Bernice Edith Martin
June 18, 2020
Bernice Edith Martin
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Bernice Martin, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She was born the daughter of Roy and Bernice Arrowood on October 9, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bernice was a receptionist and switchboard operator for many years she started at Mercy Hospital, later Lutheran Hospital and lastly at Broadlawns Hospital as part time. Bernice was incredibly artistic, she enjoyed ceramics, gardening and watching soap operas. Above all, she cherished time spent with family and loved to read her Bible every night.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving children, Melody (Alan) Widlund, Jennie (Dave) Finch, and Ronald Martin; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great grandson.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Donald; daughters, Polly Ann and Cathy; son, Donald, Jr.; grandson, Keith; and sisters, Naomi, MaryAnn, and Kate.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the DMARC Food Pantry in memory of Bernice.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Donald carrington
08/29/2020
I just now found out about Bernice passing. I have such wonderful memories. Bernice was like a second mother to me growing up. My brother David died in 1965 when I was 13. Lucky for me the Martin family moved to our neighborhood in 1967. Bernice and Donald heard what had happened and they shared their family with me.
Bernice was one of the great ones
May God bless you all !
Theresa Miller
06/29/2020
My thoughts are with all of you. Your mom was one of the classiest women I have known. We go back to the seventies with so many stories and true belly laughs. My words of wisdom are to ALWAYS remember you'll see her again.
Connie Dobberthein
06/25/2020
Mrs. Martin My Friend!
I Loved You Dearly...
I Miss You So Much Already....You were the dearest friend I've ever had...And you will remain in my heart forever...
Just like my own Mother I'm going to Miss everything about you!
I'm Blessed To Have Knowen You....You and My Mother we're truly they most beautiful women I've ever knowen your beauty and smiles would like up the room and your beautiful Souls lit up the world with love to all who we're BLESSED to have knowen and LOVE YOU! You are truly going to be missed in so many ways...I'll always carry your beautiful smile, LOVE and heart felt memories in my heart and soul of one of the TWO most beautiful Women I' have ever knowen....Mrs. Martin
I loved you my friend and you will always be a part of me I will carry your loving memory in my heart forever....
May GOD'S Love and Peace be in the Heart's and minds off all your family and friends at this time and forever!
My love and Prayers are with Ronnie and your family...and loved ones...
Today and Always!
I LOVE YOU Mrs Martin My Friend Always and Forever Your Friend.
Connie Dobberthein
Also Deepest condolences from Markie Sorter and family...
Marilyn krisinger
06/23/2020
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your Mom at ILH. She had a kind heart.
Linda Jones McClung
06/21/2020
Melody and family, so sorry to hear the loss of your Mom! Such a wonderful person! My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours!
Joel miller
06/20/2020
i remember her many years ago on tichenor she was always a nice lady im sorry for your loss rest in peace bernice you will be missed