Bernice Douglas Smith

Bernice Smith

Bernice Douglas Smith, 89, of Newport, Ore., died June 29, 2012 in Newport.

She was born Sept. 3, 1922 to Roy O. and Roberta Vinson in Portland, Ore. Bernice married Vern L. Smith on March 8, 1946 in Astoria, Ore. Bernice was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who lived in logging camps and ranches around Oregon. She also lived in Nevada, California, Colorado and Arizona before finally settling in Oregon.

Her professional life was spent in accounting. She worked for county and state agencies, real estate, ranching, and ran her own successful business.

Bernice was an avid reader and gardener, and she enjoyed knitting and quilting.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a brother; a son in-law; and a great-grandchild.

She is survived by her children, Diane Pinkerton of Newport, Neal (Nora) Smith of Colorado, Barbara (John) Jackson of Colorado and Rebecca Smith of Colorado; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Her family held a private service at Willamette National Cemetery.

Bateman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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