MEADE, Bernard

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 11/19/2004 Bernard Meade, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004. He was born in San Carlos and moved to Whiteriver as a child. Bernard graduated from East Fork Lutheran Mission. Immediately after graduating he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Upon returning home, he met Edna Kaytoggy and they were married. They raised five children. Bernard held positions with the Housing Authority, Apache Propane and Whiteriver Unified School District. In his free time he enjoyed sightseeing and keeping himself busy around the house. Bernard loved spending time with his family. He will be missed by all. Bernard is survived by his wife, Edna Meade; sons, Provencio Patten, Sam Meade; daughter, Kimberly Meade; raised children, Samiel Meade, Elijah Meade; brothers, Larry Meade, Leslie Meade, Clarence Meade, Jr.; sisters, Marilyn M. Truax, Marylita M. Smith, Reina M. Dillion, Esther M. Scott, Abbie Meade, Delores Alsenay, Doris Meade, Dorothy Ann Garcia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rena Meade; father, Clarence Meade; and son Keith Meade. A one-night wake will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19 in China Town. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 at the family residence. A second one-night wake will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at Joseph Dillions, Sr. residence in San Carlos. Funeral services will then be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 at the San Carlos Miracle Church. Interment will be in the San Carlos Veterans Cemetery. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. To send private condolences or to sign the online guest book, visit www.owensmortuary.com.