Eilieen Enid Bernardini

Eileen Enid Bernardini December 12, 1925 - May 10, 2017 La Mesa - Eileen Palmer Bernardini, native of San Diego, died peacefully at the age 91. Eileen's life was enriched with her love of traveling across the United States and Canada in the family RV. Camping, seeing the wonders of nature, animals, sightseeing, taking photos, collecting memories and mementos along the way brought her great joy. Eileen was a painter, knitter, embroiderer, enjoyed needlepoint, loved puzzles, games and was an avid reader. Eileen was Office Manager for 25 years for Bernardini's Plumbing, her husband, Bert's business. Bert and Eileen were also active members of the Allied Garden Optimists for 40 years. But above all, Eileen was a San Diego Padres Fan! Season ticket holder for decades and traveled to Yuma, Arizona, for many preseason games. Eileen had many treasured friends, was gentle and kind-hearted. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband Albert (Bert) Bernardini, Jr., son Ward L. Bernardini, son Gary A. Bernardini, and brother David L. Palmer (Deanna) of Ramona. Survived by sister Claudia Beers (Robert) of La Mesa, son Steven (Bernadette) of New Brighton, MN, grandsons David (Monica) of Imperial Beach, Nicholas and Adam of New Brighton, MN, great-grandson Jylian and great-granddaughter Ciara of Imperial Beach and great-step-grandson Victor Gallegos of Los Angeles, great-great-granddaughter Aryel of Los Angeles and many dear nieces and nephews as well. Also survived by faithful longtime boyfriend Tom Perry and his family. The family would like to express deep gratitude to Mt. Helix Care Home for their true love, devotion and tender care of Eileen. You are all Angels on earth. God bless you. Also our sincere thanks to Gentiva Hospice for their assistance, skilled nursing care and compassion. Viewing Sunday, May 21, 2017, 11:00 am at Garden Chapel, Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113 with graveside burial service and interment to follow. Reception following graveside service in the Garden Chapel reception area 1:00-3:00 pm at Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. In lieu of flowers family request donations in Eileen's name please to the Alzheimer's Association. Published in The San Diego Union Tribune on May 17, 2017