NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – With a prayer request and a blessing on Oct. 27, 2020, Lylise LaRue Gernert entered into eternal rest, joining her loving husband, Bob Gernert; their daughter, Christine Parks; her parents, sister, brothers and other lost loved ones.

She was born Oct. 14, 1927, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to William and Josephine Pierce.

Lylise passed peacefully under the compassionate care of the staff at Dalistan Care Home in Ukiah.

She treasured her large family. She and Bob enjoyed RV travel with friends and living in Yuma, Arizona, following retirement from Safeway. She was active with St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lakeport and guided by her faith in God.

Lylise is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Shepherd, and husband, Herb, of Oakdale, California; son, Bob Gernert, and wife, Trudi, of Ukiah; son, Gary Gernert and wife, Patti, of Santa Rosa, California; daughter, Kelli Holder and husband, Bob, of Sonora, California; and son-in-law, Alan Parks of Mulino, Oregon.

She leaves 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and several “bonus family” acquired along the way.

Lylise will be laid to rest beside her husband at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. Services will be held once the COVID-19 threat eases.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.