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Sr Bernice Frances Knapek

27 May 1938 – 29 Sep 2015

Birth27 May 1938
Death29 Sep 2015
CemeteryMount Olivet Cemetery
Fort Worth , Tarrant County , Texas , USA
Added byDebbie Gibbons on 01 Mar 2020
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153189085

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Bernice Knapek, a Sister of Saint Mary of Namur, died on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015. Service: Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Rev. Ken Robinson, celebrant. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Thompson's Harveson and Cole where a vigil will begin at 4 p.m. Bernice Frances Knapek was born in Penelope on May 27, 1938, daughter of John Knapek and Bertha Helona. Bernice was a student of the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur at St. Joseph and St. James' Catholic Schools, graduating from Our Lady of Good Counsel in 1956. She entered the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur in September of that year and pronounced her perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1965. Sister Bernice received a B.A. in elementary education from the University of Dallas, a certificate of religious studies from Incarnate Word College and an M.A. in administration from North Texas University. Sister Bernice began her long and successful career as an educator in Sisters of Saint Mary elementary schools in Texas and California, serving as teacher and principal. Because she loved children, she thoroughly enjoyed the role of principal. Her longest principal tenure was at Our Lady of Victory School in Fort Worth, from 1984-1996. Sister Bernice also served in congregational leadership roles as a member of Provincial Councils and then as development director. In 2013 she was a delegate to the General Chapter of the Sisters of Saint Mary held in Namur, Belgium. She was privileged to meet and share experiences with Sisters of Saint Mary from eight international provinces. Sister Bernice shared her enthusiasm in community gatherings with her suggestions, questions and opinions. In the last week, her courage and determined spirit were a support for all of us. Survivors: Her brother, Henry Knapek and his wife, Doris; her sister, Carolyn Knapek; nieces, nephews, Czech relatives, the sisters of her religious community and friends made through a lifetime of teaching, learning, consoling, traveling and joyful sharing of the Good News. "Quietly, peacefully let me rest in you. Quietly, peacefully lead me back to you." Published in Star-Telegram on Oct. 3, 2015

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