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Tawanna Martin-Bergen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 31, 2004.

Tawanna Martin-Bergen
Of San Rafael, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2004. She was 43 years old.
A resident of Marin since 1963, she is survived by her parents, Nathaniel and Barbara Martin; her 12 year old daughter, Tiana Bergen; two brothers, Kirk of Sacramento, and Keith of San Anselmo; a sister, Erica of Sacramento; ex-husband Reggie Bergen; four nieces; two nephews; and numerous extended relatives.
Memorial Services and a celebration of her life will be held on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Aldersgate Methodist Church, 1 Wellbrock Heights, San Rafael.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to the Tawanna Martin-Bergen Memorial Fund at any Westamerica Bank.
KEATON'S MORTUARY
San Rafael
415-453-0571

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April 12, 2004

Kirk Martin posted to the memorial.

April 7, 2004

betty kenney-cardinell posted to the memorial.

April 6, 2004

Tiffany (Elsbree) Archibald posted to the memorial.

16 Entries

Kirk Martin

April 12, 2004

Hello everyone!!!! Thank you for the wonderful stories about my sister, she has touched a lot of hearts. Tawanna, Wannie, T-Bone as she was called by so many people will be surely missed....As most of you know my sister has a 12 year-old daughter named Tiana, and knowone is going to miss her more than her. These stories of her mother are very comforting to her, so please keep the coming...Thank you very much. Kirk T martin

betty kenney-cardinell

April 7, 2004

my deepest sympathy for all who ever meet Tawanna. Not only her family but all who knew her. She was a great person with so much life to give.... I keep remembering her back in school i still see her hanging aroung with Twila and Tangie, they reminded me of the 3 musketeers. I have known her since they moved into our neighborhood all those years ago.and now the next generation comes to my house to play.i see her vigor for life in Tiana's eyes. She will be missed by so many... My deepest love and sincere sympathy to her family, i no longer walk by your house as i have moved to NY but i still have my family down around the corner on vendola and i see you in my memories from Ross Hospital where my Mom Ruth Kenney worked upatairs from Barb and the kids still play with my nephew Dylan. Please let me know if theres anything i can do and i will keep her and the family in my prayers... God Bless us each and every one.

Tiffany (Elsbree) Archibald

April 6, 2004

I am lost at words. My heart is crying. I just heard the tragic news, and am devistated. I first met Tawanna when I started working for Kaiser 14 years ago in the chartroom. She was an amazing woman with a heart of gold. I am deeply sorry for your loss- my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you soon find peace.

Janice (Parker) Kall

April 5, 2004

I grew up living next door to Tawanna and Erica, Keith and Kirk. We used to spend all day outside playing and Tawanna and I went to school together. We played with barbies and made secret forts and played with the other kids in the neighborhood. But the family outgrew the small house next door and moved away. I missed her a lot when she moved. I miss her even more now, knowing she is gone. So short a life for one so bright.

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leona Connaughton

April 3, 2004

so sorry to hear of your families loss. my heart goes out to you all at you time of sorrow.

Bernard Parks

April 2, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. Tawanna was always smiling, joking and having fun at work. I met T through my sister Marilyn. She had such a good soul. I offer my sympathy to you - her family - especially her daughter - your mama was liked by a lot of people, a lot and I was one of them...keep her memory close. God Bless.

Lorie Rhodes

April 2, 2004

Barbara, My heart is heavy with sadness for my friend "T". When I started in the chartroom she was one person I could count on for help. The fun and adventures that I had with her will be in my memory for ever. I will never talk about a chartroom story without including T and everything she brought to it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Reggie Bergen

April 1, 2004

NAT AND BARBARA AND THE FAMILY

With all the sorrow that I have im my heart to know that you have lost your daughter and I have lost a friend and of course Tiana has lost her mother but as we say I will will see you in the sky and that to the rest of the family keep your heads up and look to the sky for you will see her smile and her words of confort there are no word s to replace the loss that we have suffered but I know that Tawanna will us to be strong and move on because she ioss watching out for all of us. Reggie

Shirley Thompson

April 1, 2004

To The Martin's Family

I want to send my deepest sympathy in the lost of your daugther. God will see you thought this, be strong in the lord.

Rose Parish

March 31, 2004

Barbara & Nathaniel,& Family

James & I want to send our deepest sympathy in the lost of your daugether. This has to be one of the hardest things a parent has to face. Just remember God will make a way for all of you to get through this.

You are remembered in our prayers.

