Frieda L. Pyle

Frieda L. Pyle, 89, of Berne went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Swiss Village, where she had been a resident the last year. She was born on Tuesday, February 28, 1928 to Rufus and Ida (Rich) Nussbaum. She married on Sunday, May 25, 1947 to Robert C.  Pyle.

She was a charter member of Grace Bible Church, where she sang in the choir and used her gift of hospitality throughout the years. She enjoyed gardening, decorating and cooking, especially baking pies and cookies for family gatherings. A highlight in their 69 years of marriage was going to Camp Gilead, Polk City, Florida during the winter months serving with others from Berne at the Children's Bible Mission for 30 years.

She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Betty (Jerry) Burke; and Carolyn (James) Moore, both of Berne; two sons, Richard (Gayle) Pyle of Roanoke; and David (Cindy) Pyle of Berne; brother, Willis (Eleanor) Nussbaum of Decatur; nine grandchildren, Michele (Tim) LeFever; Michael (Becky) Burke; Kavan Pyle; Rob Moore; Ryan (Jill) Moore; Caleb (Paige) Moore; Tyler (Emily) Pyle; Gabe (Krista) Pyle; and Stacey (Andrew) Smith; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Beatrice Biberstein; Violet Stump; and Dorothy Zurcher; brother, Gerald Nussbaum; and grandson, Jeffrey Pyle.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 at Swiss Village Chapel, 1350 W. Main St., Berne. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 31 at Swiss Village. Officiating will be Pastor Jeff Gaskill. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.

Memorials may be made to Gabe and Krista Pyle, Freedom International Ministries, Inc.                                   

Arrangements provided by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com.