Bernice Weider
After a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Bernice Weider passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2025 at the age of 93 in Danville, California. Bernice was born in The Bronx on June 26, 1932 and moved with her family to Oakland, CA when she was eleven years old. She met her husband Louis Weider several years later when he was attending U.C. Berkeley, and they immediately fell in love. After a brief courtship, they were married in 1952. Soon thereafter, they started a family and then moved to Los Angeles in 1959. After raising four children, Lou and Bernice moved to Santa Barbara where they were both active members and generous supporters of the local Jewish community. They were married for 64 years until Lou’s passing in 2016. They were deeply in love, and their affection for one another grew stronger throughout their marriage. They are survived by their four children, Deni, Lori, Daryl and Larry as well as seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Bernice, who came from limited means, was unable to attend college after high school. However, she went to college and received her bachelor’s degree after raising her children. Subsequently, she went on to receive a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling. In addition, she became a Bat Mitzvah as an adult as her passion for and love of Judaism flourished.
She loved music as well as theatre and dance. Her interest in art complemented her keen eye for fashion and interior design. Her energy could light up a room, and she loved to entertain. Bernice was known for her zest for life and for her vibrant spirit.
After moving to Montecito in the 90’s., Bernice sought out many activities to stay fit and engaged. She loved the beauty of the Santa Barbara coastline and mountains and deeply enjoyed her daily walks through the local foothills. Her final resting place is next to her beloved husband Lou at the Santa Barbara Cemetery overlooking the shimmering Pacific Ocean and the coastal mountains that they called home. May her memory be for a blessing.
