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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Central Point man dies in Upper Applegate Road crash ... Southern Oregon construction industry finds subcontractors in short supply ... Death of transportation bill costs Jackson County $10 million ... Central Point man dies in Upper Applegate Road crash ... Southern Oregon construction industry finds subcontractors in short supply ... Death of transportation bill costs Jackson County $10 million ... Paul Alan Bernarde Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 5, 2014 at 2:00 AM Posted Nov. 5, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News Paul Alan Bernarde, age 60, died peacefully and with minimal pain in his sleep October 30, 2014 at his home in White City of multiple cancers. Paul got the terminal diagnosis Monday, October 20, brother Tom was with him from Thursday to Sunday. Sister Mary from Saturday to his death on Friday. Although a recluse in his last years, he leaves many friends from an active life filled with fun. Born to Walter and Dorothy Bernarde in Eugene in 1954 he moved to the Rogue Valley on his third birthday and lived his whole life here enjoying its many pleasures; fishing, hunting, rafting, camping, trapshooting, golf, and all sports. He worked in the plywood industry for 35 years. He was a good friend, a loyal worker, an animal lover, and a long-time fan of The Ducks and The Chargers. He loved music, especially Jerry Jeff Walker, Townes Van Zant, Guy Clark, and The Eagles. A celebration of his life is planned for 11:00 a.m. Sunday November 9, 2014 at Miguel's Restaurant in Shady Cove. Those who attend are encouraged to wear gear involved in what they loved to do with Paul such as sports jerseys, fishing gear, camo, beer tee-shirts, etc. After the celebration, we'll all have a beer on Paul and his ashes will be scattered in the Rogue River. He was preceded in death by by parents, Walt and Dorothy. He leaves his brother, Tom (Tonya) Hersant; sister, Mary (Ken) Droscher; nieces, Erica Ray and Kristin Hersant; nephews, Brent Hersant and Travis Bessonette; great-niece, Sadie Rose Hersant; and great-nephews, Alex and Austin Ray. If desired, contributions in his name can be made to the Jackson County Humane Society for all the cats and dogs he loved so dearly and to atone for all the fish, deer, elk, and varmints he killed. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 5, 2014 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501