Bernard "Bernie" Van De Weerd

Sibley, IA

     Bernard “Bernie” Van De Weerd age 71 of Sibley, Iowa died Monday, August 14, 2023 at Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley.

     Bernard Ray Van De Weerd was born December 17, 1951 the son of Ray and Delores (Christiansen) Van De Weerd in Lake Park, Iowa.  He was raised and educated in Oxnard, California and graduated from Moorpark College.

     Bernie worked for Woodgrain Mouldings in Fruitland, Idaho as a Logistics Manager from 1975-1999. After that he worked for Thunderbird Mouldings in Sacramento, California, as a Logistics Manager, until 2004. He traveled around a lot with this job, including going to Brazil; which was one of his favorite places and cultures.  Around 2004, his parents, Ray and Delores, became ill and needed help being cared for. So, Bernie left his job and moved Ray and Delores to Iowa to live out the rest of their lives. After they passed, Bernie retired. 

  Bernie was an outdoor enthusiast. He loved bike riding long distances, camping, fishing, traveling, exploring and gardening. Bernie had a great sense of humor. He was kind, gentle, and loved to help others. He taught his children many of his great characteristics.  Bernie was also a talented musician, good at any instrument he played. He enjoyed restoring old vehicles and instruments. He was good at anything he put his mind to. 

     He will be greatly missed. Fly high Dad! 

    Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Julie Rae Lawrence (spouse, Jim Lawrence) of Helena, MT, Stacie Sue Van De Weerd (spouse, Lemuel Hunt) of Selma, OR and Connie Norsworthy (spouse, Zane Norsworthy) of Boise, ID; and six grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Delores Van De Weerd.

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