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Kerry Behrendt Obituary

Kerry Noelle (Barnett) Behrendt Tragically lost her life in Roseville, CA. Mercy High, class of '89. Survived by parents, Carolyn Popoff and James Barnett; husband, Tod and children, Jorji and Jake Breeler and Danielle Behrendt. Service March 1, 2007, 2pm, Lutheran Church of Granite Bay, 6365 Douglas Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of the children can be sent to: Behrendt-Breeler Children's Fund, Butte Bank, 237 W. East Ave., Chico, CA 95926.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Feb. 28, 2007.

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TB

February 27, 2021

You’ll always be loved and missed❤

Kelly

November 21, 2016

Thinking of you Kerry as I do quite often. You are missed and forever loved my friend.

Tod

April 18, 2014

Hey you,
For some reason I looked at this today.
I remember why I stopped reading because it hurt so much..
What a lot of change since that horrific day in Feb 2007!!
Rach and Court are going to be mommies..
They will be great and part of that is because of the love you blessed them with.
Jorji Ann is such a beautiful , talented young lady poised to grad high school.
Jake Ryan is a strapping young lad.
I wish I saw them more!!
And our Dani Girl is an incredible young clone of you .
Her mannerisms..
She sleeps with her knees bent.
You blessed her with a faith.
And then.. There's your hub..
I never thought I'd heal..
The ache still lives..
But you found me someone!!
I'm once again happy..
Thank you.
My faith.. Is strong..because of you..HE KNOWS!!
Watch over us.
We all love and miss you

Rachel Behrendt

November 1, 2013

Hey Kerry, sure am missing you. I'm having a baby, but of course you already know that. I know you helped God decide what angel to bless me with. I wish you were here to experience this with me. Gonna be hard without you. Watch over the baby when it is here. I love you

February 21, 2013

thinking of you today Kerry. miss you. reeba

Nancy Bishop

April 23, 2012

Hey Ker . . . Thinking of you. I remember 17 years ago thinking how great it would be if I had another baby girl and we could raise them together. Maybe Shannon and Jorji's paths will cross again one of these days. Anthony finally admitted that he cut his lip on the knife you gave him when he was a ring bearer. LOL . . . only took 20 years! I miss you, my friend.

Jenna Curtan

October 19, 2011

Miss you more and more everyday... It was truly a blessing to have to as a part of my life and to be friends with Jorji.

Jenna Curtan

October 19, 2011

miss you more and more every day, it was truly a blessing to have you as a part of my life and to be friends with jorji.

Kelly

October 15, 2011

I saw your beautiful Jorji the other day. She reminds me of you, she always has. The thing I remember most about you Kerry is how much you loved your children. I miss you and I think of you always.

your #1 daughter Jorji

July 18, 2011

Summers been really busy...homework over the summer? only in high school. love and miss you.

Rachel Behrendt

June 24, 2011

Kerry, I miss you so much. There is so much I wish I could talk to you about. Love you

Kimberly Chiu

February 18, 2011

Thinking of you, Ker, especially today.

Carole Gonzalez

December 20, 2010

Kerry Noelle-------------Can't help hearing the word Noel this time of the year and thinking about you. We almost named you Noel Kerry. I always have Christmas decorations that say Noel. Love you, Mom

love your #1 daughter Jorji

August 29, 2010

i wish u were here tonight...school and volleyball are so much to deal with right now and i really miss u...there's so much your missing and its not fair.

Your hub

August 23, 2010

Miss you

love your #1 daughter

August 22, 2010

Just started high school on wednesday...i wish you were there to drop me off and come to my volleyball games. We all miss you.

Courtney

August 21, 2010

We all miss you...things arent the same. i love you.

Rach

August 18, 2010

Love you Kerry. We sure do miss you, wish this didn't have to happen... Watch over us kids and dad like I know you are.

Jake Breeler

August 16, 2010

Hey Mom. I miss you every day and still can't believe it's been three years since you have passed away. You will forever be the greatest Mom in the world.

Your son,

Jake

August 16, 2010

Love you Mom.

