Obituary of Bernard Joseph Meehan

Bernard Bernie Meehan, 77, died June 3, 2009 peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born May 1, 1932 in Wenatchee, WA to B.J. Joe and Anita (Hodge) Meehan.Bernie graduated from Wenatchee High School, where he met his wife while attending Community College at that High School. He married Barbara J. Smith on July 19, 1953.Bernie was in the armed services and was proud to be a veteran. After serving his country, Bernie was trained as a Bookkeeper in Wenatchee and worked for a CPA firm there. In 1958, he and his family moved to Entiat, WA where he worked for Lake Entiat Growers, Inc. While living in Entiat he was on the Board of Directors of Northwest Wholesale, Trustee for Wenoka Supply Co. and Past President of the Chamber of Commerce.Bernie moved his family to Edmonds, WA in 1968. He worked for various companies as an Accountant and Bookkeeper. He later started his own Bookkeeping Business.Bernie was devoted to his family. He loved the outdoors. He especially loved to camp, fish and hunt. He was also active with his Wenatchee High School reunion gatherings and often traveled back and forth between Edmonds and Wenatchee.Survivors include 1 daughter, Laura Meehan, 2 sons, B.J. Jody (and his wife, Cathy) and Tom (and his wife, June) Meehan and 3 grandchildren, Brian, Shea and Molly. He was preceded in death by his wife. His long-time companion, MaryJo Kozar, resides in Wenatchee.A Tribute Service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, June 13 at Jones and Jones-Betts Memorial Chapel, 302-9th Street, Wenatchee, WA. Father Tom Kuykendall is Officiating the service.In lieu of flowers and gifts, a contribution to The National M.S. Society would be appreciated.