Bernice Stamps Fugler

She was born April 29, 1929 in Childress, Texas to Bernice and Mamie Stamps. Bernice spoke of many fond memories growing up in this small west Texas town with her younger brother, Don, and her loving Mother and Father. While in school, she was named FFA sweetheart of Childress High School and the spelling bee champion.

Bernice moved to Austin in 1952. In 1955 she met and married her husband, Jerry Fugler. They had two children, Mark in 1956 and Jana in 1957. Her children were her pride and joy! She was a devoted, fun-loving mother and spent her life taking care of her kids and grandkids. She was a very sweet, kind, and sincere person who loved children and was “mom” to many.

In her spare time she loved to crochet, cross stitch, play dominoes and Yahtzee with her kids and grandkids. She was also an avid bowler.

Bernice worked most of her life as a legal secretary and as a secretary at the Texas Employment Commission/Texas Workforce Commission. She worked her way, from a position as a stenographer, to the Commissioner’s secretary. She was known as one of the best in her field. Through her example, her children learned the value of hard work and dedication.

Bernice is preceeded in death by her husband, Jerry Fugler; her parents, Bernice Stamps and Mamie Stamps; her brother, Donald Stamps; and her mother-in-law, Lois M. Fugler.

She is survived by her loving family – son, Mark Fugler and wife Barbara; daughter, Jana Grimes and husband John; grandsons, Dallas Grant and wife Jeni; Ryan Grant and wife Laura; granddaughters, Katrina Klubeck and husband Will; Vanessa Klunk and husband Shawn; and Cassandra Taber; great-grandchildren, Lily; Jack; Ford; Ruby; Taylor; Addie; Faith; Kylie; Havik; Austin; Emma; Destyni; and Kendra; sister-in-law, Agnes Stamps; and many cherished family members and friends.

The family would like to thank Brandon Erickson and the wonderful staff at Legacy Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care facility who so lovingly cared for Bernice during her last several months of life. Also, many thanks to the staff and caregivers at Silverado Hospice in Austin who went out of their way to help Bernice truly “live” life.

Flowers may be sent to Cook Walden Funeral Home, North Lamar, Austin, TX. A graveside memorial service will be held at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, 2800 Hancock Drive in Austin on January 9th, 2017 at 11 am followed by a gathering to celebrate Bernice’s life at Grace Covenant Church, 9431 Jollyville Rd., in Austin. Lunch will be provided.