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Bernice Mae Smith Tesnow

Birth	:	13 Jul 1918 Hancock County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	10 Jul 2010 Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	McComb Union Cemetery, McComb, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1072731, -83.8018799
Description	:	Bernice Mae Tesnow Bernice Mae Tesnow, 91, formerly of Findlay, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Springhills Assisted Living of Middletown, Ohio. She was born July 13, 1918, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Roy E. and Bessie (Barger) Smith. Following the passing of her mother when Bernice was only five, her maternal grandparents Carrie and Jonas Barger raised her and her 3 siblings. Bernice graduated from Van Buren High School and then Lucas County Hospital School of Nursing in May of 1941. On June 21, 1941, Bernice married Alvin (Al) Elmer Tesnow at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Findlay. Al... Read More	Bernice Mae Tesnow Bernice Mae Tesnow, 91, formerly of Findlay, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Springhills Assisted Living of Middletown, Ohio. She was born July 13, 1918, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Roy E. and Bessie (Barger) Smith. Following the passing of her mother when Bernice was only five, her maternal grandparents Carrie and Jonas Barger raised her and her 3 siblings. Bernice graduated from Van Buren High School and then Lucas County Hospital School of Nursing in May of 1941. On June 21, 1941, Bernice married Alvin (Al) Elmer Tesnow at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Findlay. Al preceded her in death on May 8, 2003. The couple had four children, Mrs. Barbara (David) Balsmeyer of Middletown, David (Pamela) Tesnow of Springfield, Virginia, Mrs. Jane (Edward) Cauley of Everett, Washington and Mrs. Beth (John) Daly of Franklin, Ohio. Bernice has 10 grandchildren, Brad (Becky) Balsmeyer, Aaron (Monica) Tesnow, Andrew Tesnow, Aimee (Sean) Moore, Melissa (Greg) Arthurs, Mia (Andy) Baker, Nathan and Kate Cauley, Sean (Kim) Daly and Kyle Daly, and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tesnow was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter J. and Henry J. Smith, one sister, Helen P. Tesnow, half brother, Tom Smith and stepsister, Norma Harlow. Mrs. Tesnow practiced nursing in maternity, pediatrics and long term care at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was a member of College First Church of God where she was a Sunday School teacher, involved in women's ministry and Stitch and Sew. She sewed and knitted extensively for her children and grandchildren. One of her life projects was to make a special quilt for each grandchild as they graduated from high school. She wrote her memoirs titled "Passing Life's Baton". A favorite memory will always be the "good delivery boxes" filled with homemade cookies and candies for every birthday and holiday. Her sons-in-law always anticipated her fabulous apple pies. Her love of gardening was shared with neighbors and friends on Sandusky Street, where she lived for sixty years. Visitation will be held at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 W. Sandusky St., Findlay, OH from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 15th, 2010. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the College First Church of God, 1100 N. Main Street, Findlay, OH, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 16th, 2010 with Pastor Bill Reist officiating. Burial will follow the church service in McComb Union Cemetery, McComb, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to College First Church of God. Online condolences can be made via www.coldrencrates.com.

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Where is Bernice Mae Smith Tesnow's memorial?
Bernice Mae Smith Tesnow's memorial is located at: McComb Union Cemetery, McComb, Hancock County, USA.
When did Bernice Mae Smith Tesnow death?
Bernice Mae Smith Tesnow death on 10 Jul 2010 in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bernice Mae Smith Tesnow's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1072731
Longitude: -83.8018799

Family Members:

Parent

Roy Eric Smith

(1890 - 1971)

Bessie Ann Barger Smith

(1896 - 1923)

Spouse

Alvin Elmer Tesnow

(1918 - 2003)

Siblings

Henry J. Smith

(1921 - 2009)

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