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Patricia Bergsing Obituary

Patricia M. Bergsing

Resident of San Carlos, CA

Age 77, who spent 35 years as a Burlingame librarian, died just before midnight Monday, December 20, 2010 after a long illness. Ms. Bergsing was born December 28, 1932 in Chicago but spent most of her youth in Montana where she graduated from Miles City High School. She earned a degree in history and political science in three years from the University of Montana in Missoula, and a masters in library science from the University of California at Berkeley. In 1957 she began work at The Burlingame Library, a rookie at the branch on Easton. In 1977 she was named head librarian, a job she held until retirement in 1992. Patti married a school mate from Montana, Dick Bergsing, in 1955, and they remained a couple for 48 years until his death in 2003. They had no children but dozens of close friends and two cats. Pattie was predeceased by her father, her step father, and her mother.

Cremation has taken place. A gathering of friends will be held at a later date.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Dec. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Newton -|-

December 31, 2010

To the Bergsing family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May she R.I.P -|-

Patricia Cockcroft

December 29, 2010

Patti and I were united by our membership in Soroptimist International of Burlingame-San Mateo until her retirement. Our friendship was a loving and lasting fellowship. God Bless dear Patti.

Loretta Blevins

December 29, 2010

I was priviledged to serve on the Burlngame Library Commissiion for 8 years while Patti was Librarian and it was always a pleasure. She, being from Montana and I, being from Wyoming always felt a 'kinship." May God Bless Her.

December 29, 2010

Patti was my mentor, colleague and friend for over 40 years. She guided the Burlingame Library through good times and difficult times and helped make the Library the outstanding institution it is today. I am grateful to her for her guidance and encouragement over her long career. Alfred Escoffier

Sandy Towle

December 28, 2010

I never met Patricia Bergsing, but my family and I benefited from her tenure at the Burlingame Public Library. As a current member of the BPL Board of Trustees, I have the opportunity to view and work with the results of her years of dedicated service. The City of Burlingame owes her a debt of appreciation for all she gave us.

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