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Joan Berger Obituary
On January 29, 2005 at her residence. JOAN E. BERGER, beloved wife of Ken Berger; cherished daughter of Ben F. Courtright and the late Mary E. Courtright; loving mother of Deborah Elizabeth Pitts (Andrew), Natalie Joan Kellen (Dennis) and Stephen Kenneth Berger; dear sister of James and Wayne Courtright; grandmother of Zachary and Courtney Pitts and Jack Kellen. Family will receive friends at EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA on Sunday, February 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral service Monday, 11 a.m. at Truro Episcopal Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax, VA. Interment 2 p.m., Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 1 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1610, New York, NY 10119-0165.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diana Carew
March 8, 2005
Joan became a dear friend the moment I met her in her first days at Microsoft. Every meeting and conversation we had was filled with joy. Even when she shared the news of her illness, she wouldn't allow tears or sadness. She spoke so lovingly of her family and was so thrilled with her grandchildren! Joan was a special friend and inspiration--I will always remember her with a smile on my face. My thoughts are with all of you.
Ken Berger
March 1, 2005
Dear Friends
Thank you for you notes of sympathy. Joan lived life to its fullest and fought the good fight. She is in God's care now but we miss her. Your kind words and prayers mean a lot to the family and me.
Ken Berger, Clifton VA
Carrie Shirron Haverty
February 25, 2005
Dear Berger Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Joan Berger was such a wonderful part of my childhood. My memories of her are very dear to my heart. It meant so much to me that she came to my wedding. I was very touched. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Carrie Shirron Haverty
Gretchen Pimentel
February 24, 2005
Dear Natalie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your mother's photo in the paper is lovely. What a vibrant smile.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Pimentel and family
kathy Boggs
February 10, 2005
Ken and family, Jim has kept us all abreast of everything through my brother Mike. Joan is a beautiful spirit inside and out. Our thoughts are with you, Kathy and John Boggs
Carmen Oulahan
February 8, 2005
Dear Natalie and Family,
So many things I would like to say, I do believe there aren't enough words to tell you, your dad, siblings and rest of the family how sorry I am of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...and if you ever need anything Natalie I am here anytime of day or night. I remember you and your family fondly-
All my love...Carmen Oulahan
Carol Blythe
February 5, 2005
Ken,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Carol
Mary Pat Rolf
February 4, 2005
Ken and Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will always remember our time together in the 2ACR and Ft. Riley.
MaryPat Rolf
Col (ret) Myron and Dr. Deb Griswold
February 4, 2005
Dear Ken and children,
Mike and I were saddened to hear of Joan's passing. I remember our days at Ft. Riley. Joan was one of the most up-beat people. Always a smile and a kind word for all! The picture you published is exactly how we remember her. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Sincerely, Mike and Deb
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