Portland, Oregon
Bergman, Shirley Claire 92 Aug. 15, 1919 Oct. 09, 2011 Shirley Claire (nee Savinar) Bergman died Oct. 9, 2011. She was 92. A native and lifelong resident of Portland, Shirley was born Aug. 15, 1919, to Jacob W. and Bessie Abrams Savinar. Her girlhood home stood at the corner of Northeast 21st...
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What a lovely obituary and picture. Shirley always made me laugh. One of my favorite encounters was when she first saw my toe head son Phil, who was about a year old at the time. She exclaimed; "Leo! Leo! come look! Can you believe how beautiful he is!" The world is a lesser place without Shirley. She loved children and learning. A great combination.
Jean Fogarty
October 23, 2011 | Portland, OR
Dear Michael and Jill,
Your dear mother spoke of you often, so proud of you both and the grandchildren. She knew my mother Helene Goldman Houck many years ago, and when mother died, Shirley visited bringing something sweet from Helen Bernhards bakery, and consoled me lovingly.
When I last saw her, she seemed to know me and thanked me for coming. She was, indeed a special lady.
Elsa Olson (Portland, Or.)
October 18, 2011
I didn't know Shirley but I want to say I am sorry for your loss. Of all the obituaries I have read, this one caught my eye. It was so well written and she was so beautiful, I just had to comment. May your memories of her be of love, joy and laughter. A mother's love for her family cannot waiver whether on this earth or in another space and time.
My regards,
Stacy
Stacy F
October 13, 2011 | Lake Oswego, OR
Shirley was a dear soul. We were neighbors for about 20 years and have fond memories talking to her about anything and everything, especially our shared love of cats. Her cat Checkers was one of our favorites. May she rest in peace with Leo.
Jennie and Larry Street
October 12, 2011 | Portland, OR
dear family,
my thoughts were with you tuesday after-
noon as you were saying good-bye to
shirley and i was remembering mike and
jill as small children. peace and love,
liz
October 12, 2011
so sorry to hear about aunt shirley's passing. thinking of you all. now she is with her beloved cleo. david savinar
October 11, 2011
Mike, I was so sorry to read of the recent loss of your mother. Reading her lovely obituary brought back many memories of our own Portland youth. Lindsay Galen
October 11, 2011
Our world was a much better place because of Shirley Bergman's loving and caring spirit. She lives on through her children Jill and Michael and her grandchildren. It was a great gift to have known her.
With Love & Deepest Sympathy,
Robina Suwol
Robina Suwol
October 11, 2011 | Sherman Oaks, CA