Bernie William Bierman Obituary (1940 - 2006)

"It's not the years in the life, it's the life in the years", a quote which expresses the passion for the life you lived, squeezing ten lifetimes into your short sixty-six years. Bernie B. Bierman of Branson, Missouri. Husband, Father, and Grandfather, passed away Sunday, April 2nd after a courageous fight with congestive heart failure. Bernie was born on January 24, 1940 to Bruno and Lucille Bierman in Whitehall, Illinois. He lived most of his life in Mississippi where he enjoyed driving up and down the road, operating heavy equipment, listening to country music, hunting, and four-wheeling. Moreover, food such as catfish, watermelon, and ice-cream became life-time favorites. Finding the next big adventure or making the next big deal became a trademark we'll remember him for. He lived as an avid entrepreneur...He became known as “the doer of things most folks won't tackle." He leaves behind a faithful companion Freida Short. Survived by his children: Carol Bierman, Brenda and Preston Hoopes, Bill Bierman and former daughter-in-law Leslie Bierman, Bonnie McQueen, Beverly and John Astin, and Estella and Neal Lewis. Grandchildren: Anna, Alexandra, Chad, Celia, Scott, Adam, Ava, Billy, Lucy, Ali, Grace, Beau, Maya, and Lex. You will remain forever in our hearts and memory. Funeral services Sat. 11:00 a.m., April 8, 2006 at the Emory Methodist Church, Watson, Mississippi. Friends may view and visit with family Sat. 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment Emory Cemetery.