May God bless you and your...
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Barbara is one of the nicest people I know. May she rest in peace..
Penny Edwards
January 23, 2026 | Friend


Sacramento, California
1933 - 2025
Barbara Ely Bird Berger, 92, speech pathologist, died Dec. 6, 2025, at her home in Sacramento from complications of lymphoma. She was born on Nov. 15, 1933 to Selma M. Ely and Dr. Roy M. Bird in Magnolia, AR. Barbara graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1955 and later received her Masters in Speech...
Read MoreMay God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Barbara is one of the nicest people I know. May she rest in peace..
Penny Edwards
January 23, 2026 | Friend
Rose, you and the family are in our prayers. Barbara was a bight line for us and a special friend.
Bob and Nancy
January 23, 2026 | Friend

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Dave Nisbet and Family
January 08, 2026
RIP Aunt Bee, you were loved and will be missed!
Tom Nisbet
January 07, 2026 | Family
My memory of Barbara is mostly from our delegation trip in 1997 to Benedictine of women and men in Tanzania. Our visits were an outreach from The Alliance of International Monasticism U.S.A. Barbara and John Berger, her husband, added so much faith, interest, compassion and laughter in our group. Later they generously gave mission appeals to raise needed funds to help new monasteries to survive and thrive in various third world countries. Over the years, staying in touch with Barbara and...
Sr. Marian Wehler, OSB
January 03, 2026 | Friend
Love and strength to Rose and her siblings & family after a year of losing both parents; may this season of mourning and celebration be healing.
Ched and Elaine
January 03, 2026 | Friend
Both John and Barbara played a big part in the lives of the Mensch family. They were Godparents to our youngest sister Amy and spent a lot of time with our parents and us as a family. Barbara was a lovely and kind woman who was always a joy to see, she will be missed. Condolences to Rose, Joe and Katie.
The Mensch Family
December 31, 2025 | Family
Photo and obituary captured Barbara beautifully Everyone should have a "BB" in her/his life! I cherish the warm, cozy times spent in her welcoming presence. Thank you dear friend, for walking across my life. Love to Rose, Katie,Joe and their families XO Pam Peacock
Pam Peacock
December 31, 2025 | Friend