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Bernice Scoffield Oyler Beck

Bernice Scoffield Oyler Beck

Feb. 10, 1921 - Dec. 25, 2020

Date of Service: Jan. 5, 2021

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BURLEY, IDAHO – In the early evening of Christmas Day 2020, a most beautiful and beloved lady, Bernice Scoffield Oyler Beck, passed away in the comfort of her home in Burley, Idaho; she was six weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

Bernice was born Feb. 10, 1921, in Layton, Utah, the daughter of George and Corilla (Flint) Scoffield. She had nine brothers and three sisters. She was the youngest sister and her brothers only referred to her as “baby sister.” Her family was always very close.

She grew up in Tremonton, Utah, and graduated from Bear River High School. After she graduated, she worked at City Drug in Tremonton for Ted Christensen. It was during that time she met and married Vern Oyler on Dec. 10, 1941. They were the parents of three sons, Jay, Tim and Val. They raised their family in East Garland. They owned and ran a miniature rodeo for boys and girls from ages five to 14. Vern passed away in 1981. Bernice continued to live in East Garland for the next eight years.

Bernice met Grant Beck, from Burley, Idaho, and they were married on March 3, 1989. She sold her home, farm, and car, and moved to Burley. Together, they enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and grandchildren. Grant passed away Sept. 23, 2005.

Bernice was a volunteer at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley where she took the residents to and from the care center’s hair salon. She provided this service until she was 97 years old. She only stopped because of a fall she incurred while making 30 batches of her famous peanut brittle for the Christmas season to take to friends.

She enjoyed reading books, spending time with family, tending to her flowers, cleaning her already immaculate home, and visiting with friends. Her grandchildren loved Christmas parties because Grandma always gave big bags of M&Ms to everyone! She took great pride in holding the Beck family record for going down the zip line at Harris Pond. Just three years ago, at the age of 97, she made her last debut of the adventurous zip line ride to the cheering and loud applause of the entire family.

Bernice was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Junior Sunday School, Primary, Relief Society, as a counselor in Young Women, and was a faithful visiting/ministering sister since 1944. For many years, she and Grant held the calling of supplying the sacramental bread each week for Sacrament Meeting in the Star 2nd Ward.

She was a true and loved friend to many - whether it be her favorite checker at the grocery store, the server at a local restaurant, or the men who helped her at the propane station or paint store. Bernice had friends wherever she went.

In addition to her husbands, Vern Oyler and Grant Beck, she was preceded in death be her parents; all 12 of her siblings; two sons-in-law from her second marriage, Denny Beck and Garth Beck; and a grandson.

Bernice is survived by her sons, Jay (Peggy) Oyler of Mountain Home, Idaho, Tim (Carol) Oyler of Garland, Utah, and Val (LouAnn) Oyler of Tremonton, Utah; the children she lovingly gained from her marriage to Grant, Peggy Beck (wife of Denny), Sandy (Bill) Garrard, and David (Susan) Beck all of Burley, Susan Beck (wife of Garth Beck) of Kaysville, Utah, and Bonnie (Chad) Jones of Burley; and her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Star 2nd Ward, 100 S. 200 W., of Burley. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at East Garland Cemetery, 14200 N. 4400 W., of Garland, Utah.

Those who wish to attend the viewing or funeral in person, the wearing of face masks will be required and social distancing observed to help mitigate the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

There will be a live webcast of the Funeral Service at https://youtu.be/Ixi-jL6LJD8 for those unable to attend.

In loving memory of Bernice, the family suggests memorials be directed to a charity of choice.

Condolences for Bernice Scoffield Oyler Beck

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From Meredith weese:
Nothing like a good friend and that she was!!!
From Jim Miller:
I'm sorry I missed supporting you at this time Val. Mothers were are foundations
From Neil Bourne:
Bernice is a treasure trove of wonderful memories for me She deserves the stamp of Royalty. Will always love you. Neil & (Sheila) Bourne
What a wonderful service
From Eric Pierce:
She taught me that the best cleaner of brass figurines is a dish towel and bottle of ketchup.

Presumably for fear of Covid exposure, nobody had invited her to the 2020 Cassia Rodeo so, when we found out she was bummed about not being invited, we asked her if she wanted to go with us. I felt like the luckiest guy in town to have the honor of sitting with Bernice and witnessing the love and admiration the wild bunch and the rodeo clown showed to this amazing woman.

