Bernice Lee (Ferris) Dobbek departed this world peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on September 9, 2016. Born on October 19, 1936 near Crossville, Tennessee, she was the youngest of seven siblings.
Tragically, Bernice lost both of her parents, Frank and Fanny Ferris, by the time she was 6. Raised by her brother and sisters, Bernice overcame many challenges and eventually published several books reflective of her beliefs.
Bernice married Richard Dobbek in Xenia, Ohio in 1955 and lived in Beaver Creek, Ohio for many years. She had one son, Jeff. In 1989, she and her husband moved to Pacific Grove, California. Her husband passed away in 1992.
Bernice most recently resided in San Jose, California. She is survived by her son, three grandchildren (Debi Fennern, Jeffrey Dobbek and Christina Dobbek), three great-grandchildren (Evan, Sadie and Luke Fennern), and three siblings (Ollie Holmes, Beula Knicely, and Herb Ferris).
