Bernice C. VanApeldoorn
June 17, 1926 ~ October 25, 2021
Born in:
Rochester, NY
Resided in:
Greece, NY
Bernice “Bernie” C. Van Apeldoorn
Greece: Monday, October 25, 2021 at age 95 went home to be with her husband Henry “Hank” VanApeldoorn; son, Robert VanApeldoorn; siblings, Carl Claus, Edie McElligott and Marie Roth; sister-in-law, Joanne Claus. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Nancy) VanApeldoorn, Henry “Hank” (Susan) VanApeldoorn and Ellen (Jeff) Gillmor; grandchildren, Bruce Jr. (Misty), Brian (Elizabeth), Jonathan VanApeldoorn, Nicholas VanApeldoorn Julie (Doug) Bell, Jennifer (Frank) Lane, Robyn (Carlos Martinez) Gilmore; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Raymond “Skip” Claus, Joanne Fleig, William (Marie) Claus and Cathy Sippel; dear friends.
Bernie was a Greece school bus driver for 25 years. She had a love for music and played the flute with the New Horizons Band. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
Bernie’s visitation will be held Thursday, October28th 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 29th at 9:00 AM in the Chapel of the Funeral Home. Private Interment, Falls Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. John’s Home 150 Highland Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory. For more information and to sign her online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com
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Visitation: October 28, 2021 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Vay-Schleich & Meeson - Greece Chapel
1075 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626
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Service: October 29, 2021 9:00 am
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Rochester, NY 14626
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Ellen, sorry to see your mom passed. She was always nice to me.
Ellen, Bruce, Hank, and the rest of the VanApeldoorn family,
My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Bernice was special to everyone and she touched everyone who met her. We miss her at St. John’s!
Thinking of you,
Kelsey (Social Worker)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry about your mom. She was always so sweet to me and my family.
I hope you are doing alright. I want to come tonight but am scared to go alone. My heart and thoughts are with you.
I Love You, Karen
We all love you.
Julie
I want to say here what I was not able to say in front of everyone. Bernie was more than my sister, she was also like a mom. We shared things with each other, things that happened to each of us during our lives. I always enjoyed spending time with her and laughing. She found it funny when I wanted to read a book to her because I don’t even like reading. Bernie, I love you so much and I feel a piece of me is missing. But I also know God wanted you to come home and I thank Him for taking you there. You are forever in my heart. ❤️
So sorry to hear about your mom….she was allways so nice to me an us boys back in the day…I still miss Bob alot…..God Bless you and your family..Terry D