In loving memory of

Bernette June Austin

November 11, 1922 - May 3, 2015
From: Sac City, IA
Bernette June Austin

Bernette June Austin

Born: November 11, 1922
Died: May 3, 2015
Age: 92
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   Bernette June Austin, age 92, of Sac City, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Park View Rehabilitation Center in Sac City.  Bernette was born on November 11, 1922, to Frank and Loretta (Breon) Fawcett in Casey, IA.  She attended Crestland grade school and high school in Early, IA, and then continued her education by attending business school in Omaha, NE.

   On March 16, 1950, Bernette was united in marriage to Lewis Harold Austin.  She and Harold were blessed with four children: DeLayne, Daryl, Darlo, and Doyle.

   Bernette was a bookkeeper for Noble Manufacturing and was the secretary for Sac County Public Health.  She also kept busy being involved with the VFW Auxiliary group.

   Bernette enjoyed caring for her family and friends, crocheting, playing cards, camping and fishing.  She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

   Survivors include her children: DeLayne (Tom) Herbers of Carroll, IA, Daryl (Bobbi) Austin of Sioux City, IA, Darlo (Janet) Austin of Sac City, IA, and Doyle (Jill) Austin of Rockwell City, IA; daughter-in-law Pam (Mike) Johnson of Sioux City, IA; grandchildren: Jeremy, Eric, Elizabeth, Tracy, Thomas, Robert, Michael, Kaeli, Nicolas, Jill, Joel, Jasmine, Amber and Jenna; great-grandchildren: Dakota, Taylor, Caitlyn, Dominic, Jaedyn, Jordyn, Brenley, Kaden, Taylor, Chaquoya, Jaquan, Javontae, Jaxson, Duncan, Aiden, Camden, Madilyn, Lucian and Lily; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

   Bernette was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Loretta Fawcett; husband Lewis Harold Austin; sisters: Bernetah Calhoun and Betty Ellinger; son Damon Austin in infancy; great-granddaughter Kileigh Austin.

 

SERVICES
10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
Sac City, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Pastor Jason Baustian
VISITATION
6-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
Sac City, Iowa
INTERMENT
Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Iowa

Condolences

Monday, May 11, 2015 at 9:28 AM
“What a wonderful Lady and roommate with our Mother Frances Baskerville. She was always so upbeat and helpful. She will be greatly missed by all. Our condolences to all.”
- Nick Baskerville/ Norene Looby
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:44 AM
“ So sorry to hear about Bernette last evening, she was a kind and loving neighbor. I would had loved to stop and visit with all of the family, but had another event. Prayers and hugs to all of you!”
- Nancy Cornelius
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:44 AM
“Sorry to hear about your mother . Maybe a blessing in disguise?”
- Pee Wee zjil zgirls
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 3:35 PM
“You and your family are in my prayers. ”
- Deb Peterson
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 2:50 PM
“My thoughts and prayers go out to you as you celebrate the life of your Mother.
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- Cookie (Presley) Baker
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 12:38 PM
“was a really super nice lady and she did a lot for the veterans of foreign wars in sac city”
- charlie "tuna" schnirring
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10:05 AM
“Sending our sincere sympathy for your dear mother Bernette! Always have fond days of her when we both worked at Nobel's back many long years ago. (Her doing Accounts Receivable and I the Accounts Payable.) Such a dear dear lady. Wishing each of your comfort and peace with the memory of such a special lady!”
- Martin & Sharon (Zimmerman) Pearson
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10:05 AM
“Sorry to hear this she was a wonderful lady and always had a smile on her face whenever I would talk to her. I'm sure she will be missed at Park View.”
- Roxy Rubendall
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