On June 10, 2020, Bernice Rose McHenry, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother
passed away peacefully at the age of 97.

Bernice was Born July 25,1922, and became a lifelong resident of Gilroy, CA where she
attended local schools and graduated from Gilroy High School.

In 1948 Bernice met and married the love of her life Stuart (Chuck) McHenry. They built a house
on Rosanna Street where she was a fixture for 65 years raising three sons: Stuart (Christine) of
Bullhead City, AZ; Doug (Pat) of Folsom, CA; David (Audrey) of Paso Robles, CA. In addition
she welcomed grandsons Stuart, Ryan, Curtis, Eric, Derek Stephen and granddaughter Jaime,
two great granddaughters Lexy, Savannah and three great grandsons Mekhi, Elijah, Cyrus.

After the death of her husband Stuart in 1978 she dove head first into being the ultimate
grandmother, watching and supporting her grandchildren whenever she had the chance. Trips
to school events, Strawhat Pizza and Baskin Robbins became near weekly occurrences (right
turns only). This continued with her great grandchildren as well.

For over 60 years she embraced her role as the host of Christmas Eve, her favorite time of year
when all those she loved would fill her tiny house and celebrate with homemade fudge, cookies,
hot rolls, drinks and laughter. Many years she could be seen after a long night of hosting, sitting
at the head of the table quietly watching the boisterous crowd of friends and family...and in her
eyes you could see the happiness she felt in bringing us all together.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Stuart, parents Manuel and Theresa Silva,
brothers, Tony and Manuel Silva, and sisters Tessie Masini, Marie Paige and Betty Parker.

Bernice McHenry will be buried next to her husband Stuart at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park
Cemetery, A celebration of life will be planned at a future time. In lieu of flowers we ask that
you share a story about Bernice with others, keeping her memory alive or donate to a charity of
your choice.