SANSOUCIE, Edward Bernie

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - Funeral services for Edward Bernie Sansoucie, 72, will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel in Douglas, Wyo. with Pastor Tom Strock of First Baptist Church in Lusk, Wyo. officiating. Edward Bernie Sansoucie passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at his home in Lake Havasu City. Bernie was born in Old Mines, Mo. to Bernie and Deloris Sancoucie. When he was 19 he moved to California, where met and married Nona Jean Swenson and were later divorced. From this union four children were born, Jeff, Mark, Bernie and Katie. Bernie was employed with Exxon and Peabody Coal in Gillette, Wyo. for more than 30 years. After retiring Bernie spent his summers in Douglas, Wyo. and winters in Lake Havasu City. Bernie took pride in fixing up his homes in Douglas and Lake Havasu City. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and sitting in the sun sipping an ice cold beer. Bernie always had a smile on his face and those he cared most about knew what a kind and gracious man he always was. Anyone who met Bernie for even a minute instantly adored him and knew he was always the life of the party! Bernie’s love for his grandchildren was obvious and he was a very proud Grandpa! He completely adored each grandchild and loved spending time with them. Bernie is survived by his children, Jeff Sansoucie, Mark Sansoucie, Bernie Sansoucie all of Casper, Wyo. and Katie Chase of Douglas; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Amanda, Jasmine, Brandy, Kylie, Tierney, Lawson, Mark Jr. and Sadie. He is also survived by his siblings, Bill Sansoucie of Arkansas, Lindle Sanscoucie of Casper, Debbie Phipps, Sue Rundle and Garlyn Kirby all of Missouri. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary Sansoucie. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas, Wyo. is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gormanfh.com