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[Congressional Record: November 15, 2001 (Extensions)]
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                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO BERNICE ELAINE FORCE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to
pay tribute to the life and memory of Bernice Elaine Force who recently
passed away in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on October 25, 2001. She
began her life in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, born to Fred and Bessie
Bishop Barber, where she attended the University of Michigan School of
Nursing. After her marriage to Jack Force in 1932, the couple moved to
Mesa, Colorado.
  Throughout her life, Bernice was dedicated to providing healthcare
services to those who were in need. She served in several hospitals
throughout the state including Veterans Hospital in Grand Junction,
Faith Hospital in Collbran, and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood
Springs.
  In her free time, Bernice enjoyed various activities and interacting
with others who were in her life. Her most cherished time was spent
with family. She was a dedicated wife, mother of three, grandmother to
five, and great-grandmother of four. Bernice enjoyed gardening,
fishing, baking and cooking. She was also an active member of her
church.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of
Bernice Elaine Force. She devoted most of her ninety years to others
and will be missed by those she touched. Her family and friends are
grateful for her dedication and service to Glenwood Springs. As we
mourn her passing, our thoughts are with those who knew her.

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