Berniece Pearl Gow

Berniece Pearl Meadows Carr Gow

Berniece Pearl Gow, 92, Denver, peacefully departed from her earthly home at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday January 15, 2009.

She was born on September 29, 1916 in Toronto, Canada to Albert and Elsie (Everigham) Meadows. In 1940 she was married to William Jefferson Carr, and he preceded her in death. She was later married to Alexander Gow, and he also preceded her in death.

She was an energetic, enthusiastic, and compassionate woman. For six years, she was the Prima Ballerina for the Detroit Civic Opera. A woman of many talents and hobies, she passed on her love of fishing, gardening, animals, and quilts to her children and grandchildren. Berniece was a renowned artist and sculptor and sold many pieces of art through museums and her import stores. Her creativity and energy knew no bounds and she, herself, knew no enemies. She was a talented seamstress and quilter. She loved all pets, but held a special place in her heart for the perfect poodle, King Tut, who spent the last four days of Berniece's life faithfully at her side.

Survivors include her devoted daughter, Sara Jessica Stalker, Denver; two granddaughters, Rebecca (Kelly) Shanley and their children, Amanda, Gavin, and Griffin, and Shanti Lee Carr, Florida; two grandsons, Nathan Stalker and his wife, Veronica, Spain and their daughter, Ki Stalker, Frankfort, Indiana; and Jeff Zody and his wife Leslie and their sons, Navar and Zack, all of Kendallville.

In addition to her husbands, her beloved son, Timothy Lee Carr, preceded her in death.

She will be missed by all and mourned deeply by her family.

It was Berniece's wishes that there would be no public services at the time of her death.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver is handling arrangements.