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MARY BERGFORD Obituary

Mary Ellen Bergford was born on February 19, 1925, in Safety Harbor, FL and passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Mary will be remembered as a loving, caring lady who found great joy in her family, friends and church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Russell. She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Moe and her husband Jim; her son, Greg Bergford and son-in-law Matt Weldon; sister, Betty Cowan; five grandchildren, Stacie Maxwell and her husband Darren, Lisa Jesser and her husband John, Brent Moe and his wife Carrie, Christi Smith and her husband Danny, and Kristen Bretz; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Sunday, May 17, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at Clovis Cemetery on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Mary loved flowers, and also remembrances may be made to Nancy Hinds Hospice; or Trinity Lutheran Church. Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 1525 East Saginaw Way, Fresno, California (559)227-4048

Published by Fresno Bee on May 15, 2015.
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Sylvia & Greg: We celebrate the life of your precious Mom & the beautiful memories she left for the two of you; that you will carry in your hearts & souls forever!
Mary was one of my Mom's dearest & treasured friends for over 50 years, as well as your Dad (Russ)...She was such a good listener & at the same time you could count on her for her constant faith and the joy and laughter she brought to all of us!
Bless Her Heart!

Pat Uriarte Bye

Pat Uriarte Bye

June 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I bet your mom and mine are playing Bingo together.

Nancy (Moffa) Lewis

May 25, 2015

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May 23, 2015

Sylvia and Greg our family loved your mom so much, and your dad too. I have many fond memories that I will always keep in my heart. Mary was always so kind. She gave me a bridal shower,and served cake and punch at my reception. I remember how she laughed and cut up when they played bingo at our house. What a sweetheart. You are both in my prayers.

Kathy Uriarte Gatlin

May 22, 2015

remembering this fine lady with laughter and Mary was always dressed beautifully as if she were to meet the queen. She and my mother Angela Hamamjian were in the same bingo club for years. May Mary rest in peace.

Barbara Lindsey

May 18, 2015

My dear, sweet, Grandma Mary. I will love you and miss you every day of my life.

Stacie Maxwell

May 16, 2015

Your mother is ballroom dancing in heaven, always a beautiful & gracious lady.

Tim & Judy Finley

May 16, 2015

Thinking of you Sylvia and Jim. Sorry for your loss

Shari Campbell

May 15, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel

May 14, 2015

Dear Greg and Matt -- We're so sorry for your loss, and you are in our thoughts.

Kate and Patrick Sendegeya

May 12, 2015

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