Bertha Grace Custer Bertha Grace Custer died Sept. 28, 2007, at age 84. Bertha Grace Baars was born March 18, 1923, in Eugene. She lived in Milwaukie for 57 years and was a painter for Western Woods Mfg. In 1944, she married Frank W.; he died in 1980. Survivors include her son, Dixon W.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Lincoln Memorial. Wednesday, October 03, 2007 Portland Oregonian