22. Steilacoom Masonic Cemetery
Lakewood, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1497460, -122.5737970

23. Western State Hospital Memorial Cemetery
Lakewood, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1734010, -122.5589840

24. Saint Christophers Community Church Columbarium
Olympia, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1456140, -122.9535590