Bernita Rose Lundquist

November 7, 1929 – November 5, 2023

Bernita passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at her care facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on November 5, 2023. She enjoyed the company of family and friends throughout, and never failed to remember a birthday or special occasion with cards and photos. Her dear friend Evie was a constant companion during her final years.

Bernita was born in Barrington, Illinois on November 7, 1929, to Edwin and Pearl Plagge. She attended North Central College in Naperville, Illinois and was subsequently employed as a Zephyrette on the iconic California Zephyr passenger train. There she met Milford Lundquist, who she married on February 13, 1960. Milford and Bernita resided in Denver, Colorado throughout their 56 years of marriage where they were active members of Faith Lutheran Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church. After raising her children, Bernita was employed as an administrative assistant at insurance, sales, and radio business and volunteered at Lutheran Hospital. Bernita and Mil had a great love of animals and shared their home with numerous generations of dogs and cats. Bernita enjoyed visits from her grand-dog Zephyr to the end.

Survivors include her sons Michael and Robert, daughter Diane and her wife Noel, granddaughter Michele, great-grandchildren Ruby, Andrew, and John, and nephews Rob and Bruce and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milford and her sister, Bonnie Grabenkort.

Visitation will be 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 13 at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 7777 W. 29th Ave in Wheat Ridge, CO. Her graveside service, officiated by Pastor David Langewisch, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, where she will be laid to rest beside Milford.

Memorial donations may be made to The Colorado Humane Society or Bethlehem Lutheran Church.