Rose & James Perryman

greg forgy

March 31, 2004

my dear family

it was 1966 when i first met the martin family. i got a job working with nat at ross general hospital as a pharmacy tech. i was fresh out of the air force and was overwhelmed with what i was seeing in this breath taking state of california. nat invited ne to have dinner at their home which was a small frame home on san anselmo ave in san anselmo. this was not a house but rather a home as i would soon find out. shortly thereafter the duplex next to them became available for rent(65$mo) and i moved next door to nat and barb, wannie, keith and bo-bo. our days were filled with sunshine and our night with peacefullness knowing we were there for each other. i would baby sit for nat and bard so they could get out for the evening to the east bay where nat usually spent his time cutting his friends hair, also saturday mornings guys would wait their turn on the front pourch for a hair cut. wannie was for the most part the quite one, helping with the chores in the house while we guys did things outside. when i moved to a larger apt i really didnt want to leave "my family" but i knew i needed to. when the martins moved to santa venetia nat told me i would always ahve a home at their home if i needed it. one day i would. i visited them often and sometimes wannie and i would just sit and watch tv and laugh and talk. i rmemeber her playing sports and going to see her play ball. i watched he grow into a young lady, a beautiful young lady but you tell her anything like that, she was just wannie. as some hard times found me i needed a place to stay and the martin home was opened to me. i was a family member, no different that anyone else and when it came the getting chewed out, i was no exception. we laughed, we cried, we shared our food, we shared the good and the bad. i have been so fortunate to know the martins. i too, have said her name over and over in my mind a million times since she left us wishing i could have made one more trip to nats house to see everyone but that is not to be for we never know when God will need us and call us. we certainly dont know how he will call us and we cannot prepare for the abrupt departure of our loved ones. even though im not there in body, i am with you family in my heart, my mind, my soul---and most of all in my prayers. trust in the Lord and have faith. God bless each and everyone who is there with you all. you are a very very loved family and im so blessed to have been a part of wannies family. i love you all your friend son brother, greg

Marilyn Parks-Mayes

March 31, 2004

Dear Barbara,

As you know I worked with Tawanna for a number of years in San Rafael at Kaiser, she was one of the best employees in the chartroom. Her ability to answer phones, take chart requests and pull charts was absolutely phenomenal. My heartfelt sympathy and to you, and your husband but most of all to Tawanna's precious daughter. May God bless and keep you all. Marilyn

Marie Garcia

March 31, 2004

Tawanna you were a great friend of mine from S.V. Middle thru S.R High. You will always be in my heart as the beautiful and strong woman I have always known for you to be. My prayers go out to all of your family and to your beautiful daughter,Tiana, who will smile your smile every day. RIP Tawanna and I will see you again one day and we will share all of our memories from school again. Luv and Peace. Marie Garcia-Williams (Buffy)

Barbara Johnson-Williams

March 31, 2004

Hi Nathaniel & Barbara,

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family during these very trying times,the passing of your Beloved Daughter,Twanna.

Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Sorrowfully yours,

jodi williamsonhorsman

March 31, 2004

I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. My love, thoughts and heart go out to all of you at this time.

I will never forget Tawanna and all the great times we had together, especially at Kaiser in the Chart Room.

My love and heart are with all of you.

Chet Sennette

March 31, 2004

I still cant believe shes gone, hoping/wishing there had been a mistake.I had not been in touch recently,but still the heartache & pain I have felt everyday since I was given the news has been debil- tating.I crack each time I see something that reminds me of her

or catch bits of conversation that

takes me back to one of our long talks,whenever I think about Tiana being robbed of her comfort & presence-left to go on w/o her mom

Bobbie & Nate having to endure the

pain of surviving one of their children,and Erica,Keith,Kirk and all of the kids losing Tawanna so

tragically.She had a good heart and kind spirit,the Lord acts in mysterious ways and he has called her home.When I composed myself after learning of this I called Erick and Ashley and we all felt

the tremendous loss,the kind that reminds us we are not promised another day so dont miss the opportunity to say"I Love You" and brings us all closer together.

Nate,Bobbie,Tiana,Erica, Keith,Kirk

Zavey,Natalie,Micha and JD please

know that you are all in my heart and prayers,& I know there is nothing I can do or say that will

ease your painful loss now,but if there is anything I can do to help

please dont hesitate to call.I am left w/nothing but good memories of laughin/clownin/talkin and that is how I will always remember Tawanna.

-Tawanna I know you'll be watchin,

keeping an eye on things like always

RIP and I'll see you when I get there.