I love her smile, personality, and boldness. I look forward to seeing her again!
From Marvelene Hiddleston:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. She was such a great lady. She was loved by so many and will be so missed by everyone.
From Cathy Cornwell :
I met Bernice while serving my mission in Las Vegas in 1983. The last time I saw her a couple of years ago, she generously gifted me one of her special tea cups. She has been a true friend and I am going to miss her. My condolences and prayers for her wonderful family.
From Laurie Briggs Timmons:
Bernice was such a wonder and friendly lady to my family. My deepest sympathy to the Olyer/Beck family. She will be greatly missed.
From Pam loveland:
Bernice will be missed dearly, always had a smile and a hug we will miss seeing her at Stokes. Loved helping her.
From Ward and Sherry Scoffield:
Lots of good thoughts and memories of Aunt Bernice. She was beautiful - inside and out and we loved her alot.
From Jean Freymiller:
Our condolences to the Oyler / Beck families with the passing of Bernice. Sh was a beautiful and gracious lady!She had a way of making everyone feel very special! She loved the Beck family and all they did for her! Garth and Jean Freymiller
From Annette Sorensen:
A truly wonderful lady.
From Roland Christensen:
Such a classy lady and great friend to my folks. Our prayers are with you.
From Gayla Coombs:
Oyler and Beck families: I have a lot of fond memories of Bernice. She was a good friend to my mom and put up the antics of me and my siblings while we were growing. She was a great neighbor. Sorry for your loss.
From Tia Jo Collett Mullins:
My memories of Bernice start when my Twin brother Tim and I were 6 years old. We were some of the kids that Vern and Bernice took under their wings on the Rodeo Circuit. We were invited to go to the Golden Spike to ride in the Nationals. Their sons Tim, Jay and Val were known by us as kids. I am quite sure Tim Oyler was my first crush. I have a picture of him clowning.
Many years later as an adult this beautiful lady came in to the Chiropractic office I was working at. She was so familiar to me as I was to her. She kept asking questions and asked my maiden name...when I said Tia Collett...I thought she was going to jump right off my massage table. We developed a lasting friendship for the years she lived in Burley. I was blessed to know Grant and some of his family as well. She made Tim and I beautiful Afghanis. I will miss this sweet lady albeit selfishly because I know she was ready to jump in with Grant on his way home. I love you Bernice. Tia Jo Collett Mullins
From Tonia Bourne Mundy:
I remember the days when neighbor Bernice would welcome me in as I came by on my bicycle. I remember her Peanut Brittle too and I believe that's why my Mom started making it was because Bernice's was so delicious! I remember the Rodeo Horses in the pasture between our homes and how I would dream of riding them and the enjoyment us kids found in the Rodeo Clown our neighbor's Son. Vern was an old timer and I remember sitting with my Dad and visiting with him up at their Barn along the wall facing our home. Bernice and Vern were the best kind of neighbors and as the years have taken me away from East Garland the memories are instilled as with Bernice who I will remember as being one of the sweetest people I ever have known. See you one day again neighbor.
From Sharon Hutchison:
Thinking of you with Sincere Sympathy and such Fond Memories of your loved one..she was such a sweet, amazing, classy lady..Love and prayers to the family.
From Georgia Lee Scoffield Steffenhagen:
I have fond memories of Aunt Bernice. what a sweet lady.
From Chubb Munns and (Jan Munns):
I still have the lavender gingham square dancing shirt you made me, Bernice! You made that thing in 1968! Thank you for always making me feel loved. I will love you forever!
From Kenny and Carol Rhodes:
Sorry for your loss as we all know mothers are very special and leave a big hole in our hearts when they're gone treasure the memories
From John clark:
Love the big when she saw me and Christmas tin of peanut brittle
From Merrilyn Laub Nelson:
I send my love and pray for peace to be with your family. I remember this special lady when I was a young girl growing up in the Tremonton 2nd Ward. She was a very good friend of my parents. Her sons are my friends. I send my love to you.
From Wendy Scoffield :
Oh how we will miss this fine lady, she help me so much when I was first married, and moved to east garland . I would walk to her home just about ever day. She was my best friend at that time in my life. Oh how I love and Appreciated her, love you aunt Bernice
From Glen and Myra Beck:
Aunt Bernice...such a wonderful lady. Will be missed at every rodeo by Randy Munz.
From Bruce and Barbara Bean:
The star community has lost a first class lady. Sister Bernice was so welcoming wherever we saw her. She is a great friend. I assure family and friends that as she passed on our Saviors birthday He was waiting on the other side with open arms and a loving embrace. I can also see Sister Bernice with a glint in her eyes and that smile in the corner of her mouth whispering to Him. "Thank you,
I needed that" We will miss her.
From Kendel & Lisa Asher:
She was a beautiful sweet lady. She always had a hug for us. She also was so friendly. She will be missed. Love & Prayers to the family.
From Mike and Becky Mc Carty:
To the Oyler/Beck family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time may memories of Bernice bring you joy and comfort. She is not “lost” as some would say, you know where she is, just out of sight for now. Love, Mike and Becky Mc Carty
From Blair and Lana Bowers:
Bernice was so loved by so many. We will miss her as our neighbor and friend. Much Love!
From Lonnie and Gay Downs:
Dear Bernice! We loved this sweet lady from the first time we met her. She was such a friendly person who always had time to visit wherever we would see her. We will surely miss her. Our love and prayers to all of her dear family.
From Dave and Susan Toner:
What a lovely lady and friend, Bernice was. She always made others feel as though they were the most important person she knew! How I will miss her hugs and smiles! So sorry for your loss!
From Al and Kathy Barrus:
We have lost a wonderful friend and neighbor. She will be missed by many.
From Olivia Padron :
My heart is broken with the loss of such a great lady like Bernice. She had a special place in my heart. I will miss her dearly.
From Mary Zarybnisky:
Mrs. Beck was a wonderful lady! She was so friendly and helpful to the residents at Parkview.

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