LARS BJERDE Obituary


LARS BJERDE  
On Thursday, December 20, 2012, beloved father of Anna, Sara and Emma passed away at his home in McLean, VA. He was surrounded by his daughters, sons-in-law Garrett, Alin and Dara and close friend Susan Jerro. Also survived by a brother and sister in Sweden, four grandchildren and many friends around the world. The funeral service, followed by burial at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 3313 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation at www.pcf.org in memory of Lars Bjerde.

Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2013.
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We send our condolences to the Bjerde family. So many fond memories from many years at the Embassy and ajj the summers when your family were in Lidnäs and we in Björkelund.
Brita and Sven-Eric Cronquist

Brita and Eric Cronquist

December 29, 2022

It is with sadness I hear why I have not heard from you in a while. You have my deepest respect and admiration as a collegue, friend and mentor. My sincere condolences goes out to your whole family.

Magnus Wallmark

November 6, 2013

As a Neighbor in McLean, VA, I send condolences to friends and family. There have been so many accolades from those who knew him well.

Patti Pyle

May 1, 2013

Dear Lars,
It was with sadness I realised today why I hadn't heard from you for a couple of months! We first met in 1999 and right from the first talk we had I realised that you were special! We had many good years at Ericsson together as colleagues and friends. You were a true inspiration for me and a person with honesty, integrity and achievements beyond the expected as your main characteristics. I will remember and miss you forever! My condolences to your family and rest in peace!

Gunnar Larsson

February 25, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family. I will always have fond memories and deep respect and admiration for Lars, the coolest business man I have known, the best boss and mentor I ever had and a very dear friend. Lars' work and personality had a profound impact on me and will continue to do so. We shared many fun memories from when Lars was CEO of SWE-DISH Satellite Systems, during Lars' time at SAAB and at his home in McLean together with Lars' friends and family.

Lars, your legacy will live on. Your influence will remain with us. Our prayers are with you and your family. See you in the spiritual realm.

Markus Larsson

January 21, 2013

Maurice Clermont

January 16, 2013

Maurice Clermont

January 16, 2013

I just found out about the unexpected passing of Lars , yesterday. We knew each other as he was responsible initially for sales & marketing for Ericsson Microwave in North America including Canada where we spent many days working closely together very sucessfully - a tribute to his leadership and dedication which subsequently transitioned to Saab. He and Lars Tornquist stayed with Pearl & I in Niagara Falls and we took the Maid of the Mist together.We akso had thepleasure to visit at his home in McLean with family & friends. Lars - A great person we respected & cherished. Our sincerest sympathy to the Bjerde family.

Maurice & Pearl Clermont
Niagara Falls, Canada

Maurice Clermont

January 16, 2013

We have known Lars with family since they came to the USA and were deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Our sympathies with the whole family.
Arne & Eva Dunhem

Arne & Eva Dunhem

January 12, 2013

Lars, was a true gentleman. He will be deeply missed by his girls. May he rest in peace.
Peter Mc

January 12, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the family. Lars and I worked together for many years, starting with the DOD and continuing up to the present as a consultant to him. He was both a friend and colleague, and he will very much be missed. Our prayers are with the family.

Bill & Eileen Douglas

January 11, 2013

Will miss you Lars.

Barbro and Urban Lundberg

January 11, 2013

Lars set a wonderful example and was an exceptional person to work with both in the United States and in Sweden. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Jon Barney

January 11, 2013

Kasper Lennartsson

January 11, 2013

Victoria Cederlund Lennartsson

January 11, 2013

Lars, dear friend and mentor, you will be sorely missed.

Claes & Jenny Dahlstrand

Claes Dahlstrand

January 10, 2013

Lars, my first - and best - boss in my career. Working with him at the STC in DC made me a better man. Will always have a place in my heart. My regards to his warm and beloved family.

Magnus Ostman

January 10, 2013

Gunilla Hansson

January 10, 2013

Our deepest condolences. Lars was my manager when I joined STC in the late 1990s, and he was a very good leader and friend. He will be dearly missed.