Jake

July 6, 2010

Thinking of you and missing u on this day Ker. We miss u

your brother, TJ

June 23, 2010

Heres a picture

<3 Jorji

June 23, 2010

I just graduated 8th grade a couple weeks ago and really wish that you could have been there...I wish that I could say that I remember all the good times but I feel them all fading and slipping away...please help me remember what I'm so close to losing.

Courtney

June 22, 2010

Really missing you lately. Big time in my life and really wish you were around. Not a day goes by i don't think of you. I love you.

February 28, 2010

WE WANTED TO SAY HI.
LOVE AND MISS YOU
DANI AND DADDY

February 18, 2010

Kerry,

Didn't want the day to get away without wishing you a Happy Birthday.

Love,

Bruce

October 30, 2009

DANI IS PANTHER OF THE MONTH.YOU'D BE SO PROUD

Courtney

August 25, 2009

Hey Kerry,
missing you a lot lately. DAni started kindergarten and im a senior! Sounds crazy huh! Finally got my car and really wish you were here to share these experiences. I'm taking care of ur baby and she still talks about you every day. We all do. I think of u every day and a day will never go by that I don't. Please keep watching over us. I love you soo much

YOUR DANI GIRL

August 19, 2009

I'M IN KINDERGARTEN MOMMY.I MISS YOU EVERY DAY.

Rach

August 7, 2009

Well Kerry... I turn 21 on Monday.. wish you were here.. I know just what you would say to me. It hurts not having you here to share the special day with me. Gonna take Dani to her first day of school on Monday too, that'll be hard without you, but everyday is hard without you. Continue to watch over us. I love you

July 24, 2009

WE'RE MOVIN'TOMORROW.JUST DAN AND ME.
WISH YOU WERE HERE.
143 XO YB

ME

June 8, 2009

HEY BABY..LIKE EVERYDAY,I MISS YOU
143 XO YB

Rach

April 7, 2009

Love you Kerry... needing you lately...

TOD & THE KIDS

February 27, 2009

WE ALL MISS YOU.

Kelly

February 21, 2009

Thinking of you Kerry. Wishing you were here.

Courtney

February 18, 2009

Hey Kerry,
Its your birthday today and I really wish you were around for this. 3 more days and you have already been gone for 2 years. I can't believe it. i really miss you and love you

February 18, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Rach

February 7, 2009

We think of you everyday and miss you all day everyday... still can't belive that you are gone.. i need some answers. love you

TOD

February 4, 2009

SIGNIN THE BABY UP FOR KINDERGARTEN.WISH YOU WERE HERE TO SEE HER ON HER 1ST DAY..SEND HER SOME LOVE..SHE DESERVES IT.SHE MISSES YOU .STILL ASKS AND MISSES YOU EVERY DAY.

Rach

January 9, 2009

Miss you.... love you

TOD

December 26, 2008

WE HAD CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU
AGAIN..IT'S 1 AM ...RACH,COURT, AND I ARE STILL UP..DANI IS ASLEEP.SHE HAD A GOOD DAY.CHRISTMAS WITH EVERYONE WAS GOOD..OF COURSE WE ALL MISSED YOU.THINGS WILL NEVER BE LIKE THEY WERE.WE'LL GO ON CAUSE WE HAVE TOO.WE ALL MISSED YOU TODAY..MERRY CHRISTMAS MAMA...

Courtney

December 21, 2008

Kerry,
Christmas is alomst here and it just isn't the same without you. There will always be something missing. I miss watching the Christmas Story with you 50 million times during the christmas season, and lining up all our our stockings that you and i went to buy together and made them. Dani and I saw the boxes of pur xmas stuff the other night and it made me sad because you got so into decorating the house and making it look so nice. I miss that. I miss you. DAni talks about you every day, and so do the rest of us. I saw Jake and Jorji the other day and they are so grown up. Jorji is a mini you and Jake issuch a good kid. There is so much I wish
I could talk to you about, things will really never be the same again. Watch over us and keep us going Ker. Give us the strength to get through another Christmas without you. Keep us going with thoses little signs that we get. Also keep Dani and I safe as we fly together home from Oregon together. I love yopu so much Kerry and think of you ALL the time. You'realways in my heart. I miss you

