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Jacqueline Berger Obituary
Jacqueline Delight (Keefover) Berger, 86, of St Augustine, Fla., passed through the pearly gates of heaven into paradise on the 18thÊof June 2011 at her home in the company of her loving family. She was born to the parents of Claude and Mary Keefover of Waterville, Kan., in 1925.
Jackie resided in Topeka, Kan., with her late husband Joe Berger until 1997 at which time they moved to Crescent Beach, Fla. While in Topeka she had an accomplished career as aÊ hair stylist owning and operating two different beauty salons, Jackie"s Beauty Salon, and Jackie"s High Fashion Wigs Salon.Ê
ÊShe was a gifted and talented artist and owned and operated Jackie"s Ceramic Shop and taught the techniques of porcelain doll making. She was a charter memberÊofÊCherished Doll Club of Topeka Kan.,Êmember of the NationalÊ Association of Doll Makers and Doll Artisan Guild.
ÊAfter the retirement of her husband from JB Travel Club, she and Joe moved to Crescent Beach were she continued with canvas paintings and many other artistic endeavors.Ê She was a beautiful loving person who touched the souls of many who knew her.
ÊMemorial services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Anastasia Catholic Church. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing, may make a contribution in her memory to theÊSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
ÊJackie is survived by:Êdaughter, Jeannie J. Berger; three sons, Doyle B., Joseph Jr. (Laurie). and Randy S. (Bambi) Berger; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. There were 10 brothers and sisters,ÊÊ James, Joan Hammett, Geraldine Seward, Rolland Keefover, DeAnn Humphrey,Ê Claudette Spain, and Daniel Keefover.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life husband Joseph Berger and brothers Gail Keefover andÊ MichaelÊ Keefover.
ÊCraig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacqueline Berger
August 19, 2011
My wife Sarah (Farrell) Latchford and Jackie were life long friends. Now I know they are together again with all their loved ones passed. She has left behind some great memories and will be missed. My condolences and prayers go out to all the family.
William M. Latchford; 14000 E. Linvale Pl., Apt 212; Aurora, CO 80014
Ann Oldham
August 4, 2011
My mother,Rinda Coon was in the doll club also. We both loved her wonderful dolls. I was so sorry to hear.
June 27, 2011
Jeannie...Our prayers are with you--Richard and Fawzia Martin
Roberta Temeyer
June 23, 2011
You will not remember me ,but my dad is Floyd Hearn. Jakie and dad would be cousins I believe.
He wanted me to express our condolences. He talked of her often over the years. He is 90 and lives in a rest home here in Marysville Ks. Our Prayers are with you all.
Mary Johnson
June 21, 2011
Jeanne and family, I am so sorry to read of your mother's passing. GOD bless and keep you all in your time of sadness. I know you'll miss her deeply but she'll be well in GOD's love. Mary Littrell Johnson
Mary Douglas
June 21, 2011
I feel very privileged and honored to have met your mom, Jackie. Please know each of you is in my thoughts and prayers.
Chriss Wiles
June 21, 2011
Jeannie...my deepest sympathy to you and
your family in the loss of your mother.
I am glad for the opportunity to contact
you after all these years.
Chriss (Jacobs) Wiles
Chris & Deanna Shireman
June 20, 2011
Doyle, Randy & Bambi:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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