Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
NameBernice Martha WILLIAMS
Birth28 Nov 1905, Garfield, UT2582
Death8 Nov 2002, Magna, UT2582 Age: 96
Burial12 Nov 2002, 1021 E 4th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT2749
MemoB’nai Israel Cemetery
OccupationOwner, The Boston Store on Main St
OccupationLadies’ Ready-to-Wear (1950)2750
OccupationSaleslady in Retail Sportswear (1940)2751
FlagsMITTMAN-1
Obituaries
From 14 Nov 2002, 10 - The Magna Times at Newspapers.com:2582

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, NY2577
Death7 Feb 2002, Salt Lake City, UT2578 Age: 94
FatherIsadore Jacob FINDLING (1882-1933)
MotherEsther ORENSTEIN (1885-1969)
Marriage5 Jun 1934, Salt Lake City, UT2583,2584
Misc. Notes
From 13 May 1934, Page 86 - The Salt Lake Tribune at Newspapers.com:2585

Mr. and Mrs. Frederic S. Williams of Los Angeles announced the engagement of their daughter, Bernice, to Harold Findling, son of Mrs. Esther Findling, 26 South Wolcott Street, Salt Lake. The marriage will take place in June.

From Jun 6, 1934, page 11 - Salt Lake Telegram at Newspapers.com:2586

Couple Will Spend Honeymoon in East

Miss Bernice Williams of Los Angeles, formerly of Salt Lake City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Williams, was married Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. to Harold Findling, son of Mrs. Jack Findling. Rabbi Samuel Gordon performed the ceremony at the Findling home, 26 South Wolcott Avenue.

The couple left immediately after the ceremony for New York and the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago, where they will spend their honeymoon. They will return to Salt Lake City in late June to make their home.
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