HUB

December 19, 2008

DANI HAS A CHRISTMAS PROGRAM TONIGHT.SHE'S SINGING CHRISTMAS SONGS.YOU'D BE DOING HER HAIR PERFECTLY AND HAVE HER DRESSED TO THE T'S.SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL ..SHE LOOKS LIKE YOU.YOU'D BE VERY PROUD OF HER.SHE MISSES YOU SO MUCH.I DON'T EVER KNOW HOW TO EXPLAIN TO HER WHY YOU'RE NOT HERE.SHE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND.NO ONE DOES.EVERYONE,AGAIN,WILL ALL MISS YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.YOU MADE EVERYTHING FAIR FOR ALL THE KIDS.YOU ALWAYS DID SO MUCH FOR EVERYBODY.WE ALL MISS YOU.I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I MISS YOU.WORDS COULD NEVER DESCRIBE LIFE WITHOUT YOU.MERRY CHRISTMAS HON.

Kelly

November 29, 2008

I talked to my dad about you yesterday Kerry. I'm destroyed after losing Brandon and so mad at the world. There is too much pain and sadness in people's lives Kerry. I just don't know what to do. Why would God take my son Kerry? I don't understand it. I miss you~I really do. Love you~

YOUR HUB

November 21, 2008

HEY YOU,1 YEAR 9 MONTHS AND FOREVER SINCE WE LOST YOU.IT'S GETTIN WORSE NOT BETTER.WE ALL MISS YOU EVERY SECOND.YOU'RE FOREVER LOVED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN

Rachel Kathleen

November 2, 2008

Hey Kerry...
Well going through this surgery I had was hard without you... I held your necklace the whole time though... I miss you a lot, and wish you were here with us. Last week I went up there and surprised Dani, and she talked about you all day both days I was with her. We all miss you so much. I love you Kerry and I know you are always on my side.

Kelly

September 13, 2008

God Kerry, I didn't understand what happened to you, and I sure don't understand why God took my Brandon. Please help my boy in Heaven Kerry. I know he will remember and trust you...

Kelly

September 8, 2008

Brandon went to Heaven Kerry....please take care of him for me....I am feeling sadness beyond words and I don't know what to do....please hug him for me in heaven...I wasn't done raising him Kerry, and I don't know what to do...

daughter #1

August 21, 2008

Hi mom i don't really know what to say but Hi. I start 7th grade on Monday and I wish that you could be there to walk me to my first class...
hey just remember seasoned four.
love you and miss you!!!

TOD

August 20, 2008

TIME WILL HEAL..THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE KEEPS TELLING ME.
A YEAR AND A HALF HAS PAST AND I STILL AM IN THIS FUNK I JUST CAN'T SHAKE IT.YOU WERE MY ENTIRE LIFE, AND OUR FAMILY...ALL OF THE KIDS ....WAS MY GREATEST JOY.I DON'T HAVE THAT ANYMORE AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.THE KIDS MISS YOU.I CAN'T EVEN DESCRIBE MY EMPTINESS WITHOUT YOU.I MISS YOU BABY
143-XO-YB

your oldest daughter

August 12, 2008

My birthday wasn't the same without you.. emotional day for me... love you

DANI GIRL

August 12, 2008

WE'RE BACK IN PRESCHOOL MOMMY.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY

Sue

August 6, 2008

Hey Ker...
I miss you so much today.. I saw Michelle at our new Middle School, It really makes me sad your not here! I really wish you were! I thought this would get easier... Well its harder now then it was before! Send me a hug I could use it today!

HUB

August 5, 2008

ALL OF THE FAMILY IS AT BRUCE AND DEB'S.DANI IS HAVING A GREAT TIME.I'M SURE IT MAKES HER FEEL HAPPY JUST LIKE SHE DID WHEN YOU WERE HERE.WISH YOU WERE.YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL.
143-XO-YB

Courtney Behrendt

July 30, 2008

Hey Kerry,
really missing u!!!
were going to grampa's this weekend and wish u were coming too.
my life hasnt been the same without you, something is always going to be missing since you arent here. miss you a lot and love you bunches!!!

