Bernice Marie Ferong Hall Riddell
June 12, 1903 - January 2, 2005
Obituary
Bernice Marie Ferong Hall Riddell
Born June 12, 1903 to Swedish Immigrants, Joseph and Desdomona Ferong in Swedona, Illinois. The family moved to Seattle three years later where Bernice attended Latona and University Heights Schools and Lincoln High School. She lived in Edmonds, Anchorage, AK and her last 37 years in Ballard where she died January 2, 2005 at 101 years. She was predeceased by her husbands, Charles L. Hall and William Riddell. Bernice is survived by two daughters, Shirley Will Hal of Seattle; Arlene Cross Jack of Mt. Vernon; son, Charles L. Hall, Jr. Pat of Tacoma; as well as four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bernice was active in the Daylight Chapter of O.E. S., Richmond Chapter of Order of Amaranth and Ballard Baptist Church. Visitation will be hosted at Wiggen and Sons Funeral Home, 2003 NW 57th, Seattle from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 6th. A Memorial Ceremony will be offered at 11:00 a.m. at Ballard Baptist Church, 20th Avenue N.W. and 63rd Street, Seattle, 98107. Donations may be made to Ballard Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. Please, sign the online guest register at www.wiggenandsons.com.
Bernice was such a good friend to my mother, Nancy Fredrickson. Mother told me that after my father died, Bernice came to stay with her at the house. I know that they used to go to visit the ”shut ins” when Bernice was still driving. Mother said that she was still driving even at 92! She was such a caring person. She sent me a special get-well card after I had shoulder surgery. I am so glad that I knew Bernice. I heard that she loved her garden. Perhaps she is tending a beautiful garden in heaven even now. My thoughts are with your family at this time of loss.
Sincerely, Nancy Peterson
Nancy Fredrickson’s daughter