Bernie Billman – Handley and Anderson Funeral Services

Date of Funeral

July 19, 2021

Due to a change in the government restrictions, Bernie's service will be by invite only.
Mr. Bernie Billman funeral service was livestreamed
on MONDAY (July 19, 2021) commencing at 2.00pm.
Click on the link below to watch Bernie's service.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/djmwo1rpvah39ia/Bernie_Billman.mp4?dl=0

A Private Cremation will follow.
Order of Service booklet

Obituary
Condolences

BILLMAN – Bernard Henry John
‘Bernie’
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 14th July, 2021.
Loved husband of Josephine (Josie).
Loving Dad of Karen and Robyn.
Adored Grandpa of Douglas, Alison and Mark.
Now you can sleep peacefully.

Condolences(25)

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Max Zelman says
July 16, 2021 at 10:49 am

Dear Josie and family
So sorry to hear this news. Bernie will really be missed by all the Phillip Island Woodturners. We are thinking of you at this sad time
Max and Jill Zelman
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  Josephine M Billman says
  July 25, 2021 at 2:21 pm
  
  Thank-you Max and Jill,
  Many happy memories spent in the sheds on the island
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Andrew Holt says
July 16, 2021 at 2:01 pm

Dear Josie, Karen & Robyn,
We have all been deeply saddened at the news of Bernie passing away. My mum and my sisters have all asked me to express their sincerest condolences to you all and we will be thinking of you at this sorrowful time.
Andrew
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  Ian Munro says
  July 18, 2021 at 3:30 pm
  
  Dear Josie & Family,
  Sorry to hear the passing of Bernie he was a true friend && will be sadly missed by all especially those members of the Phillip Island Woodturners.
  Pauline & Ian Munro
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    Josephine M Billman says
    July 25, 2021 at 2:24 pm
    
    Thank-you Ian and Pauline,
    Bernie really enjoyed his time with the Woodies
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  Josephine M Billman says
  July 25, 2021 at 2:22 pm
  
  Thank-you Andrew,
  We have all got great memories of all the times we spent together
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Ian & Lee Bell-Towers says
July 16, 2021 at 4:30 pm

Dear Josie and Family
Bernie will be sadly missed by us, our thoughts are with you at this time.
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Ian Bell-Towers says
July 16, 2021 at 4:34 pm

Dear Josie and Family , our thoughts are with you at this sad time , Bernie will be sadly missed .
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Chriss Green says
July 16, 2021 at 4:37 pm

They say “Only the good die young” but you dear brother are an exception to that rule. Our lives are enriched by the family and friends we share it with, and my life is so much the better for having you as a brother, a father figure, and a friend. I will miss our phone chats about genealogy and the latest family skeleton you have found. Until we meet again. Love and sincere condolences to Josie, Karen & Robyn.
Chriss & David Green
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  Josephine M Billman says
  July 25, 2021 at 2:26 pm
  
  Thank-you Chriss and David,
  Our family is getting smaller. We will stay in touch
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Heather Willshet says
July 18, 2021 at 8:48 pm

Dear Josie, Karen, Robyn, Doug, Alison and Mark

We were deeply saddened by the news of Bernie’s passing. He will be deeply missed by us all.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Heather, Andy, Ally and Bridget
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  Howard Black says
  July 19, 2021 at 7:57 pm
  
  Dear Josie and Family. So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. He will be greatly missed by his golfing mates, particularly we Monday Boys. Bernie worked tirelessly at the Golf Club and never expected recognition for his contribution. He had a great sense of humour and we all enjoyed his company. RIP Bernie. From Howard Black.
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    Josephine M Billman says
    July 25, 2021 at 2:29 pm
    
    Thank-you Howard,
    Bernie always enjoyed his time at the club, whether he was playing golf or helping around the course
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  Josephine M Billman says
  July 25, 2021 at 2:28 pm
  
  Thank-you Heather, Andy, Ally and Bridget,
  Our family get-togethers will not be the same but they will continue
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Kelly Morgan says
July 19, 2021 at 1:32 pm

Dear Aunty Jo, Robyn, Karen, Doug, Alison and Mark,

We are so sorry for your loss, Bernie was a wonderful bloke and a big part of our extended family and he will be deeply missed. Thinking of you today, and always.

Hugs from Kelly & Wade
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  Josephine M Billman says
  July 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm
  
  Thank-you Kelly and Wade,
  The flowers are lovely and we greatly appreciate your thoughts at this time
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Norma Corr says
July 19, 2021 at 1:46 pm

Such sad news. A wonderful man always prepared to help. Sincere condolences to Josie and family.
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  Josephine M Billman says
  July 25, 2021 at 2:32 pm
  
  Thank-you Norma,
  We will all miss him greatly, it is nice to know he had such good friends
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Simon Detlefsen says
July 19, 2021 at 1:57 pm

To Josie ,Karen & Robyn
My Heart goes out to you guy’s @ this time
I Would like to thank all of you for Looking after me when it was most needed
This takes a special type of People.
Rip Bernie
Yours Sincerely, Simon Detlefsen.
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  Josephine M Billman says
  July 25, 2021 at 2:34 pm
  
  Thank-you Simon,
  You were so young when we met yet made such a big impression on us all, and taught us all alot about life and sharing
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Handley and Anderson Funeral Services says
July 19, 2021 at 2:01 pm

A wonderful person who was always happy and inclusive.
Margaret Smith
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Mike & Colleen McCaughan says
July 19, 2021 at 3:11 pm

Dear Josie & family, Our deepest condolences on the passing of Bernie. We will always hold good memories of knowing him and the pleasant times spent in his company over the years. Sincere sympathy. Mike & Colleen McCaughan.
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  Josephine M Billman says
  July 25, 2021 at 2:35 pm
  
  Thank-you Mike and Colleen
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Diane Kannemeyer says
July 20, 2021 at 11:13 am

My condolences on your loss on what is a sad and difficult time for you.
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Josephine M Billman says
July 25, 2021 at 2:36 pm

Thank-you Diane,
We have memories of Drouin and then the Bakery