Warrenton

Sept. 1, 1931 — March 24, 2023

Cherie Ann Bernard, 91, passed away at her home in Warrenton. Her husband, James, said goodbye to his gorgeous bride and partner of almost 75 years on March 24. She went peacefully with the Lord.

How would you describe Cherie? She was a very caring, devoted, fun and in command person. She was a wonderful mother and excellent seamstress, making all of her children’s clothes as they grew up. She loved serving on the school boards and she taught kindergarten at our church. She loved to send modest donations to various groups for children, animals and Boys Town.

Cherie was a exceptional fisherman. She could out-fish her husband most of the time, and when she got a strike on her pole yelled, “don’t touch my pole.” She was a leader of the Astoria Golf & Country Club Women’s Group, and was also head of the couples bridge group. She was a silver life master bridge player, playing bridge up to the early start of the coronavirus pandemic.

When asked at a gathering, “what will you have?” She’d say, “Chardonnay, and make it a good pour.”

She married James Scott Bernard in January 1949. Survivors include her husband; son, Kris Bernard (Janet); daughter, Kimberly Lawson McBride (Bruce); son, Bradley Bernard (Debra); 14 grandchildren; plus great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Cherie was preceded in death by her brothers, Miles Miller and Robin Miller; and her daughter, Barbara Ann Guettich.

A memorial service will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 21 at the Stockpot Restaurant, 8200 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton.