Bernie Lee Hancock, 80, son, husband, father, brother, uncle, teacher, coach, friend and inspirational leader passed away peacefully July 1, 2013 in Bellevue, WA with family and friends surrounding him. Bernie was born in Pasco, WA January 8, 1933 to Maxine A. Hancock. He graduated from Pasco High School. His success in athletics sent him with scholarships to Eastern Washington University. He met the love of his life, Marjorie, there and they were married 57 years. He was a teacher and coach, taking him to Medical Lake, Prosser, Kennewick and Paso. He developed a curriculum for teaching law in secondary schools, the first in the state of Washington. He touched, inspired and changed many students' lives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine A. Hancock and wife, Marjorie E. Hancock. He leaves behind daughter, Kelly J. Lovelett, son, Scott P. Hancock, son-in-law Rick Bryant, granddaughter, Riley S. Lovelett, brother, James W. Hancock, sisters, Judy Grigg and Marsha Chapman, also countless nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He will be buried with his long time canine companion, Murphy, who passed away on the same day. Among Bernie's loves and hobbies were sports, reading, fishing, dogs and "chewing the fat" with friends. Many people became better human beings because of his caring, motivational manner. The world is simply a better place because of him. Services will be held July 13, 2013, 1:00 p.m., at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1401 S. Union Street, Kennewick. A celebration of life will follow at the Richland Red Lion, 802 George Washington Way.