It has annually been my pleasure to call Uncle Bernie on his birthday to extend greetings and catch up. Our four boys took pleasure in calling him Uncle Bernie as he had been our first born's godparent. He made it his business to visit our family with each newborn's birth, often sneaking in a bottle of champagne. Like Mike M, I date my meeting Bernie to our
early years in high school in Eugene. To share this age with Bernd and have the many memories of through the years is priceless, as the passage of time doesn't always permit this luxury. Joining him for
Oregon football games, GI Joe IMSA Auto Racing (sponsored by Wells Fargo), and Trailblazer games in the Wells Suite are among the many
fond experiences we've shared over time. Proud to have celebrated his
40th 'over the hill' birthday, and attended his lovely wedding to Carol in Lake Tahoe. Though it appears he has met and brightened the lives of
many hundreds of others in his corporate life, I have been fully blessed
to have enjoyed Uncle Bernie's friendship interwoven into my life for over 50 years. Please rest in peace, and...Happy Birthday, friend!
You are missed!