Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
NameBernice Martha WILLIAMS
Birth28 Nov 1905, Garfield, UT [2607]
Death8 Nov 2002, Magna, UT [2607] Age: 96
Burial12 Nov 2002, 1021 E 4th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT [2608]
MemoB’nai Israel Cemetery
OccupationOwner, The Boston Store on Main St
OccupationLadies’ Ready-to-Wear (1950) [2609]
OccupationSaleslady in Retail Sportswear (1940) [2610]
FlagsMITTMAN-1, STUB-END
Obituaries
From 14 Nov 2002, 10 - The Magna Times at Newspapers.com: [2607]

Bernice Findling

Bernice Findling, devoted wife of Harold, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 8, from causes incident to age. She was nearly 97 years old.

Bernice was born in Garfield, Ut., to Fred and Annabelle Meeking Williams on Nov. 28, 1905. She remained close to her sister, Ruby, and brother, Fred. Bernice married her true love, Harold Findling, on June 6, 1937. Bernice and Harold owned The Boston Store on Main St, which she helped manage. She later worked at Wolf’s. Member of Congregation Kol Ami. She volunteered with her husband at SL Veteran’s Administration Hospital for many years. She had an engaging sense of humor and was genuinely kind to all. Bernice was devoted to Harold, her husband of 66 years, and her family. She is survived by a niece, nephews, and many grand and great-nieces and nephews who loved her.

Many thanks to caring neighbors, friends, and the Beehive Home of Magna.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m., City Cemetery, B'nai Israel, 1021 E. 4th Ave.
Spouses
Birth17 Jun 1907, New York, NY [9], [98], [2602]
Death7 Feb 2002, Salt Lake City, UT [2603], [9] Age: 94
Burialaft 7 Feb 2002, 1021 4th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT [36]
MemoB’nai Israel Cemetery
OccupationOwner, The Boston Store on Main St
OccupationBookkeeper for Arthur Frank, Inc. (1975) [50]
OccupationPartner and Manager in Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear (1950) [2604]
OccupationMerchant in Ready-to-Wear (1940) [2605]
OccupationManager, Ladies’ Clothing (1930) [2606]
FlagsMITTMAN-1
FatherIsadore Jacob FINDLING (1882-1933)
MotherEsther ORENSTEIN (1885-1969)
Obituaries
From Harold FINDLING - Hints:

Harold Findling, 94, died peacefully on Feb. 7, 2002, of causes incident to age. Harold was the beloved son of Esther and Jacob “Jack” Findling. He was born in NYC on June 17, l907. Married Bernice Williams June 6, l937.

Harold owned the Boston Store on Main Street in SLC. Worked at Mednick’s and Arthur Frank.

Harold was a man of strong faith. Member of Congregation Kol Ami. Proud to have served 11 years as a volunteer at the SL Veterans Admin. Hospital. Member of Progress Lodge 22, Scottish Rite, in Kalah Temple, Shriner.

Harold was devoted to Bernice, his wife of 66 years, and his family. He is survived by his wife, Bernice, a niece, nephews, and many grand- and great-nieces and nephews who loved him. Many thanks to caring neighbors and friends. Graveside services will be held on Wed, Feb 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the City Cemetery, B’nai Israel, 1021 E. 4th Ave., Evans and Early Mortuary.
Marriage5 Jun 1934, Salt Lake City, UT [2611], [2612]
No Children
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