Bernie was a loving and supportive husband and father to his wife and children.

He was an accomplished carver and artist and he believed in supporting those in need.

 

His daughters remember him being an avid supporter of their education, pushing them to be the best they could be as well as becoming independent and successful women.

Bernie believed that girls are just as powerful and influential as boys and supported Alicia's after-school program, ChatterGirls.

He believed in her vision for changing girls' lives and ensured that all local girls who wanted to attend ChatterGirls received the funds to participate.