Fitzhenry Funeral Home

She attended the Stewart Indian School located in Carson City, Nevada. After graduating, she went to Nursing School at Sage Memorial Hospital in Ganado, Arizona. She loved the Stewart Indian School so much that she came back and became Culinarian for thirty years. After her retirement from the school she went back to being nurse and care giver to the elders of Carson City.She was predeceased by her brothers, Randall and Burton Wungnema.Bernice is survived by her loving children; Winona Hicks (Edward), Wanda Doran, Daryl Crawford (Jane), Jeanie Clausen (Jerry), nine grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.The viewing and services will take place at FitzHenry's Funeral Home, 3945 Fairview Dr. Carson City, NV 89701 on June 5,2018. Viewing will begin at 11:00 am and services will be held at 1:30 pm. A celebration of life will follow services at the Gold Dust West Casino located at 2171 East William St. in Carson City NV 89701.Flowers can be sent to Fitzhenry's Funeral Home or donations can be made to Stewart Indian School Living Legacy in Bernice's name.

Bob was born September 7th, 1933 to Morres Eden Howard and Elsie Merle Courtright Howard. The family lived for many, many years on E Adams Street.Bob left high school early to serve in the US Air Force, serving in the Korean War. Afterwards he worked in the aeronautical industry for several years. He moved back to Carson City and retired in 1992 as Assistant District Ranger for the Nevada State Parks Dept.Bob was a lifetime member of the International Order of Eagles, Carson City Chapter. He also belonged to Carson Lodge #1 F&AM.In 1983 Bob met the love of his life, Cheryl, and they were married in 1986. They spent 32 wonderful years together enjoying camping and later on going on cruises. Bob's favorite cruises were the two he took to Alaska.Bob had a great love for animals and cherished all of his pets.Bob was preceded in death by his parents, grandmother Minnie Courtright, brother Raymond Howard, and sister Janice Showalter.Bob is survived by his wife Cheryl; three daughters, Terry Adams (Paul) of Carson City, Sylvia Snell (Rich) of Phoenix, and Carol Ramirez of Phoenix; brothers George of Carson City and Jack of Gardnerville; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.For those wishing to say goodbye to Bob, there will be a Celebratory Visitation Wednesday, May 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Fitzhenry's Funeral Home located at 3945 Fairview Drive, Carson City.A private burial will be held at a later date.