Bertha Mae Grice-Imler's Obituary
Bertha Mae Grice-Imler (Bertie) was born on 1/24/1939, passed away on 9/26/22 at the age of 83 at St. Rose Hospital, Hayward, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents John Grice and Margaret Olexy-Howell, and her former husband Gene Imler.
Bertie spent most of her years in California. She had an artistic eye with a paintbrush and in Interior Design. Bertie was easy going and loved by all. She enjoyed gourmet cooking, entertaining, and traveling the world. Her desire in life was pursuing her career as an Interior Decorator who designed hotels, restaurants, navy ships, and several residents. She was such a fun, likeable person who always stood out in a crowd. She will be missed by many.
Survived by her daughter Peggy Imler-Steele and her husband Rich, her son Robert Imler, 4 grandchildren; Carleen, Ryan, Yvonne and Clarissa, 4 great grandchildren; Carson, Cadence, Chiara and Mallory, her brother Scoot Grice and his wife Janet, her sister Marie DelPrato, and her sister Helen Backhus.
Services will be held at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, CA on October 27, 2022 @ 11:00.
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