Bernice Joann Haines

June 23, 1929 - June 5, 2020

Bernice Joann (Platko) Haines June 23, 1929 June 5, 2020 Bernice J. Haines, formerly of Talent and then residing in Medford passed peacefully on Friday June 5th. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who bore the standard of tenacity and support for family; traits she lived and passed on to her extended family. Bernice was the last child born in Portage, PA to Joseph Platko and Anna Zobozkewicz. She was the 7th of 8 children, 4 boys (Chuck, Leonard, Joe and Robert) as well as 3 sisters (Valerie, Florence and AnnaMae) all of who preceded her in death. All of her brothers and her sister Florence all served in WW2. Bernice married Robert “Keith” Haines on July 1, 1950 in Ashland, OR. During the course of their marriage and careers, they raised four sons. Keith served in the US Navy and Bernice (with her 2 youngest sons) enjoyed a 4 year stay in Greece. Bernice loved her time in Greece, diving into the local culture and thus formed many friends that she stayed in touch with for years. This was followed by a 4-year tour near Naples, Italy. Upon completion, she returned to Oregon and took up residence in Talent. Bernice worked at Rogue Valley Memorial Hospital in Medical records and then moved to Harry and David where she worked in the business office. After returning from Italy she worked at Ashland Community Hospital in the Medical Records Department where she retired. Bernice was an avid bingo player and also had an uncanny attraction to slot machines. She was so successful that she and Keith spent a lot of time in Reno and later at Seven Feathers. Many envied her luck but she often shared the returns with those around her. Bernice was a very giving person and was admired and loved by many who knew her. Her husband Keith and son Terry became very involved in the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA). Bernice wanting to be supportive, became involved with the NCOA Auxiliary. She traveled around the country to support NCOA with her husband and son. Bernice is survived by Terry (Judy) of Central Point, David (Linda) of Phoenix, Richard (Marsha) of Medford and Larry (Patricia) of Woodlands, TX as well as 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the Rogue Chapter NCOA scholarship fund either by mail to PO Box 5597, Central Point, OR 97502 or going to the website at https://ncoarogue.org.