Pastor Bernard H. Reece
Dear Sherri, Your grandpa was a wonderful person. I remember when he spoke at church camp when we were kids. He came to visit when I was in the hospital. And of course he was a Cub fan! Love, Kim
Kimberly Bentley
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Naomi, Irene, Linda, Bill and Dan: We sincerely offer our heartfelt sympathies to each of you and your families. Your Father was a special person who was loved by all of those he met. Our family was so blessed to have him as a wonderful Uncle. He gave us so many caring memoriies, laughter and blessings. Martin Gilchrist
Martin Gilchrist
Bethlehem
PA
Naomi, What a wonderful and Godly man your father was. So many of us at BCC were blessed to listen to his 'stories' of life and his love for God! Certainly, we will all miss Bernard but can take comfort and rejoice in his Homegoing to Heaven! God bless you all.....Pastor Larry Peterson
Larry Peterson
Bellevue
NE
Dear Irene, George and Family, I remember the good friendship my Dad, Carl, had with Bernard. I loved their story telling and the times they shared bits of family information. Since coming to Florida, you set the opportunity for me to see Bernard and your mother, Opal again. On an even more recent occasion we were able to meet Linda. These occasions with your Dad and family have awakened wonderful past times. Thank you for making the effort to share Bernard with us. He truly is/was a kind spirited, good natured, jovial minister of God's. Love, Dick & Jo-Ann Reece
Richard and Jo-Ann Reece
Sanibel
FL
Pastor Reece was such a great man of God,he will be missed by all. We know he is home with Jesus.
Richard Nye
NE
Pastor Reece was truly a "pastor" in every sense of the word. He cared for his flock. He visited at the hospital when others were too busy. He would always take time for people and to listen and try to comfort them. I'm so glad he is finally able to be with Opal again! He really missed her as we will miss him. How blessed his family was to have his love and guidance through the years.
Jim and Debbie Feight
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Linda, Kelly and Brenda, I pray comfort and strength for you and your families today. Pastor Reece exemplified the qualities of a man of God to which you can be so very proud. His legacy will live on in the lives of the people he has touched. With care and love, Pastor Tim
Tim Bowman
Moline
IL
I remember Pastor Reece as a very kind and personalble man. He always smiled at me and said hi. He was our pastor at 1st assembly and I'll miss him. I know he's with his beautiful wife Opel and at peace now.
Debbie Madley
Cedar Rapids
IA
When i heard about pastor reece passing on the childhood memory of him put a smile on my face. He was the man with the carmel candies; always giving me one in the halls at church.
roseanna madley
Cedar Rapids
IA
Just knowing Linda, Kelly and family; Pastor Reece did a good job in raising his family. It is an honor to call them friends. John and Phyllis Massarolo
John and Phyllis Massarolo
East Moline
IL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It is difficult to loose someone you love so much. But we know he's rejoicing!! God bless each of you.
Kevin and Kathy Gunion
Alexandria
MN
I have been truly blessed to have know Bro. Reece, even for the short time that he was comming to our church on Sunday nights. He has made an impact on my life that I will never forget. The joy and smiles that he brought to everyone was such a pleasure to watch. May God grant him a double portions for all that he gave to us. He will be missed, BIG TIME!!!
Monica Masterson
Council Bluffs
IA
Naomi & Don, Your dad will be missed. He was such a wonderful man of God. We really enjoyed the times that you came to our church and his preaching and teasing. So many memories over the years. God Bless you.
Pastor Paul & Shirley Jackson
Council Bluffs
IA
Jim & Mary Sexton
Sahuarita
AZ
Naomi, Irene, Linda, Bill, Dan & families, Our love, prayers and sympathy are extended to all of you as you face the days ahead where you will miss your Dad so much. We know you will look forward to the day when you are all reunited again in Heaven with Jesus. We have such fond memories of our many years of friendship with your family that go way back to our early childhood years. May God comfort you all and give you peace as you celebrate his life and his home-going. We are in Georgia at present but surely wish we could be present for his service. Love, LaDon & Bill Kallmer Paul Huffey
LaDon & Bill Kallmer
Omaha
NE
Karen Seltrecht (Fuessley)
IA
You have my sincerest sympathy. It is never easy to lose a special loved one, no matter their age. My Mom, Lura Marie Fuessley, and Bernard were very close, I also knew him well. He was a wonderful sincere man and truly a Man of God. He was great comfort to Mom for many years. He will be missed by many. Karen
Karen Seltrecht (Fuessley)
Marion
IA
We both have been blessed to have such a great Uncle. Our visit Sat. will always be important to us. I just know that he and GrandPal are joking and kidding with the folks in heaven. Robert & Penny
Robert & Penny Gilchrist
Marion
IA
Our ladies prayer group had just prayed for you on Wen. morning, that God would strengthen you. We had not yet known that your father had gone home to Jesus. Your were especially on our hearts. We love you. Karolyn Weiss
Karolyn Weiss
Omaha
NE
I am so sorry to see that Bernard has passed. He was like a second father to me many years ago in Creston. He was a kind and caring soul. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Rick & Gina Gross
Kansas City
MO
Bill & Linda, "Dad will be sorely missed, "Mom" is. The Bear
The Bear
Somewhere
IA
Dan & Family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God Bless!
Jay & Julie Eckhardt
Fort Madison
IA
I meant Pastor Reese in one of his classes at 1st Assembly and truely ejoyed him and his class he was such a joy to me. from Sandy Hagen I been at 1st Assembly for a long time and knew Pastor Reese it seems forever he help me with my daughter and mother so many times bless his heart he was the best. We will miss him. from Linda Jackson
Linda Jackson and Sandy Hagen
Cedar Rapids
IA
Hello all, I didn't know him well, but was fortunate to spend time with Bernard before, during, and after the funeral service for my grandfather Carl Reece in Cedar Rapids about 20 years ago. I had a small role to play in the service and Bernard guided this spiritually-young Christian in crafting a few words into a brief homage. He struck me as being sensitive, wise, and even witty. Sounds like he lived a very full and satisfying life, and I'm sure Bernard's reward is great. All His best to all of you, Rick Reece
Rick Reece
Salem
OR
Dear Irene and family, Remembering all of you in my prayers. Pastor Reece was an exceptional man of God. He was such a blessing and encouragement to me and my family. His ministry could well define the term "pastor".
Denise Piper
Center Point
IA
I happened to be thinking of Grandpa today...almost two years now since his passing. I came across this memorial and reading the many posts brought a tear to my eye. I miss my Grandpa!
Kritter Hayes
Adel
IA
he was an awesome grandpa