Berniece Seymour
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Berniece Seymour, 86, long-time resident of the Seattle area, passed away on February 18, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on November 11, 1934 to Adolph and Elsie Schlaman. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing with the designation of Registered Nurse. Berniece moved to Seattle shortly thereafter and began her nursing career that lasted more than four decades. She worked in private medical practices as well as Providence Hospital, Ballard Community Hospital (now Swedish) and Virginia Mason Hospital. While at Ballard Hospital, Berniece worked in the emergency room and was a member of the nursing team that launched the hospital's Intensive Care Unit. Berniece was a long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Star. She was an adult volunteer for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls while her daughters were active members and was a Girl Scout troop leader for her daughters' and granddaughters' troops. Berniece is survived by her two daughters, two sons, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two brothers, two nephews and many cousins. She is preceded in death by Jim, her husband of 53 years, daughter, brother and parents. A visitation will be held 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Friday, March 12, 2021 at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA. A celebration of life starts at 1:00 pm, followed by a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Shriners Hospital in Berniece's honor. (www. Shrinershospitalforchildren.org)
Berniece Seymour, 86, long-time resident of the Seattle area, passed away on February 18, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on November 11, 1934 to Adolph and Elsie Schlaman. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing with the designation of Registered Nurse. Berniece moved to Seattle shortly thereafter and began her nursing career that lasted more than four decades. She worked in private medical practices as well as Providence Hospital, Ballard Community Hospital (now Swedish) and Virginia Mason Hospital. While at Ballard Hospital, Berniece worked in the emergency room and was a member of the nursing team that launched the hospital's Intensive Care Unit. Berniece was a long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Star. She was an adult volunteer for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls while her daughters were active members and was a Girl Scout troop leader for her daughters' and granddaughters' troops. Berniece is survived by her two daughters, two sons, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two brothers, two nephews and many cousins. She is preceded in death by Jim, her husband of 53 years, daughter, brother and parents. A visitation will be held 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Friday, March 12, 2021 at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA. A celebration of life starts at 1:00 pm, followed by a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Shriners Hospital in Berniece's honor. (www. Shrinershospitalforchildren.org)