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Bernard Norris "Bernie" Bakken

Bernard Norris "Bernie" Bakken obituary, Yellville, AR

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Bernard Bakken Obituary

Bernard Norris Bakken, 74

A Memorial Service for Bernard Norris "Bernie" Bakken, 74, of Yellville, Arkansas, will be 10AM Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Christ By The Lake Lutheran Church, with Reverend Mike Clark officiating.

Bernie died at home on June 7, 2014. Bernie was an engineer for JPL with the special distinction of working at the "famous" Area 51. He was an amateur pilot, avid photographer, and loved to travel. Bernie was a member of Christ By The Lake Lutheran Church, an volunteer for the North Arkansas Humane Society and served on the Board of Directors of the Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. Bernie's service will be attended by his grandson, Adam Bakken and Adam's mother, Tina Bragg of Summerville, SC, his church community, and many friends.

Memorials to Christ by the Lake Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services. Please visit our online guestbook/obituary at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

Published by Baxter Bulletin from Jun. 13 to Jun. 16, 2014.
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Bernie, you were many things, but most of all you were a friend to me and my son, Mark. I miss you and don't chase too many "Angels" around in Heaven ~

D. Smith

July 1, 2014

Sorry for your loss, Bernie was a wonderful man. I am local, if there is anything I can do to help, please contact me. Sincerely, Dewey Grantham.

Dewey Grantham

June 26, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss may the God of comfort be with you

NT

June 19, 2014

so sorry for your loss













S

June 15, 2014

Rest in peace.soon you will hear his voice. John 11:43;44

June 13, 2014

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