Bernice Beth Thorup Blackburn, 98, passed away August 16, 2019, in St. George, Utah. She was born November 24, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lawrence S. Thorup and Essie L. Casey.

Bernice graduated from West High, Salt Lake City in 1938 and two months later she married Philip Dale Blackburn in Heber City, Utah on July 22, 1938. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa, Arizona Temple on May 9, 1952.

Beloved mother of three children: Philip Dale Jr. (deceased), Renée Jacks of St. George, Utah and Dean Blackburn of Reno, Nevada. Grandmother of nine, great-grandmother of twenty eight and great-great-grandmother of three.

Bernice was known by her family and friends for her service and love for others. She loved the Lord and served him in every organization. She loved to say "I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck".

Bernice was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - formally of the Santa Clara 2nd Ward and most recently of the SunRiver Branch.

Bernice is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son and siblings: Dorthy Mineer, Jack Thorup and Donna Gibson.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation at 10:00 a.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah. Interment will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings .