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Obituary for Bernadine Mitchum O'Connor
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Bernadine. She was born on March 3, 1945 in Fallon, NV to Bernard and Vera Reihl and lived in Vacaville all of her life. She graduated from Vacaville HS in 1962. She married William Bill Mitchum in 1962 and had their only child William Mitch Mitchum, Jr in 1966. Later she met and married Delwyn Gene O'Connor in 1978. Bernadine is well known as Vacaville's Tupperware lady in the 70's, her colorful dresses, her friendly smile and as a rural postal carrier from 1975 to 1995. She enjoyed fishing, crafts, singing and beach combing. She is survived by her husband Gene, son Mitch and his wife Phyllis, step-daughters Bridget and Patty, father Bernard, siblings Randy and Mary.A visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St. A funeral service with Dale Crist will follow on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. at McCune Garden Chapel. Burial to follow at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery.