Bernardine A. Windauer, 89
Bernardine A. Windauer, 89, passed away as a result of a brain hemorrhage on Thursday, June 23, 2005, in the presence of her loved ones at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
She was born on Feb. 23, 1916, in Chicago, the daughter of John and Antoinette (Eiben) Moenich.
Bernardine grew up, married and raised her family in Chicago, until 1973. She then moved to Columbia Falls, where she lived for many years before moving to Kalispell.
Bernardine courted Bob (Robert Windauer) from early childhood and they married on Aug. 23, 1941, shortly before Bob entered the Navy for World War II. After the war, they raised their family in Illinois.
Bernardine's first love was her family and in her creative times she enjoyed oil painting. Her favorite subjects were beautiful portraits, still lifes, flowers and wildlife. She enjoyed many friends, participated in church activities and the Busy Bees Club of Columbia Falls.
Bernardine supported her husband and children at all times, sharing her love with family, friends and anyone in need. She lived as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lives on in the values she instilled in her family, the love she shared with all around her and in her beautiful artwork.
She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Windauer of Kalispell; her six children, three sons, Robert P. Windauer and Bernard Windauer, both of Kalispell, and William Windauer of Iowa City, Iowa; three daughters, Barbara Wolgast of Brooksville, Fla., Elizabeth Carlos of Crete, Ill., and Bernadette Newton of Columbia Falls; one brother, John Moenich of Salt Lake City, Utah; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial for Bernardine Windauer will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday June 28, at St, Richard's Catholic Church in Columbia Falls, with Father Vic Langhans officiating A committal will follow at St. Richard's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until 6 p.m. Monday June 27, at Johnson Mortuary Chapel with a Rosary to follow at Johnson Mortuary at 6:30 pm.
Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Bernardine's family.