Bernita Ann Williams

Bernita Ann (Berger) Williams was born on 28 July 1942, to Ernest and Lillian Berger at Sandpoint Bonner General Hospital. She was the youngest of 7 children and attended Upper Columbia Academy. She lived in Spokane and California before making it back to Sandpoint in the late 60’s working as a bus driver for Sandpoint school district. Bernita switched into the healthcare field and worked at “The Manor” as a CNA for years until the mid-80’s when she opened Golden Acres and cared for family and elderly individuals in her home. She retired in 2002.

Bernita was an avid Coca Cola Memorabilia, Cookie Jar, and Salt and Pepper collector. She also loved gardening and long drives.

Bernita was mother to two daughters, Darcy Tretheway and Yvonne Kriger, and one son, David Williams. She married Darius Williams, 2 April 1972.

Bernita passed away in her bed in Kootenai, Idaho on 29 July 2026 with family by her side the day after her 84th birthday. She is survived by her children, David Williams of Newport, WA: Yvonne and her husband Bryan Kriger of Sagle, ID; four grandchildren, and one great grandson; sister Lois Drake of Bonners Ferry, ID; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her mother and father; husband Darius Williams, daughter Darcy Tretheway of Goshen, IN; brothers Art, Robert, and Ralph Berger; sisters Mae (Berger) Knudson, and Genevieve (Berger) Thurlow all of Sandpoint, ID and Rose Halvorson of North Dakota.

The family would like to thank Bonner General Hospice for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in her final days. In lieu of flowers consider donating to Hospice.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1p.m. Saturday, 22 August 2026, at the Sandpoint VFW, 1325 Pine St. A potluck for friends and family will follow.