Bernard L. Cavner, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was a 1945 graduate of Creston High School, and then enlisted in the US Navy. Bernard worked as a Power House Engineer at Diesel Equipment for over 30 years. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, reading, being with their family, traveling, watching birds, and wintering in McAllen, TX. He was a Life Member of the Rockford Masonic Lodge #246 F&AM. Bernard is survived by his wife Audrey; children, Gary and Holly Cavner, Pat and Lori Cavner, Roberta and Paul Shiels; 7 grandchildren, Stuart (Kristy) Cavner, Courtney (Chad) English, Jason (Brooke) Cavner, Amber Cavner, Derek and Adrienne Shiels, Craig and Jennifer Shiels, Kimberly Shiels; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale (Elaine) Cavner, Bob (Kay) Cavner, Donald (Sharon) Cavner, Ron (Evelyn) Cavner; sister-in-law, Mrs. Nena Cavner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne. The Cavner family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Metron of Cedar Springs and Hospice of MI for the love, care, and compassion given to Bernie.
U.S. Navy Veteran
Published Pederson Funeral Home
U.S. Navy Veteran
Published Pederson Funeral Home
Bernard L. Cavner, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was a 1945 graduate of Creston High School, and then enlisted in the US Navy. Bernard worked as a Power House Engineer at Diesel Equipment for over 30 years. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, reading, being with their family, traveling, watching birds, and wintering in McAllen, TX. He was a Life Member of the Rockford Masonic Lodge #246 F&AM. Bernard is survived by his wife Audrey; children, Gary and Holly Cavner, Pat and Lori Cavner, Roberta and Paul Shiels; 7 grandchildren, Stuart (Kristy) Cavner, Courtney (Chad) English, Jason (Brooke) Cavner, Amber Cavner, Derek and Adrienne Shiels, Craig and Jennifer Shiels, Kimberly Shiels; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale (Elaine) Cavner, Bob (Kay) Cavner, Donald (Sharon) Cavner, Ron (Evelyn) Cavner; sister-in-law, Mrs. Nena Cavner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne. The Cavner family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Metron of Cedar Springs and Hospice of MI for the love, care, and compassion given to Bernie.
U.S. Navy Veteran
Published Pederson Funeral Home
U.S. Navy Veteran
Published Pederson Funeral Home
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