July 29, 2008

SHE'S REALLY ASKING ABOUT YOU ALOT ..I DON'T KNOW IF SHE WILL EVER GET OVER THIS..SHE'S BEEN CRYING FOR YOU MORE THAN USUAL.PLEASE SEND HER SOME LOVIN' HONEY.SHE DESERVES IT.SHE DOESN'T DESERVE HER SADNESS.

Rachel Kathleen

July 10, 2008

Hey Kerry... miss you... hope you're watching on all of us. Thanks for keeping me safe in Cabo. I was thinking the whole time how much i wish I could share this trip with you. When I asked for your help that one night, and you gave me the noise you made me feel so much better. I love you!

YB

July 8, 2008

YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN AN AUNT TODAY...WE WERE AT SUTTER ROSEVILLE AND REMINDED ME SO MUCH OF OUR DEAL .I'M SURE YOU'RE HERE BUT WE WOULDA MADE
A GOOD AUNT AND UNCLE.YOU WERE GOOD AT EVERYTHING.I SAW OUR ROOM WHERE DANI WAS BORN.GOOD MEMORIES..YOU GAVE ME THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE,YOU KNOW THAT DAY.MISS YOU KID,

THE HUB

June 23, 2008

THE BABY'S BACK AT BREAKAWAY...
SHE'S WITH YAYA SO I'M SURE THAT MAKES HER HAPPY AS WELL AS
BRINGING BACK GOING WITH YOU.MORE TIME GONE BY BUT STILL THE SAME...SHE ASKS ABOUT YOU
AND SMILES WHEN I BRING YOU UP EVEN THOUGH IT SADDENS HER ALSO.MISS YOU

143-XO-YB

June 17, 2008

SHE'S IN SWIMMING LESSONS SO KEEP AN EYE ON HER AND ENJOY HER SMILES AND LAUGHTER.SHE REMEMBERS SWIMMING WITH MOMMY.WISH YOU WERE HERE.

YOUR HUSBAND

June 13, 2008

OUR SWEET CHILD HAD HER 1ST GRADUATION CEREMONY YESTERDAY.
ODD WHERE IT WAS.SO CLOSE..AS SHE STARED INTO SPACE I WONDER IF YOU CAN SEE HER.I KNOW SHE WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU.SHE BADLY NEEDS TO BE SPARED THIS PAIN SO WHAT DO I DO?SEND HER SOME LOVE PLEASE..SHE DESERVES IT.YOU ARE SORELY MISSED EVERY SECOND.WE ALL MISS AND LOVE YOU.

Your daughter Courtney

June 10, 2008

Hey Kerry, been missing u a lot lately as usual. We had Dani's 4th birthday party the other day, and it just wasn't the same without you, you should have been there to give her the party. It has been rough without you in my life at some big times, i got my license a while ago, im working, and now im a junior! Only 2 more years left!! All of us kids are growing up and having important stuff going on, and i really wish you could be here for us. Dani started preschool, Jorji is a teenager, Dean just turned 7, Rach will be going to cabo soon and could really use your advice for that, becasue you always gave the best advice, and then Jake, he is playing basketball and doing so good, you were always his biggest fan, as you were at all the rest of us kid's games.
You made such and impact on my life Kerry, and I feel I am a stronger person because of you, and all the advice you have given me. I always knew that if i needed to talk to someone, you would always be there for me, and i know that you still are because whenever im struggling with something, i talk to you, and everything seems to magically get better. I have received many signs from you when i have asked for them, but my best one is when the falling star fell when i had just asked you for a sign, and as you know, that happened to me dad and rachel on gramma's funeral day. There is always going to be an empty place in my heart for you, and that will NEVER go away. YOu were probably the best person i have ever met! Danielle asks for you every day, and constantly talks about you. Her room is full of pictures of her Mommy. Send some love her way. Also, give dad the strength to deal with her, because we all know she can be a little challanging at times!!haha!
I love you soooo much Kerry and miss you dearly. i know that the day i get where you are, you will be standing there smiling beautifully at me with open arms, and i long for that. Please keep giving me the signs i have gotten, it is very comforting to know you are always with me. I love you very much!

