Kern County Obituaries

Alice Ruth Bernard Thiessen

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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May 9, 1911 � Oct. 13, 2004
Alice Ruth Bernard Thiessen was born May 9, 
1911, in Oak Park and died on Oct. 13 in 
Tehachapi.
Alice was a resident of California for 93 years. 
She was raised and educated in Coalinga, 
resided in Bakersfield, where she worked for the 
chamber of commerce, Bakersfield Police 
Department, and retired from the Kern County 
Sheriffs Department. 
She married the love of her life, William 
Thiessen, in 1958. Both retired  and enjoyed the 
travels in their motorhome and fly fishing in 
Crescent City for salmon. They were also avid 
golfers, but mostly just enjoyed spending their 
time together.
Alice is survived by her nephew, Robert Bernard 
of Hawaii and his children, Monica Bernard, 
Dustin R. Bernard and wife Malena of Reno, 
Nev.; niece and husband, Jack and Jean Holland 
of Tehachapi and their children, Chris and Mike 
Holland; and a great-great-niece, Abigail 
Bernard.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 
p.m. at the Wood Family Funeral Service chapel 
and a graveside service will be held on Monday, 
Oct. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Union Cemetery in 
Bakersfield. 
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to 
Hoffman Hospice, 1832 W. Ave. K, Suite D, 
Lancaster, CA 93534. 
Wood Family Funeral Service handled the 
arrangements.

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