Bernice L. “Bernie” Duthie, age 87, a resident of Mount Vernon, Washington for the past 2 years, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon. She was born August 27, 1924 in Seattle, Washington to Martin and Violet (Auckland) Lindell.
Bernie grew up in Seattle and graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1941. Since childhood some of her favorite times were spent on Hood Canal. She attended beauty school and later owned and operated Bernadette Beauty Salon in Magnolia. . She also sold Shaklee Products for over 35 years in West Seattle where she was known as the Shaklee Lady. Bernie enjoyed traveling and going on cruises.
She is survived by her 2 daughters, Candace Lott of South Carolina and Christine Silves and her husband Bill of Clear Lake, WA. 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Silves and her husband Andre Kimball, Aaron Silves and his wife Alicia, and Bonnie Bright and 3 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Dayton, and McKinzie Silves.
The family would like to extend a special thank you for the loving care given to Bernie by the staff at Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon. At her request, there are to be no services. Arrangements and cremation under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
I enjoyed visiting with Bernie at Ashley Gardens when I went there to visit my mother, Addie Hayes. For two years, my mother lived at Ashley Gardens until her death there in March 2011. Bernie had a lovely smile and was very friendly to me. It was a pleasure to visit her as a resident there and an encouragement that my mother had such a positive, pleasant person living there, also.
I did not know she was a former Shaklee Products dealer until I read her obituary. My husband’s parents sold Shaklee products for over 30 years in Yakima County. They retired about eight years ago.
My sympathy to Bernie’s family. I will keep you in my prayers for comfort and peace as you adjust to life without her physical presence (and her beautiful smile). May Christ’s peace be with you.
Dear Candice and Christine,
My friend Clyde in Seattle sent Bernie’s obituary to me, as he has heard me talk of Bernie. This past year,
I have been trying to find out where Bernie was living, as I heard she moved to a rest home up North.
I tried calling every home that I could find inthe phone book, but no one could give me information, and I
could not remember Christine’s last name.
Bernie and I both were involved in Shaklee. That is how I had come to know her. She was a very generous
person, and we had many lunches and dinners together. We both loved Indian food.
I moved to Montana in 1996, but have talked to her at different times. Sorry I was not able to contact her,
and sorry for your loss.
Bless all your family,
Lillian Stephenson
My twin sister, Joanne McClellan, was a resident of Ashley Gardens, and not very happy, till one day Bernie moved in. Joanne’s attitude changed because of Bernie. She was so kind to Joanne, an encourager. It was always Bernie who smiled as I walked in the door, and waved to me as I left. In March last year Joanne moved to Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. Thinking of Bernie, I always see that smile!
I met Bernie when visiting other residents of Ashley Gardens. She was very sweet and concerned about her fellow residents, and always had a nice smile for me when I came. I will pray for her.
Elaine LaParle-Eucharistic Minister-Immaculate Conception Church
So sorry your loss Silves and Lott family. Love and prayers to you all. Patt Jorgensen