Bernice Marie Estep

On June 5, 2012, Bernice Estep found piece when she went home to Heaven to be with the Lord. Born on December 9, 1930 in the small rural town of Omaha, Nebraska, Bernice Estep (Koch) grew up just as many other children of her era. Raised by the heart and hands of her grandparents, O’Ma and O’Pa, Bernice learned the necessities of life and the responsibilities of that came with helping the family to get by. Throughout her life she had the privilege of experiencing many wonderful things. One of her fondest memories was of her showing dogs at events across the country. In 1965, Bernice met and fell in love with her loving husband. The two of them celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on April 29, 2012. Bernice enjoyed sewing and traveling to area casinos for some much needed entertainment. Local craft fairs were her escape and the perfect opportunity for her to show off and sell some of the stunning work created by her very own hands. Bernice is survived by her Husband, Sam Estep, Son, Steven Estep (Kelly) of Airway Heights, WA., Daughter, Sheryl Bohrn (Gary) of Sagle, Idaho, Nephew (“Son”) Jay Hall of Sagle, Idaho, Son, Donald Tupis of Florida, Daughter, Margaret McCabe of Arizona, Grandchildren, Sam, Jeffery and Courtney, Felicia, Mike, Eric, Deniya and Tracy, several distant grandchildren and numerous Great Grandchildren. Bernice was preceded in death by her O’Ma, O’Pa, Mother, Margorie Tupis, and Father, Steve Tupis. “Bernice was deeply loved and will be truly missed and kept forever in our hearts” Family and friends are invited to join at a memorial gathering on Friday, June 8, 2012 at the home of Gary and Sheryl Bohrn, 296 Meadow View Drive, Sagle, Idaho at 5:00p.m.