Berniece E. Umbaugh, 99, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born on April 24, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana she was the daughter of Henry J. and A. Louise (Wolter) Samuelson. She attended West High School graduating with the class of 1941. Berniece also took her nurses training from Augustana Hospital in Chicago, ILL.
On April 21, 1946 she married Arnold “Dick” Umbaugh at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Donaldson. Plymouth.
Nursing was her passion. Early on she worked in various nursing capacities, but her pride was in helping to establish and head the Critical Care Unit at Parkview Hospital in Plymouth where she worked for over 30 years,
She is survived by her sons: Mark (Suzanne) Umbaugh of Argos; David (Vainca) Umbaugh of Pebble Beach, CA; Daniel (Barbara) Umbaugh of Carmel, IN; grandchildren: Jeff (Sarah) Umbaugh, Jennifer (Jon) Kingston, Jeremy (Gabriella) Umbaugh, Joshua (Erin) Umbaugh, Noa Umbaugh, Anna (Robbie) Witzig, Katie (Tyson) Aschliman, Laura (Brandt) Booram, Lydia (Bob) Fox.
Berniece is preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick, sister Claire Amor, brother John Samuelson, infant brother Ralph Samuelson and granddaughter Sarah Umbaugh.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 10-12 pm at Catherine Kasper Life Center Chapel, 9601 Union Rd, Donaldson, IN 46513. Mass of a Christian burial will immediately follow with Fr. John Zemelko officiating.
Burial will take place in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Donaldson.
Ed Barcus says
Mark and family,
I am very sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melinda Wilson says
What a great lady. I have many memories we we lived on Ewing Street many
years ago. So sorry for your loss.
Joan Hunt says
Berniece was my mentor and friend. I learned so much from her example in my nursing career. She was kind, patient and always supportive. She will be missed! A life well lived 🕊
Tiffany hHardy says
I am so sorry she didn’t make it to her 100th. She was a wonderful person and over my years at Catherine Kasper Home I enjoyed visiting with her.
david myers says
Dan so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Sounds like she lived a fulfilling life and will be missed by all that loved her. Hope you and Barb are doing well… miss seeing you at Boombozz.
David Myers
Rosie says
My condolences and prayers to the family. Bernice was a wonderful woman. I learned a lot from her. Miss her smile. ❤️
Jan Bean says
Dave, Mark, Dan and families
Sympathies to each of you at this time and in the future as you deal with this great loss. Your Mother was so greatly respected as a nurse and a great Mom to you boys. Thinking of you at this time and in the future.
Jan Boos Houin Bean
Barb Abel says
There is no words to describe my Berniece She loves hearing about Julie’s accomplishment as a nurse and I loved her just Rest In Peace my dear friend and enjoy your wings in heaven
Viveca Lohr says
I had the privilege of spending a California winter with
“Beanie and Cecil” aka Bernice and Dick in Pacific Grove California…we shared many laughs, meals, card and domino games and daily afternoon coffees with the pigeons at Juice and Java….I am thankful to have known and loved them both. Rest easy you two….enjoy your next adventure together again…
So sorry to David, Mark and Dan and their families for your loss💜
Victoria A Schoberg Miller says
What a special woman. I knew her since I was a small child at Immanuel Lutheran Church. I then came in contact with her at Catherine Casper. It was so nice seeing her again at that time. My picture of her is in her nurses uniform with a look of determination on her face to take care of her patients. You lost treasure ❤️❤️ but heaven gained a treasure.
Karen P says
I am so sorry to hear of Berniece passing
I assisted her for many years at MMM ALF
She was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.
She asked me once,when she dies if I would place flowers on her grave,I surely will be placing flowers on that grave.
Kathleen A Thomas says
Ken and I are so sorry to learn of Aunt Berniece’s passing. She provided many hours of strength and comfort during Lois’s illness. She was a blessing to our family.
May God comfort your family during this time of sorrow.
Margie Pixey says
Bernice was a wonderful woman. A true nurse always and looking out for others. She now spends her 100th birthday with Jesus and the love of her life “Dick”. Giving thanks that Bernice touched my life. Deepest sympathy and prayers for all her family and many friends. Margie Pixey ( friend and former chaplain at CKH)
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says
A truly kind and compassionate woman. She lived her life, for others.
With our sincere sympathy,
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder
Bob Kopczynski says
David our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.
Jenifer George says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Berniece was an amazing and special person and we cherish our memories of her and Dick.
Barb Lowry says
Sending my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all of Berniece’s family. She was a wonderful lady and friend, so caring and kind to everyone she met. We shared many stories and had lots of laughs together. Happy 100th Birthday in heaven, dear friend. I love you.
Barb Lowry
Debbie (Ellis) DeMuth says
Mark, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Sherry Cummings says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you.l mourn the passing of your mother and grandmother. What a rich and full life she had.
She is now in heaven looking down on you.
Sherry Cummings says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you.l mourn the passing of your mother and grandmother. What a rich and full life she had.
She is now in heaven looking down on you.
Sherry Cummings says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you.l mourn the passing of your mother and grandmother. What a rich and full life she had.
She is now in heaven looking down on you.
Karen Awald says
So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, she was a wonderful person and one I could relate to on the Swedish way, she appreciated it and not to many left that remember Immanuel Lutheran the way it was. Peace to all.