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Donald Berkshire Obituary
78, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on March 20, 2011. Loyal husband of 60 years to Vera (Harrison) Berkshire, who survives, Don was born and raised in Logansport, IN where he spent 30 years as the Nabisco cookie man servicing grocery stores throughout north central Indiana. While living in Logansport, Don served leadership roles in the Logansport Jaycees and Elks Lodge 66, and was a member of All Saints Catholic Parish. Don and Vera moved to Mesa, AZ in 1994 where Don became active in St. Bridget's Parish and the Knights of Columbus, and was a volunteer with the East Valley Men's Center. Don loved art and spent several years creating custom frames for United Picture Frame in Phoenix. Don was an avid fisherman, wood crafter and Big 10 college basketball fan. Don was loved and adored by his children: Jeffrey Berkshire and wife Susan (Dimick) Berkshire of Canton, GA; Melissa Berkshire of Chicago, IL; and Elizabeth (Liz) Berkshire of Scottsdale, AZ; and by his two grandchildren, Rebecca Berkshire, Canton, GA and Mea Tefka, New York, NY. A funeral mass will be held Friday, March 25 at 10AM, All Saints Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ with a reception immediately following. A memorial service will be held in Logansport, IN at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Don's name to either St. Vincent de Paul, East Valley Men's Center (www.TurnANewLeaf.org) or Catnip and Tuck (www.catnipandtuck.org).
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March 25, 2011
Don will always be in our hearts here at the East Valley Men's Center. He has been a faithful volunteer serving meals through St. Bridget's for those less fortunate for over 15 years. We will miss his smile and generous heart. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Connie Hallett Program Manager EVMC
March 23, 2011
I will always have fond memories of Don, especially going to the Berkshire home while Don was playing the organ and raiding his cookie stash.
Wishing the Berkshire family peace and light.
Wendy Wolf Ahlrichs
Joseph Meyer
March 23, 2011
All of the family have our deepest sympathy. He will be missed by alot of people. He is in a better place now, and not suffering.Jim and I both knew him from the kofc at St. Bridget's. You are all in our prayers.
Lisa Kingseed
March 23, 2011
Cookies for everyone! Love and Peace, Lisa and Kurt
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