Bernice Edith Roberts went to be with the Lord, August 14th, 2002.

Bernice was an honorary member of Prince George Beta Sigma Phi for many years. She attended chapter meetings with Laureate Eta until some of its members formed Upsilon Master chapter and Bernice progressed with them. Bernice judged the annual Yearbook contest, counted the secret "Woman of the Year" ballots for the chapters, and presented the awards at Founder's Day. Her cheerful smile will be greatly missed at Founder's Day Dinners and other inter-chapter events.

Bernice worked at the Prince George Citizen, the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and the British Columbia Ministry of Lands.

She was the official chaperone for Queen Aurora and her party for many years. She was active in several areas of ministry in the First Baptist Church, especially in the Seniors' Ministry. Her interest in genealogy took her to the Salt Lake City archives in search of family records.

On 20 November 1997, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their Golden Wedding. A special Garden Party for couples celebrating their Golden Wedding was held at Buckingham Palace in July. Bernice and Herb were greatly honoured to be chosen to attend this event.

Bernice is survived by her loving husband, Herbert, of 55 years; sons: Ken (Linda), Alan (Jan) of Surrey, B.C., and Randy; grandchildren: Nick, Christine, Leslie, Heather; brother Neil (Lorna) Phillips of Westbank, B.C.; sister: Jean Diehl of Souris, Manitoba.