Bernice A. Quirk

Bernice A. Quirk, 83, Grand Forks, ND died Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. Bernice was born February 4, 1930 in Emerado, ND, the daughter of John and Ida (Jacobson) McGrath. She was raised and educated in Emerado, graduating from Emerado High School in 1948. She married Russell Van Hoof on December 27, 1952 in Larimore, ND. She later married Jim Quirk in 1985. Bernice worked for many years in various positions in Emerado and Grand Forks. She enjoyed reading, bowling, playing Bingo and card games, and watching Sioux hockey and Wheel of Fortune. Bernice is survived by her children, Rosemary (Donald) Underwood, Grand Forks and Rodney Van Hoof, Inver Grove Heights, MN; grandchildren, Christopher Underwood, Fargo, ND and Michael Underwood, Grand Forks; sister, Lenore Gustafson, Grand Forks along with several nieces and nephews. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John McGrath, Leonard McGrath and Roy McGrath; sisters, Gertrude Anderson, Della Rask, Marian Halvorson and Eileen Tracy. Bernice's family is very appreciative of the care she was given by the staff of Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center over the past two years. Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks with visitation one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Spring Interment will be in Bellevue Cemetery, Larimore, ND.