Obituary of Berniece L. Sullivan

Berniece Carter Wilson Sullivan, 93 of Twin Falls passed away June 9, 2012 at Wynwood Assisted Living in Twin Falls. She was born April 7, 1919 in Filer, Idaho, the daughter of Harvey and Nellie Jeffries Carter. She was the third child of nine. Berniece married Richard “Buck” Wilson May 29, 1936 and to this union a daughter was born, Sharon. In 1952 Berniece and “Buck” adopted a son, Rick. Everyone knew this couple by “Bea” and “”Buck”. Bea worked for J.C. Penneys’ in the yardage department retiring after 32 years. She loved her work and was a beautiful seamstress. Bea made many, many square dance outfits for her and Buck. She enjoyed sewing, yard sales, and going on picnics. Bea was also a member of the Good Sams Club, Button and Bows Square Dancing, the Lady Elk for many years. Everyone always looked forward to the Annual Elk Picnic and the buckets of Potato Salad that was made just perfect!!!. Buck passed away in 1981 with heart failure. Bea later married James Kennedy Sullivan in June of 1992. They loved to travel and Ball Room Dance three times a week. Bea and Jim made many lifetime friends. She was a good cook and you couldn’t leave without eating when you came to visit. Jim passed away in 2007. Bea had a full and happy life and enjoyed sharing her time and her love with her many friends and family. Berniece was preceded in death by her parents Nellie and Harvey Carter; her two husbands Buck Wilson and Jim Sullivan; son Rick Wilson, grandson Eric Wilson of Nevada; brothers, Raymond, Conrad, Earl and Robert and sisters, Lucille and LaPrell (Carter) Lillibridge. She is survived by her daughter Sharon (Jim) Rowe of Twin Falls; one brother, Elden (Mary Ann) Carter, Lewiston, Idaho; one sister Maxine (Dick) Machamer of Twin Falls; grandchildren, Les Drake of Twin Falls, LeighAnna (Harmon) Pulham of Spokane, WA., Lee R. Hall of Twin Falls; great grandchildren, Brandon Drake of Twin Falls, Taylor (Danielle) Drake of Twin Falls, Bryce (Georgia) Pulham of Boise, ID, Dr. Danielle (Brad) Tallent of Aurora, CO., Rusty (Hall) Cormier of Ontario, Canada, Trisha (Aaron) Rodriguez of Kimberly and eight great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all her friends and neighbors for their cherished love and support. They would also like to express their appreciation to Hospice Visions for the care they gave to Bea and also Dr Ficklin and the staff of Wynwood. A viewing for Bea will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Rosenau Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 25 at 11:00 AM at Rosenau Funeral Home with Chaplain Paul Jordon officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com Mother: I’ll love you forever; I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my Mother you’ll be.