Bernice Beechtree, 80, Oneida, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 27, 1930 a daughter of the late Franklin and Cora (Webster) Doxtator. She married Bernard "Oliver" Beechtree on June 23, 1981 in Elco, NV. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1996. Bernice worked at the Salvation Army in the Food Distribution Program. Bernice is survived by her son Keith (special friend Sue) Beechtree; daughter Bonnie (Bobby Jack) Smith; three grandchildren Kalene Violet Beechtree, Brian Smith, and Kyle Bernard Beechtree. She is further survived by her brother Robert (Josephine) Doxtator, her loving nieces and nephews, and extended family members. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents Franklin and Cora Doxtator; husband Bernard "Oliver", her siblings: David, Estherline, and Leonard Roger Doxtator, and 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Visitation for Bernice will be (TONIGHT) Sunday, October 24, 2010 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Oneida Singers at 6:30 PM and prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, October 25, 2010 at the Salvation Army, 626 Union Ct, Green Bay from 9:00 AM until time of service. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM at the Salvation Army. Burial will follow in Holy Apostle Cemetery, Oneida. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Beechtree family.