Joseph Alfred Bernard
December 3, 1923 ~ September 13, 2012
Joseph Alfred Bernard, 88, beloved family man and friend to all, departed this life on 13 September. Joe began life's journey in New Hampshire before joining the Army Air Corps at 19. In the course of serving his country he survived a miracle air mission in which the entire crew earned the Purple Heart. As a result of his injuries, Joe had a near-death experience during which he encountered a being who instructed him to return to earth to complete his life. He spent his long and happy renewed life in Virginia and Maryland, united with Madeline Clinton Bernard, wife of 64 years, along with their children, Paul (Abby), Barbara and Bruce Bernard, and grandchildren, Christopher, Linsay and Dylan. Joe flourished in a 35-year career with the Defense Mapping Agency, Topographic Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Joe's name to Wounded Warriors.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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explain why Joe Bernard ends up listed as Joe Bowers? I knew Joe in my years at AMS(DMA) y condolences to his family.
We will miss our uncle’s smile and warm greetings and raves about anything put in front of him to eat. He was wonderful!
Madeline our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of grief May God confort you and Bless you and your family as you go forward. We have many fond memories of Joe and his BoomaLacka stories,and will sorelly miss him. One of the finest persons that we ever had the pleasure of knowing. We are in Myrtle Beach for an AMS function but we are still praying for you and your family.
Dear Family, I am sad to hear of Joe’s passing. He was truly a gentleman and well liked by everyone. He will be missed at the Association of Mapping Senior’s functions. I enjoyed the crab feasts at his St.Michael’s home and the many E-mails he shared. May God bless each of the family members and give you peace. Joe is finally home. Fondly, Barbara Bailey
Words are unable to express the sadness of losing such a great man and Granddad. We will cherish the memories of our time spent together in Maryland and Virgina. He is missed greatly. May you be comforted by your memories of 64 wonderful years of love and happiness. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and may God lend his hand in moving forward. All our Love Maggie & Dylan
We were sad to hear of Joe’s passing.May it help in your time of sadness to know we are thinking of you and share your sadness.Joe will be missed by all. We remember when you came to visit us at the lake and wish that you could have come again. Madeline our prayers and thoughts are with you. In Deepest Sympathy, Barbara and Charlie Roberts
Please accept the expression of my sincere sympathy.
I have missed singing with Joe since the CPC choir disbanded, And I know the heavenly chorus is better now that he has joined it. Kenn Hall
My condolences to the Bernard family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Mrs. Bernard and to your family. I will miss talking to him every 4 weeks and miss him saying ” I’m Super”. Sincerely Tammy from Cathys Hair Design