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Berniece Marie “Bernie” Valentine Meyers

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Birth	:	20 Nov 1949 Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	3 Mar 2020 Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Scotty Philip Cemetery, Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4019012, -100.4036026
Description	:	Berniece Marie (Valentine) Meyers of Pierre, SD went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2020. She passed peacefully at her home under Hospice care after a valiant battle with cancer. Bernie was born on November 20, 1949 in Pierre to Ausbrand and LaVerne Valentine. She was raised in a loving home with 2 brothers, Verne (Judy), Bobby (Debbie) and 2 sisters Mary (Bob Austad) and Colleen (Don Skinner). It was in this environment that she acquired her lifelong love of music and singing. Bernie began her education at the age of 5 at Orton,... Read More	Berniece Marie (Valentine) Meyers of Pierre, SD went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2020. She passed peacefully at her home under Hospice care after a valiant battle with cancer. Bernie was born on November 20, 1949 in Pierre to Ausbrand and LaVerne Valentine. She was raised in a loving home with 2 brothers, Verne (Judy), Bobby (Debbie) and 2 sisters Mary (Bob Austad) and Colleen (Don Skinner). It was in this environment that she acquired her lifelong love of music and singing. Bernie began her education at the age of 5 at Orton, where she skipped Kindergarten and went straight into 1st Grade. Bernie was introduced to the Native American culture there, which began a lifelong passion. She continued her schooling in Fort Pierre where she was very active in music, Honor Society and Debate. During her high school career, she was a piano accompanist for soloists, choir, groups and was crowned the Queen of Job's Daughters. She graduated from Fort Pierre High School in 1968. Following graduation, Bernie attended Black Hills State College in Spearfish, SD. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music in 1971. Using her degree, Bernie began teaching at Midland School as the Vocal and Band Instructor for grades K-12. She excelled in this role in a school that had not had a music program in years. She started her band with all beginners, many of whom had never even touched an instrument. By Christmas of her first year with them, she and her band of beginners debuted at the Christmas concert with Jingle Bells and Silent Night. Throughout her time with them, the Music program at Midland continued to grow in popularity, adding musicals to their repertoire and attracting audiences from as far away as Sioux Falls! It was during her time at Midland that Bernie met the love of her life and future husband, Phil. Bernie continued teaching music for many years. She inspired hundreds of students to love music at Stanley County, Timber Lake and Pierre Indian Learning Center. In 2001, she earned her Masters degree and Administrator endorsement from the University of South Dakota. She served as Principal at Pierre Indian Learning Center for 2 years before becoming Principal at Tiospaye Topa, where she stayed for 11 years. She concluded her teaching career as a Reading Specialist and Title Specialist in Wakapala in 2018. Bernie was preceded in death by her parents Ausbrand and LaVerne Valentine, brother Verne Valentine, and brother-in-law Bob Austad. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sue Wiedemer Jones # 48967649 provided links to parents. ~ 1-15-2022

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Berniece Marie “Bernie” Valentine Meyers's memorial is located at: Scotty Philip Cemetery, Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA.
When did Berniece Marie “Bernie” Valentine Meyers death?
Berniece Marie “Bernie” Valentine Meyers death on 3 Mar 2020 in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.4019012
Longitude: -100.4036026

Family Members:

Parent

Ausbrand Valentine

(1913 - 1971)

LaVerne Lorraine Johnson Valentine

(1925 - 1995)

Spouse

Phil Meyers

(1944 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Scotty Philip Cemetery
Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4019012, -100.4036026

2. Fort Pierre Chouteau Cemetery
Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3908700, -100.3878300

3. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Pierre, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4197006, -100.3557968

4. South Dakota State Capitol Grounds
Pierre, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3660100, -100.3448000

5. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3356018, -100.3964005

6. Riverside Cemetery
Pierre, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3608017, -100.3071976

7. Byron Township Cemetery
Blunt, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4979200, -100.1904700

8. Fort Sully Post Cemetery
Sully County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5866480, -100.6087530

9. Meers Cemetery
Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4116970, -100.7360760

10. Mathews Family Cemetery
Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1816040, -100.5581080

11. Okobojo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6568985, -100.3647003

12. Canning Cemetery
Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3986890, -100.0278460

13. Holy Name Episcopal Cemetery
Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2694960, -100.0357300

14. Holy Name Chapel Cemetery
Fort Pierre, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2694292, -100.0356989

15. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Blunt, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5135994, -100.0156021

16. Fort Bennett Post Cemetery
Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6716500, -100.6404200

17. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Van Metre, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0958800, -100.7263300

18. Mission Ridge Cemetery
Mission Ridge, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6960983, -100.7716980

19. Onida Cemetery
Onida, Sully County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7147000, -100.0650000

20. Chapelle Cemetery
Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3025017, -99.8653030

21. Holy Faith Cemetery
Lyman County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1356010, -99.9878006

22. Blair Cemetery
Sully County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8027992, -100.4199982

23. Sansarc Cemetery
Hayes, Stanley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5153008, -101.0342026

24. Draper Cemetery
Draper, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9322014, -100.5475006