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Bernice R. Thorpe

July 12, 1923 — May 7, 2014

BERNICE R. THORPE passed away peacefully on May 7, 2014 in Santa Rosa, surrounded by loved ones who helped ease her way to a better world. Devoted wife of Robert Thorpe of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Barbara Peters of Benicia, John Thorpe of Las Vegas, and the late Fred Thorpe of San Francisco. Adored grandmother of Lauri Dahlberg of Minnesota, Steven Peters of Pleasant Hill, and Giovanni Thorpe of Las Vegas. Beloved great-grandmother of Ronnie Dahlberg, Elaina Peters and Vincent Peters. Loving sister of the late Florence Arnold. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 90 years. Bernice was born and raised in San Francisco. She married the love of her life, Bob, on May 19, 1945 and together they enjoyed nearly 69 years of marriage. A ferocious Giants fan, Bernice worked as an usherette for the San Francisco Giants and patrolled sections 5 and 7 at Candlestick Park for 26 years. Bernice was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed by countless friends and family. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 2930 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. A Vigil Service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010 or St. Paul's Catholic Church, Church Street and Valley Street, San Francisco, CA 94131. Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Santa Rosa.
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