Eunice Bearce

Eunice Elizabeth Bearce, 93, of Independence, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 in the Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Groves Community Hospice. Eunice Elizabeth Blair was born March 10, 1916 in Rueter, MO to Preston and Buelah (Reuter) Blair. She married Edward Curtis, Jr. on February 16, 1939. In 1943 they moved from their farm in Taney County to Kansas City, Missouri, where Eunice lived for many years. After the birth of their son, then later the death of her husband Ed in 1947, she was employed for several years during the War, at Pratt & Whitney, then worked for the IRS. On July 16, 1953 Eunice married Harold Bearce. Eunice was an active member of the Community of Christ, Meyer Boulevard congregation, and later the Grandview congregation. After the death of her husband Harold in 1986, Eunice remained in Kansas City for several years, then moved to Independence, Missouri. Eunice had a sparkle in her eye and a sense of humor that wouldn’t quit. She enjoyed traveling with friends and visiting with family. Her creativity was evident in many things; whether it be cooking, sewing, restoring antiques, needlework, or crafts, she excelled �" and many benefited from it. Walking was her favorite exercise, and friends and family were her favorite pastime. Her greatest joy was her son and his family, the two grandchildren holding an extra-special place in her heart. She is survived by her son Blair Curtis and his wife Martha of Atlanta, GA; her stepson Harold Bearce and his wife Rosalee of Topeka, KS; her grandson Preston Curtis, granddaughter Brittney Curtis; a sister Helen Maggard and husband Burl of Bradleyville, MO. She was preceded in death by husbands Ed Curtis and Harold Bearce; her stepdaughter Shirley Nelson; and two brothers Everett Blair and Hobart Blair.