Joseph M. (Bud) Berning |
| Posted 2011-04-23 by Wendy H. |
| The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday, July 8, 2003 Joseph M. "Bud" Berning, 81, passed away on July 5, 2003. Born May 22, 1922 in Norwood, Ohio, Bud is survived by wife Ann Lee, the love of his life for 58 years; children JoAnn Parrish, Michael Berning, Patricia Berning, Tom Berning and Amy Berning; daughters in-law Judy Fleming and Nancy O'Neill; grandchildren Chris (Kim), Todd, Zachary, Nick, Stephanie, Molly and Patrick; and great grandchildren Ellie and Evie Blue. He is also survived by sisters Jane Martin and Rita Rhein and brother Maurice (Helen) Berning and extended family member Margaret Cody. Following graduation from Norwood High School and employment at Wright Aeronautical, Bud enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and proudly served his country as a photographer's mate first class in the Pacific theatre during WWII. Discharged in 1946, he apprenticed as a diamond cutter with JP Knight in Cincinnati, Ohio where he cut diamonds for 19 years. In 1965, Bud and family relocated to Arizona where he owned and operated Joseph M. Berning Jewelry and Diamond Cutting in Tempe for 20 years. The store now operates as Berning's Fine Jewelry under proprietorship of daughter Patricia and grandson Zachary. Subsequent to retirement in 1985, Bud golfed, traveled extensively with Ann Lee, and enjoyed visiting with family, particularly his grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Mary Ann Beal who provided love and support to Ann Lee and Bud. Mass will be held Thursday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Scottsdale at 3801 N. Miller. A celebration of Bud's life will be held in the chapel at Orangewood Terraces (7550 N. 16th St. Phoenix) on Wednesday July 9th at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Habitat for Humanity c/o Berning's 1721 E. Warner Rd. #C5, Tempe, AZ 85284. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. |
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