TOD

June 6, 2008

TOMORROW WE CELEBRATE OUR BABY'S 4TH IN A PARTY WITH HER FRIENDS AND FAMILY.THERE IS STILL AN EMPTY SPACE WITHOUT YOU.I DON'T THINK THAT WILL EVER CHANGE.SHE ASKS ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY.I HOPE YOU CAN STILL FEEL ALL THE LOVE THAT IS FOCUSED ON YOU.JUST NOT THE PAIN OF YOUR LOSS.I PRAY THAT YOU ARE WRAPPED IN OUR LORDS ARMS .143-XO-YB

TOD

May 30, 2008

THE BABY IS GOIN TO DISNEYLAND.I
WANTED US TO BRING HER THERE.EVERYTHING IS ALWAYS DIFFERENT.WHEN IS THAT GOING TO CHANGE?WE ALL STILL MISS YOU.EVERY DAY
143/XO/YB

your oldest daughter

May 21, 2008

I love you Kerry... Missing you right now....

TB

May 4, 2008

STARTIN' PRESCHOOL TOMORROW.WISH YOU WERE HERE

YB

May 2, 2008

HAD ANOTHER SAD ONE FOR THE KIDS.MOVIN OUT OF THE HOUSE I THOUGHT I'D GIVE STUFF TO THOSE WHO COULD USE IT.
RACHEL'S FRIEND IS BORROWING THE BABY'S ROCKER.THAT WAS ROUGH.KINDA SAD SEEIN' OUR HOUSE SO EMPTY.HONESTLY,IT'S BEEN EMPTY FROM THE DAY YOU LEFT US HONEY.
WE ALL MISS YOU TERRIBLY.DON'T THINK THAT'LL EVER CHANGE.

DANI GIRL

May 1, 2008

WE HAD MY BITHHDAY MOMMY.I MISSED YOU.I WISH YOU WERE HERE.I'M GETTIN REAL BIG.I MISS YOU MOMMY.I LOVE YOU

YB

April 2, 2008

HEY HON,
STILL MISSIN' YOU EVERYDAY..
I'M TRYIN WITH DAN...
I ALWAYS KNEW HOW GREAT YOU WERE WITH HER..
NEVER THOUGHT SHE WOULDN'T HAVE YOU..
SHE GOT CHEATED..
WE ALL DID..
YOU ARE MISSED EVERY MINUTE..
STILL LOVING YOU

Rachel Behrendt

March 28, 2008

Hey Kerry.... Missing you everyday still. Even though it has been a year 1 month and 7 days, it seems like a lifetime since I have been with you. Nothing is the same.. I have been going through some things and would like to have talked to you about it, just please always listen to me in my prayers k... Be with me please while I am going through these hard times, and please help me be more understanding about my life right now.
A couple girlfriends and I are going to Cabo in July! Mom and Dad are worried, which is understandable, just please make sure I am safe :] Wish I could be able to share that with you, I know how excited you would be for me :]
Everyone is getting sooo big, you wouldn't believe it! I am planning on transfering to San Diego State next summer. Well Kerry always remember I love you and I miss you, hope you are always looking down on us and guiding us in the right direction. Please be there with Dad, he is having a hard time; he misses you and loves you so much. Send him something or let him know you are with him, please, for me. Even if it just means the hat falls off the stand :] I love you Kerry, you are always and forever my step mom and my best friend.

Nancy

February 27, 2008

Oh Kerry . . . I still have such a hard time believing you're really gone. Weird daycare things happen and my first thought is to call you, knowing you would totally understand. I miss you so much. I hate it that our girls aren't growing up together like we had planned they would. Shannon is such a little lady now and I know Jorji must be too. My mom passed away on February 1st. I was with her during her passing and I told her you would be there to welcome her. Sweet Kerry, you were so very loved. I miss you . . . every day I still miss you.

