Richard Bernard was born in 1926 and came from Portage-La-Prairie MB to the Spirit River District (Blueberry Creek) in 1930 with his parents, Louis and Mabel Bernard, and his sister Agnes. The family homesteaded. After Dick served in WW II he settled in Dawson Creek. In the early 50’s he married Lillian Williams. They had 3 children: Donald, Sharon, and Elaine. Dick died in 1985
Source: Chepi-Sepe pp.279-280
Photo (Veterans) p. 183