BERNARD THOMAS O'CONNOR

Bernard "Bernie" Thomas O'Connor, 87, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away October 10, 2016.

A Celebration of Life service will take place from 12-1:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2016 at Cullen Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be in the Lee's Summit Historical Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to Rachel Dent Athletic Scholarship or the American Heart/Cancer Association.

Bernie was born May 4, 1929 in Cameron, Missouri, the son of Thomas and Dorothy (Stade) O'Connor. In 1951, Bernie was inducted into the Marine Corps and bravely served his country during the Korean War. On December 31, 1954, he was united in marriage to Nadine Wallace and together they were blessed with three children, Steve, Beth and Diane. In 1965, Bernie founded 'Bernie's Fence Company'. He was employed at Allied Signal as a Lab Technician until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling and golfing.

Bernie was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Nadine; his parents; two brothers, Bill and Bud O'Connor; sister, Carolyn Maynord and granddaughter, Rachel Dent.
He is survived by his son, Steve O'Connor (Michele); daughters, Diane Dent (Russell) and Beth Highland; brothers, Bob O'Connor, David O'Connor (Donna), Patrick O'Connor (Pat), Mike O'Connor (Elaine); sisters, Patricia Adkison, Mary Lou Matteson (Bill), and Margaret Cryer, and ten grandchildren, Kaytee (Nathan), Jacob, Alex (Zach), Afton, Jillian, Serena, Nathan, Erin, Emilee and Austin; and two great grandsons, Ethan and Reagan; and two sister-in-laws, Phyllis & Kathy O'Connor.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO 816.322.5278