Bernice Ruth Lyman 1 2 3 4 5
- Born: 15 March 1915, Carnforth, IA 1 2 3 4 5
- Marriage (1): Truman Wesley Reida on 26 September 1934 in Brooklyn, IA 1
- Died: 19 September 2007, Sac City, IA at age 92 5
- Buried: 22 September 2007, Lake View, IA 5
 Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the 1920 US Census in Warren Township, Poweshiek County, IA on January 1920. 3
Sheet 6A, District 139, Household 113
Warren Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa
Daughter..Bernise Lyman..4..IA
(Living with parents.)
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• She appeared on the 1930 US Census in Brooklyn, IA on April 1930. 4
Sheet 8A, Roll 680, District 0001, Household 217
Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa
Daughter..Bernice Lyman..15..IA
(Living with parents.)
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• Her obituary was published in September 2007. 5 Bernice Lyman Reida was born March 15, 1915, to George Lyman and Maude Keysor Lyman in Brooklyn, Iowa. She was married to Truman Reida on September 26, 1934.
She graduated from Brooklyn High School, Buena Vista College, and received her Master's Degree in History from the University of South Dakota. Bernice taught history at Sac City High School and Buena Vista College. During her teaching career she was active in professional organizations, was on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Education Association and represented Iowa on the board of the National Education Association.
She was a member of Lakes United Methodist Church, PEO Chapter BI, Fine Arts Club, Lake View Historical Preservation Commission, Historical Society, Book Club, and a charter member of Plamor Bridge Club. She was the author of several magazine and newspaper articles, co-author with Annabelle Irwin of four books based on Iowa history and sole author of the book "Women Can Be Choosers". Bernice was instrumental in getting the Stone Piers and statue of Chief Black Hawk on the National Register.
Bernice passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa.
Survivors include her son, Larry Reida and wife Mary of Waynesville, North Carolina; daughter, Linda Reida of Carroll, Iowa; along with two grandsons: Steven and Mark Reida; many nieces and nephews; and her cherished friends and neighbors, John and Rosemary Adair and their family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Truman on April 17, 1997; four sisters: Marie Hladky, Hazel Dolmage, Thelma Mohr, and Dorothy Heishman; and two brothers: Cecil and Cloyd Lyman.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 22nd, at Lakes United Methodist Church in Lake View with Rev. Mary Schultz officiating. Burial will be at Ferguson Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m., on Friday at the funeral home in Lake View.
• She was buried on 22 September 2007 in the Ferguson in Lake View, IA.
Find A Grave Memorial #21664464
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Bernice married Truman Wesley Reida, son of Wesley Reida and Jennie Babka, on 26 September 1934 in Brooklyn, IA.1 (Truman Wesley Reida was born on 27 November 1910 1 and died on 17 April 1997 1.)
Marriage Notes:
The Lyman home, corner of Mill and Main streets, Brooklyn, was the scene of an early autumn wedding Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26. At three o'clock, Bernice Ruth Lyman became the bride of Truman Reida. The couple spoke their own vows before a bank of brilliant garden flowers of various hues. Rev. E. W. F. Holler of the Presbyterian church, officiated at the double ring ceremony in the presence of about 40 near friends immediate relatives of the bride and groom.
The bride was attired in bright navy blue chiffon velvet, with silver trim, and carried an arm bouquet of Tallsman roses. The groom wore conventional black with a rose boutonniere. Following the nuptials, light refreshments were served by six young ladies: Lydia Reida, Ardath Rohrer, Thursia Hayward, Jane, Maxine and Violet Bope. Immediately after the wedding, the couple departed for Madison, Wisconsin, for a several days visit with relatives there, and in Milwaukee, after which they will go to Chicago to view A Century of Progress. They will be at home in the Henry property on William street after Oct. 6th.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lyman. She attended Guernsey consolidated high school two years, and is a graduate of Brooklyn High in the class of 1931. She is a young lady of exceptional ability, pleasing personality and highest character.
The groom is the son of Wesley Reida, a Brooklyn High graduate in the class of '29 and a highly respected young man of true worth. He is a butter maker for the Brooklyn Co-operative creamery.
Congratulations and best wishes are extended to this young couple.
(Source: Brooklyn Chronicle, Brooklyn, Iowa, Oct 4, 1934)
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SOCIETY: Bernice Lyman Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Miss Ardyth Roher of Victor was hostess Friday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower in honor of a near future bride, Miss Bernice Lyman, whose marriage to Truman Reida will take place Sept. 26. Friends and relatives presented the bride to be with many gifts. The afternoon was spent visiting and playing games. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.
(Source: Brooklyn Chronicle, Brooklyn, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1934)
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The 1995 obituary for Bernice's sister, Dorothy J. Heishman, mentions that Bernice and Truman are from Lake View, Iowa.
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