Berniece E Stoops

April 8, 1931 - January 9, 2021

Berniece went home to her savior January 9th due to heart failure. She was born to Zelda (Hunter) Auckerman on April 8, 1931 in Topeka, KS. Later resided in Yakima Valley. Berniece was raising four girls alone until she met Bill Stoops, then married him on April 14, 1966. Berniece attended Yakima Valley College in 1970, she loved working with people, and became a LPN. She worked ar Sunnyside General Hospital for many years. Berniece had 18 Grandchildren, and several Great Grandchildren. Her Grandchildren had a very close relationship, along with her love to help all the kids in Granger to succeed in what they wanted and needed. Berniece was very devoted to the Lions Club in Granger, and was always happy to help with Pageants and Parades. Survivors include her daughter Joyce Guy, Julie (Joe) Flores, Theresa Brown, Jackie (Shawn) Miller, Billie Smith. Proceeding in Death are parents William and Zelda Auckerman, son; Gayland Buzzard, brother; William Miller, sisters; Louis Hart, Carrol Cronin and her husband Bill Stoops. There will be a celebration of Life on April 10th at 1pm to 4pm in Granger Lions Club.