Berna Deane Derrickson

Berna Deane Derrickson of Portland, Indiana, age 85, passed away on September 26th, 2025 in Portland. She was born in Decatur, Indiana to Glen and Grace McBride.

She graduated from Portland High School in 1958. She married Willard Lavon Derrickson on April 11th, 1959.

She is preceded in death by both parents Glen and Grace McBride, along with her husband Willard Derrickson.

She is survived by 4 children, Sheri Stigall (spouse Kelvin) of South Santa Ana, California, Les Derrickson (spouse Sandi Rodgers) of Portland, Indiana, Jim Derrickson (spouse April) of Portland, Indiana, Willi Derrickson of Summerville, South Carolina, step daughter Mary Woods, of Marion, Indiana. Along with 1 sister Jo Weiland and 2 brothers Marvin and Charles McBride. She has 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

She was a stay at home wife and mother. She was a caretaker of her family. She enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren. She had a special interest in Genealogy to keep track of her family history. She volunteered at Jay County Hospital for 16 years.

Visitation will be on Saturday October 4th from 9:00-10:00 am in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 10:00 am in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bryant, Indiana. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.