Bernice Virginia Wilder, 78 of Mesa, Arizona passed away Saturday, October 21st, 2006 in Mesa, AZ. She was born May 4th, 1928 in Bowdle, SD. Bernice married Carl Wilder and they lived in Pasco, WA for many years where they owned and operated Eddie?s Café. Bernice and Carl spent their twilight years in Mesa, AZ, She enjoyed her retirement playing Bingo and visiting with the many friends they made. She was often seen with her sister Marline, who was very dear to her. Bernice will be missed dearly by her many loved ones and friends. Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Carl Wilder; her four children: KarleneRichard Nordness, Kathy Paul Elgin, John Nickie Wilder and Betty Joe Graham; 12 grandchildren: Kristin Josh Patty, Matthew Letti Nordness, George Shelly Elgin, Stacie Shawn Linhoff, Chad Kim Elgin, Joyce Virginia Halsey Wilder, Patricia Diane Wilder, Nicholas Horsepool, Frankie Jane Wilder, McKenzie Graham, Caleb Sarah Graham and Skye Graham; 19 great grandchildren: Blake, Rebecca, Kendra, Luca, Jeremie, Donovan, James Jeffrey, Ashley, Shai, Kaelyn, Taylor, Kylie, Cydney, McKlaine, Andrew, Colton Canden, Emma and Joshua; and one great great granddaughter: Samantha Heart; also two brothers: Rollie Haar and Howard Ruby Haar; three sisters: Marline Ernie Steinback, Florence Gerth and Martha Huber; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Columbia Community Church, 150 Gage Blvd., Richland, WA. Interment will be in Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Kennewick, WA