L. Bernadean Crawford Gaulding, 90

 A funeral and graveside service for L. Bernadean Crawford Gaulding, 90, of Wentworth, South Dakota, formerly of Kansas City, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Terrace Park Funeral Home in Kansas city with longtime family friend Pastor  A.D. Ellison officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p..m. Friday at the funeral home. A dinner to celebrate her life will be held following the service. Mrs. Gaulding died peacefully on Oct. 31 in her home.
She was born April 20, 1929, in Ozark County, the daughter of John W. and Mabel G. Stutsman Crawford. She attended Gainesville High School and then worked at  Johnson’s Store on the square in downtown Gainesville. She met her future husband, Basil C. Gaulding, on a blind date. They were married June 25, 1947, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
They moved to Kansas City, where Mrs. Gaulding was employed by Sunshine Biscuit Company. Later, she  took a position with Bendix Corporation, where she worked until  she resigned to begin raising their family.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and also an  excellent cook; many people enjoyed delicious meals around her table.
The greatest joy in her life was her love for God and her deep faith in Christ.  Her family and friends could count on her to pray for any needs or concerns brought to her attention. She always had an encouraging word or scripture to share.
She is survived by Basil C. Gaulding, her dear husband of 72 years; her children, Lecia Summerer and husband Robert, and Paula Land and husband Ty; her grandchildren, Tim Summerer and wife Mallory, Andrew Summerer, Abrienne Summerer, Corey Land and Codey Land; her three great-grandchildren, Finnley, Milo and Evie Summerer; and her sister Johnalee Crawford Suter of Gainesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two siblings and other beloved relatives.
Terrace Park Funeral Home, Kansas City, directors.

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