Alfred Berg

1920 - 2016

Alfred Berg obituary, 1920-2016, Saskatoon, SK

Alfred Berg

1920 - 2016

BORN

1920

DIED

2016

Alfred Berg Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 3, 2016.
Alfred Berg
December 22, 1920 – May 2, 2016
It is with sadness that the family of Alfred Berg announces his passing on May 2, 2016. Alfred was predeceased by his wife Audrey in 1998, his step son Rick Pearson in 2006 and his sister Gertie in 2008. He leaves as survivors his daughter Judy Walker (Jim) of Saskatoon, son Gord (Michelle) of Saskatoon, step daughter Donna Pearson (Rick) of Sherwood Park AB, step son Terry Pearson (Debbie) of Wetaskiwin, AB, step daughter Brenda Farrer (Carmen) of Ninette, MB and niece Lorraine Ratzer (Gerald) of Westmount QC. Seven grandchildren, their spouses and nine great grandchildren round out his family. Two grandchildren and four great grandchildren surround Donna: Kim Lundell (Tyler, Aimee) of Sherwood Park, AB; Alan and Lindsey Pearson (Brady, Aspyn) of Sherwood Park AB. Three grandchildren and five great grandchildren encircle Terry: Janelle and Carl Graw (Madelyn, Edward, Oliver) of Edmonton AB; Trevor and Kathy Pearson of Edmonton AB; Ashley and Tyler Hutchinson (Mya, William) of Edmonton AB. The two youngest grandchildren (Ty, Katie) are the pride and joy of Gord and Michelle. Alfred was born in Delisle to parents Juel and Annie Berg who predeceased him in 1955 and 1978 respectively. Alfred grew up on the family farm south of Delisle where he farmed until 1992. He continued to live on the farm until his 94th birthday when he moved to Saskatoon to live with Judy and Jim. Alfred attended Delisle High School where he excelled in both athletics and academics, receiving his Grade 12 diploma in 1938. Some of Alfred's fondest memories were those of playing hockey, particularly on the frozen ponds around Delisle with the Bentley brothers. In 1940-41, Alfred played for Father Athol Murray and the Notre Dame Hounds in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. He always had great stories to tell about his experience at Notre Dame. Alfred's hockey pursuit was interrupted in order to serve his country in World War II. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 and was stationed on the island of Bella Bella, BC to patrol the Pacific coast. After being discharged from the service in 1945, Alfred was picked up to play on the Laura Beavers Intermediate A team along with Doug Bentley and several other NHL players. They won the Western Canada Intermediate Championship beating the Canmore Briqueteers 3 games to 2. Alfred's final and most cherished hockey memory was playing on a backyard rink with Ty and Katie each Christmas until he was 93. At 94, he finally decided to retire from the game he loved. In February 2016, Alfred moved to the Veterans Village at Sherbrooke until his death. Alfred's family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Sherbrooke, and in particular, the caregivers in Korea House for their exceptional care. There will be a grave side service open to family and friends at 11:00am on Monday May 9 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those attending are encouraged to wear their favourite hockey jersey. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Veterans Village. Arrangements entrusted to Acadia-McKague's Funeral Centre (Saskatoon, SK, 306-955-1600).

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Loralee Windrim (Bailey)

May 8, 2016

Dear Judy and Gord, my deepest sympathies to you both on the passing of your Dad. May you find comfort in all your special memories you shared with your Dad.

May 6, 2016

My thoughts are with you Judy and family. Keep all the memories close and remember him as the amazing man he was.

Sigfrid Nordfjellmark

May 6, 2016

Our thoughts are with all the Berg family over there. By Alf's death there are no first couisins of my father left. Our deepest sympathies to you all from relatives in Norway.

Kristy Ostafichuk

May 5, 2016

My thoughts & prayers are with you all. May your memories spent together get you through the days ahead. Take Care.

Joanne & Jim Richardson

May 5, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Berg family on the passing of your Dad and Grandfather. What a wonderful photo of Alf! His smile is mirrored by both Judy and Gord.

Jay, Kami and the boys

May 4, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers to Gord and Michelle and Judy and Jim and your families during this difficult time.
May you remember all the good times and smile about how much happiness he brought to your lives.

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