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Bernice Irene Bashans

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Funeral services for Bernice Irene Bashans were held Friday, September 11, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Westbrook, MN. Interment was in the Rosehill Mennonite Cemetery.

Bernice Irene Bashans age 81 of Westbrook died Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Westbrook Good Samaritan Care Center.

Bernice "Berny" Irene Bashans was born October 22, 1927 at home in Rosehill Township, Cottonwood

County, MN to Harry and Elizabeth (Janda) Bashans. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Westbrook where she has been a lifelong faithful member. Church was an important part of Bernice's life. She served on various committees and was active in Bible study, Ladies Aid and the church choir.

Bernice attended various country schools in Cottonwood County. From a young age, music, especially country western, was an important part of her life. She and her friend Margaret Olson took many vacations to dude ranches. Bernice was a member and officer of the Westbrook Saddle Club. She enjoyed riding her two horses. Her love of dogs was apparent to anyone who met her and had many special dogs, and had a large collection of dog and horse figurines. She also collected salt and pepper shakers. She enjoyed playing Bingo or any game that one might have and playing jokes on people. She will be remembered for working as clerk at different businesses in Westbrook, she worked for 40 years at Lichty Drug until her retirement in 2008. Bernice was very giving. Bernice entered the Westbrook Good Samaritan Home in May 2009.

Survivors include three godchildren: Mary Rupp Larson, Rodney Brandt and Betty Cooley Johnson; aunt Marie Warwick; cousins: Donna Schoenenberger, Alma Rupp, Sheila Hegg, and Barbara Ohleman; dear friend Wanda Brandt; and many second cousins and special friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents Harry and Elizabeth Bashans.



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