Azezie Bernice Herd

Azezie Bernice Herd, 80, a resident of the Hillsboro community passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Avamere Rehabilitation of Hillsboro.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at New Life Baptist Church; 3440 E. Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123.

Family and friends are invited to attend the reception following the Memorial service to be held in the fellowship room.

Bernice was born on February 20, 1935 in Portland, OR. She was one of four children born to Sam and Marvena (Redman) Namhie. She was raised and received her education in Gresham having attended Gresham High School graduating with the Class of 1953.

She met her future husband, William "Tom" Herd while at a bus stop. They soon began dating and were married on July 12, 1953 in Portland, OR. Following their marriage they made their home in Portland and Beaverton areas. While Tom was enlisted in the US Navy, they lived in Long Beach, CA. In 1969 they moved their family to Hillsboro where they have lived since. Tom passed away on March 16, 2012.

Bernice was a devoted and loving wife and mother to her family. She volunteered at her church Beaverton Baptist and had gone to Bible study there. She also enjoyed needle work, crocheting, and sewing. She was an avid gardener, reader, and loved the beach.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Tom, siblings; Paul and Charles and her parents.

Survivors include three children and their spouses; William and Junia Herd of Beaverton, OR, Susan and Darin Rodabaugh of Kennewick, WA, Matthew Herd of Ontario, OR, a brother; Jimmy Namhie of Gresham, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.