Bernadette Barbara Kohler

March 9, 1914 - February 27, 2005

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Bernadette Barbara Kohler

Born March 9, 1914 in Tacoma, WA; passed away February 27, 2005 in Federal Way, WA at the age of 90 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting, arranging and displaying her photographs. In later years she and her husband enjoyed dancing. Bernadette is survived by her husband Tom; children Don Rosie Sankwich, Kathleen Doug Olson, Danny Regina Sankwich and Christine Sankwich; step-daughters Irene Kent Addis and Joan Bruce Chrislip; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Viewing Wednesday, March 2nd 2:00 – 8:00pm with the Rosary at 7:00pm all at BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Pt. Rd. 253 839-7317. Funeral Mass Thursday, March 3rd at 10:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 30525 8th Ave. S. Federal Way.

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Don Marable
Don Marable
4 years ago

May your mom rest at the right hand of the Lord. My God bless you in these times. Be happy to know that your Mom lived a long and great life. My God also bless all your family as well.

Don

Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach
4 years ago

My deepest condolences to your entire family. Heartfelt wishes for fond memories and family bonds to give you each strength and comfort.

Francene McCormick
Francene McCormick
4 years ago

My sympathies to the family. Chris I hope you and your children are doing well. I know how you cherished your mother and all she brought to your life. May all the loving memories help you and the family through this time of sorrow.

Take care. I’m thinking of you.

Linda & Dave Lamb
Linda & Dave Lamb
4 years ago

Kathy and Doug, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. She is with God and the rest of her family.

May she rest in peace.

SOLOMON & LILIAN NGANGA
SOLOMON & LILIAN NGANGA
4 years ago

Kathy & Doug, We think of you and our beloveth Bernaddette and we pray that God shall continue to give you strength and your whole family.We miss your mum and as i remember the name she used to call me ” FAIZO” at Avalon healthcare, she was a blessing to us.

Love

SOLOMON & LILIAN

Doug, Debbie, Jennifer & Jeremy Sankwich
Doug, Debbie, Jennifer & Jeremy Sankwich
4 years ago

Gramma, we will miss you. Thank you for many wonderful years. You are now among the angels and can watch over us from above.

Love

Jay & Jadene Kearney
Jay & Jadene Kearney
4 years ago

I’m so very sorry of the loss of a great woman. I do know and truly feel blessed however that we have another angel watching over us.

Kathi Paladie
Kathi Paladie
4 years ago

Kathy and Doug, my sincerest sympathy to you and the family. Life just won’t be the same without Bernadette around. She’s at rest now. God bless her and you. I’ll remember her always.

Theresia Pritchett
Theresia Pritchett
4 years ago

Deepist sympathies for your loss. God Bless your Mother and your family. May Angels watch over you during your time of sorrow.

Richard Ring
Richard Ring
4 years ago

Sincere condolences to the family.

Rick Ring

CBP Officer

Andrea Tomal
Andrea Tomal
4 years ago

Bernadette, Say “Hi” to mom for me. Thank you for having Kathleen. She truly is a wonderful friend. You did good! So long, see you in my dreams! Andrea and Family

Lee & Trevor Blair
Lee & Trevor Blair
4 years ago

Mom, we love you dearly and will miss you terribly. I am so glad we had special moments with you at the nursing home. They will be memories to cherish and remember for a lifetime. I know you will be with us and watch over us always.

Love always, Lee & Trevor

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Olson & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Olson & Family
4 years ago

Kathy, Doug and Family;

Our prayers will be with you now and always. We love all of you very much.

Ronnie, Linda, Greg,& Holly and special thoughts from Erma Doty.

Molly Westgate
Molly Westgate
4 years ago

Kati and I will keep you and yours in our prayers and thoughts – never easy to loose a loved one – we’re sure she’s in a wonderful “bright” place.

Christine
Christine
4 years ago

Mom, we waited and waited until the angels finished dusting your room – then they came to take you away. How happy you must be to see your family in heaven. We will miss you dearly.

Luv you mom…

Doug & Kathleen
Doug & Kathleen
4 years ago

We love you and miss you Mom.