Gunnar Vrang with family.

Gunnar Vrang

January 10, 2013

Our deepest condolences.

Pål & Lotta

Pål Ekberg

January 10, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Bjerde family. Lars and I were classmates in Åsenhöga, Sweden from 7 to 13 years of age. About four decades later our paths crossed again in professional circles and we have then stayed in contact.

Anders Gustafsson

January 10, 2013

Only today did we receive the sad news of the untimely
passing of a remarkable friend. We mourn the loss of Lars and wish to extend
our deepest sympathy to his family.
Brita and Sven-Eric Cronquist

January 9, 2013

Lars you never focused on problems but simple, smart solutions for everyone!
You will be badly missed. Jan and Marga

Jan Meijer

January 9, 2013

We send our condelences to the Bjerde family. Best regards from cousins still living in Lars birthplace, Asenhoga of Sweden.

Olof Forsberg

January 9, 2013

Our deepest condolences to Lars family.

Pernilla Almén, Maria Ekström and Monica Lundkvist, MFA, Stockholm, Sweden

January 9, 2013

You left this world much too early, Lars! We needed you here for many more years. We will miss you deeply!Sven-Olof and Anita

Sven-Olof Petersson

January 8, 2013

Lisa Svensson, Stockholm, Sweden

January 8, 2013

Nancy and Jam-Erik Andersson, Stockholm, Sweden

January 8, 2013

Eva and I send our condolences and prayers to his family. He will be missed by us and his numerous friends worldwide. We feel privileged to have known him.

Gordon & Eva Goranson

January 7, 2013

Lars my dear & good Friend,
thank you for all facinating and positive moments together the last few years - hope you will guide me from the big blue skies above my head even in the future!
R.I.P. /Owe

Owe Wagermark

January 7, 2013

Our deepest condolences.

Patrick Svenburg

January 7, 2013

We send our sincere condolences to the Bjerde family and Susan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lars will be fondly remembered!

Trish Chandler, Diana Greer and Kathleen DiMeglio
MacNair Travel

January 7, 2013

Bodil Millberg

January 7, 2013

Anders and Brita Magnusson, Bangkok, Thailand

January 6, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person, dear friend and wise mentor. Will love you and miss you always. I'm grateful for all the opportunities I had to work with Lars on so many important programs that created numerous new business relations and partnerships between Sweden and the U.S. I learned so much from Lars.

My deepest sympathies to Lars family and friends. Words won't suffice so please know that you are all in my thoughts.

Gunilla Girardo

January 6, 2013

My condolences to the family. Lars and I worked together during many years at STC.

Lena Hansson

January 5, 2013

Bente och Bengt Jaensson, Port St. Lucie, Florida

January 5, 2013

Asa-Britt and Nigel Bradshaw, Karlshamn, Sweden

January 5, 2013

Joseph & Bernadette. Carlow. Ireland.
We sadly mourn the loss of Lars Bjerde.
A great friend, a true family man,and a gentleman.

January 5, 2013

The House of Sweden team would like to express its sincere condolences to the family of Lars Bjerde on his passing. We were so fortunate in that Lars had his office here at House of Sweden for many years, and we will all forever remember his larger than life personality - touching so many lives with his joy, professionalism and seemingly endless energy.

In deepest sympathy, Cecilia Browning, General Manager, House of Sweden

January 4, 2013

Cecilia and Anders Julin, Madrid, Spain

January 4, 2013

The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce network extends its sincere condolences to the family of Lars Bjerde on the passing of such a dynamic individual. We in the SACC network will not forget the many laudable achievements and will miss the close fellowship we have had with Lars throughout the past decades.

In deepest sympathy, Bradley J. Olson, Chairman, SACC-USA and SACC-DC and Therese Lindé, President, SACC-USA.

Bradley Olson

January 4, 2013

Britt-Marie and Andy Paul

January 4, 2013

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