Dorla M. Bernu

Dorla Bernu, age 76, of Moorhead, MN died Thursday, November 27, 2008, at her daughter's home in Fargo. She died with her daughters at her side under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.Dorla Mercedes Hendrickson, daughter of William and Ida Hentila Hendrickson, was born on January 26, 1932 in New Yorks Mills, MN. She grew up and attended school in New York Mills, MN. Dorla married Merv Bernu on September 30, 1950. They lived in Minneapolis, Duluth, and Moorhead before retiring on Big Pine Lake in Perham, MN. Merv and Dorla loved living at the lake.Dorla enjoyed knitting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She spread happiness, hope and hugs wherever life took her. Dorla is survived by her five daughters, Mona-Marie Bob Leslie Munson, Moorhead, MN, Jeri-Dawn Bob Holland Bernu, Fargo, ND, Yvette Jay Krzyzaniak, Willmar, MN, Adair Bill Grommesh, Moorhead, MN, Alene Gregg Roeglin, Wayzata, MN; five grandsons, Matthew Munson, Trevor Munson, Garrett Grommesh, Matt Holland, Mike Ginae Holland; three granddaughters, Peighton Grommesh, Claire Roeglin and Jennifer JT Cook; and two great-grandsons, Jonas and Nolan Cook.She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ida Hendrickson; her husband Merv; her sisters Mayme, Pearl, Arlene; and her brothers Paul and Ray.Our family wishes to thank Dr. Chemiti and his staff, the Meritcare dialysis nurses, social workers, staff and her dialysis family that she shared so many hours with over the past four years. We are very grateful for the love, compassion and and wonderful care they gave to our mother. She loved them all very much and were like a family to her. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be given to Hope, Inc.