*Link to video recording of Bernice's funeral service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukG0lYBREi8&ab_channel=AnacortesLutheranChurch

*Link to Bernice's memorial video* : https://vimeo.com/evanschapel/linvog

*Link to picture slideshow (PowerPoint) from funeral reception: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1feFn-3kqDe4XYxVY6qlEDIrJ7hADQoiz/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=108410210647417705614&rtpof=true&sd=true

Bernice C. Linvog of Anacortes departed to her eternal home in Heaven on April 6, 2023 at the age of 103.  She was born on May 26, 1919, to Charlie and Elma (Skartvedt) Carman.  They lived on a farm near Glenham, SD, where she grew up with her three older siblings, Merle, LeMoyne (Lee) and Alice.  What some might consider 'hardships' were simply the realities of farm life, such as no electricity (kerosene lanterns), no running water (except by hand pump at the kitchen sink) and living 3 miles from the nearest country school (walk, or in bad weather, ride daddy's wagon pulled by horses).  One of the character qualities she acquired from these childhood experiences included the ability to look at challenges as "I/we can do this!"  rather than, "Oh, that's impossible!"  At the age of 17, following the death of her father, she and her mother moved to Seattle where she graduated from Ballard High School and a few years later, from Swedish Hospital School of Nursing.  On December 10, 1941, she married Earl Linvog, and they made their home in Seattle, where a daughter and 2 sons were added to the family.  In 1956 Earl started working at the Shell Oil Refinery, and they moved to Anacortes where many good family memories were made on the 'farm' (5 acres by the water) at March's Point.  When they became "empty-nesters", they spent their winters in Sky Valley Park at Desert Hot Springs in southern California, where they enjoyed the warm climate, swimming in the pools and building life-long friendships.  Every year they drove to the Foundation for His Ministry orphanage on the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, where they volunteered many hours, usually rebuilding and reupholstering furniture.  They also loved traveling to places like Israel, the Caribbean, Belgium, Norway and other European countries.  Having invited Jesus into her heart at a young age, Bernice always found ways to express and grow her faith, not only by attending church services and activities, but by showing God's love through caring for others.  This included visiting the housebound elderly (with at least one child accompanying), using her nursing skills to assist friends/family with medical needs, volunteering to supervise children and youth groups, and specifically teaching Sunday School.  Many remember her lively song leading and flannel graph Bible stories as a meaningful childhood experience in being introduced to the Love of God.  In Seattle she was a member of Ballard First Lutheran Church, at which her grandfather, Rev. Peter Skartvedt, had preached.  In Anacortes she was actively involved at Anacortes Lutheran Church where she and Earl made many long-lasting, eternal friendships, and where they led by example in faith-walking with Jesus, from which their own children benefited, along with many others.  Never without a sewing machine in the house, Bernice was an avid sewer all her life, which included making clothing and quilts as well as doing upholstery.   Thus, she naturally found joy in being part of the group of ladies who meet weekly at the church to make quilts for the needy and for missions, only stopping when she was too blind and weak to continue!   Though Bernice will be dearly missed --- her outgoing personality, her indomitable spirit, her love for the Lord Jesus and her enduring faith, together with all we remember as being HER, has left a legacy that remains forever with those who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by her 3 siblings, Merle and Lee Carman and Alice Snekvik, by her husband, Earl, and by her grandson, Jonas, she is survived by her 3 children: daughter, Joanne Evans and Bob of Anacortes; son, Doug Linvog and Betty of Gig Harbor; son, Tom Linvog and Madonna of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren:  Rob Evans and Karen; Derek Evans and Ellen; David Evans and Ari; Erik Linvog and Donna; Kristin (Linvog) Hay and Kevin; Alysha (Linvog) Robinson and Mark; and Korinne Linvog;  24 great-grandchildren: Erica Evans, Angela (Evans) Erikson and Cole, Christian, Luke, Ethan, Ellicia, Riley, Emily, Ellie, Lucy, and Eva Evans; Anne-Lise, Mette, Leif, Marla and Kohl Linvog; Alistair Hay; Caebin, Lexi, Brennan, Ali, Sadie, Liam and Tinley Robinson; and 1 great-great-granddaughter, Scarlett Erikson, born on Bernice's 103 ^rd birthday.  Bernice had several nieces and nephews with whom she kept in touch—Chuck Snekvik & Marianne, Rick Snekvik & Judy, Susan (Carman) Fenner & Bruce, Greg Carman, John Carman, Nancy (Linvog) Ferkingstad & Don, John Linvog, Paul Linvog & Carol, together with several cousins, including Laurel Stowell and Vi Skartvedt.

Memorial gifts are suggested to the Mexican orphanage, Foundation For His Ministry, P.O. Box 74000, San Clemente, CA  92673 (also--- ffhm.org/donate) or to a ministry/charity of choice.

Services for Bernice will be held on Saturday April 22 ^nd at Anacortes Lutheran Church, which include a funeral service beginning at 11:00, with a reception to follow.  A graveside service will be held later in the day at Grand View Cemetery.  To share memories of Bernice, please sign the online guest register and bookmark this link to check for updates www.evanschapel. com/obituary/bernice-linvog .