Darlene Berg

Dear Don and family,

Darlene will be in our hearts for as long as we live. We look forward to a reunion, one day, in the Great Beyond.

Love, Barb and Stan Rutner

Back in the late 1950s, I met Darlene in an educational psychology class at the University of Illinois. I remember how she laughed. The world will miss that fun laugh of hers.

Darlene will always be a happy memory for me. She was one of my favorite tenants in the ICB family when I was the manager. We also played golf (she well, I not so) and her Christmas poems were always looked forward to and usually brought a tear to my eyes. Haven't be in touch in years, but she has always been in my mind and heart. You will always be special, Darlene!

To Dr. Berg & family. Darlene was a long-time friend, although we saw one another less often in recent years. Torch was an invigorating person to be with during our high school careers, and a source of many fond memories. It is sad to hear of her passing, but a comfort to know that she is beyond pain. Our thoughts are with you all. Love -- Tom & Carol Warne, Fairfield CA

A slight shock and yet not. I really liked and admired Darlene and valued her as a friend even though we saw little of each other in recent years. The last time was when we sat next to each other as we rode down in the bus from the Mountain Play several years ago, it is a precarious windy ride. I remember we talked about our kids, the time we skied at Tahoe, Larkspur and especially her lovely colorful deep paintings. I know she suffered these last few years.I will remember her bright smile,...

Dear Darlene,

Borne on angels' wings and having left mortal things behind, you are now free to reach out with clearer sight to those you cherish who have gone before.

You have been in our thoughts and prayers since the beginning of your brave journey. Thank you for enriching our lives with your beautiful Christmas poems and the wisdom you shared with us over the years as we all, hopefully, grew wiser with you.

While you're body is no longer with us, the light...

Darlene and I were neighbors across the hall at our studios in Sausalito. We had good conversations, and fun wrangling with her new camera. I remember the sadness we shared when she decided she would never have the capacity to stretch her own canvas again, and gave me her canvas stretcher. I told her I would keep it for her. It is in my drawer ... She is in my heart.

Dr. Berg,
My prayers are for you and your loved ones. Darlene was so kind and friendly to me whenever we spoke. That is how I will always remember her. May your memories bring comfort and peace to you and your family.
~Lea Orlandi

Darlene was absolutely wonderful in every way - gracious, kind, welcoming, strong, talented. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. The light she brought to the world will live on, though, in the family that carries on, remembers, and loves her.