Don Berry

On the afternoon of July 27, 2016, Don Vernon Berry passed away at Sky Lakes Medical Center. At the time of his passing, he was being visited and comforted by family. Don was 71. He was born in Klamath Falls, Ore., on Jan. 16, 1945. He was the second of four children; the second son of Vernon and Marjorie Berry. Don was a 12-year senior at Henley High School after which he served in the United States Army. He then returned home to Klamath Falls to attend Oregon Institute of Technology, where he studied accounting. In 1966, Don married Kathleen Peters and they had two daughters, Jennifer and Tyson. In later years, he married Jacqueline King. Don was an active member of Klamath Christian Center, where he was a friend to many. He loved to participate in the worship services. He enjoyed being a part of the men's and children's ministries. He had a passion for cooking and traveling. Israel and South Africa were two of his favorite trips. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline, and his parents, Vernon and Marjorie. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer and Tyson; step-children, Kim, Amy and Chris; 10 grandchildren, Ethan, Megan, Qorban, Sara, Brett, Eric, Dana, Carly, Jackson and Madison; siblings, Ted, Lona and Gay; nephews, Eric and Quinn; and lifelong friend, Bill. Don's life will be celebrated in Klamath Christian Center at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016.