Rach

February 26, 2008

I love you Kerry

Sue Ramirez

February 22, 2008

Hey Hon,
Miss you...Yesterday was here and gone! I see it as such a gift to have known you and still feel cheated to have had that gift taken away. I saw Dani today, she looks like you, It made me sad. I so wish I would have seen what was happening to you! I always thought of you as my mentor. You always had time for everyone, you rarely turned anyone away. Such a gift. Love and miss you Ker.

KERRY'S HUSBAND

February 22, 2008

TO ANYONE WHO SIGNS OR JUST LOOKS AT THESE PAGES,I HOPE EVERYONE REALIZES THE POWERFUL IMPACT THAT KERRY HAS HAD ON SO MANY LIVES.
WE ALL WERE BLESSED TO KNOW KERRY AND HAVE HER IN OUR LIVES AS SHORT AS THAT TIME WAS.MAY ALL OF YOU WHO HAS BEEN KIND ENOUGH TO SIGN THIS BOOK BE TRULY BLESSED AND KNOW THAT IT HAS BEEN ROUGH FOR ALL OF US BUT LET'S PRAY THAT OUR LORD WILL LOOK AFTER THE BEAUTIFUL LADY WE KNEW AS KERRY,MY LOVELY WIFE.THANK YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS.

Your daughter, Rachel

February 21, 2008

A year today and I cant believe it still.. I miss you so much Kerry. This is a tough month and just please help me be strong. I love you and always will.. This thing is about to expire I think so I want to say a couple last things on here..
Kerry you were the best step mom ANYONE could EVER have. You were there for me whenever and wherever I needed you. Seriously, I have not met a better person in my entire life. You have made a mark in my life and I know that I am a better person because of you. You always made me feel so loved, good about myself, and you always let me know I could do anything I wanted if I put my heart to it. I will always have an empty place in my heart until I see you again. I watch the video that Bruce made for the funeral at least once a week. Thank you for being in my dreams and thank you for the special times that you remind me you are always watching over me. I get sad when I think about when I get married or when I have my babies, because when I have my mom and dad alongside me I always pictured you right there with me too, and since you will not be there in person I know you will be watching over me and in my heart. Please Kerry, always be with me. You truly are my hero and I thank you for everything you have ever done for me. You are the greatest mom, wife, best friend, person I know. I love you so much.....

Your daughter Courtney

February 21, 2008

Hey Kerry!! wow! A whole year has gone by right now! I remember the day when I heard what had happened to you just like it was yesterday! It will be one of the times of my life I will NEVER forget because I love you so much!! A lot has happened since you have been gone. I turned 16, and get my license next week! I really wish you were here to teach me how to drive because dad and mom freak out a little sometimes! lol! Dani is getting so big and so smart just like you, and she talks about you daily! Rach moved back home. Jorji had her first boyfriend, and Jake is still playing sports and is getting so big, and then there is Dean, he is really big, into sports, and misses you as well. Dad is taking good care of us, but would have been easier if you were here to help him. Life will never be the same. I will miss you the day I get married, and the day I have kids, I always expected that you were gonna be by my side in those future times, and I know that you still will be there, but in a different.
I have gotten many signs from you, from the times I miss you while I am in my room, and the tinkerbell that I gave you that is now in my room falls down. I know that that is your sign of telling me that you are with me. Also, the dreams Rach and I have about you talking to us and explaining what has happened. We get those a lot. Please be with me ALWAYS Ker, as I know you will, and keep giving me those signs. Give them to ALL of us.
It sure has been a LONG but FAST year, and we have all had a lot of pain. I miss you as much as I did today, than I did Feb. 21, 2007.
Please give me guidance and tell me how things should be done. This is almost my final "good bye" because this thing is coming off today. Please know that we all love and miss you more than you could ever imagine. It wasnt the same without you on Saturday in the City, it never will be.
I love you so much Kerry!
You are and always will be the WORLDS GREATEST STEPMOM and FRIENd!!!

YOUR HUSBAND

February 21, 2008

HEY MOMMA.........
THOSE WERE THE 1ST WORDS I SAID TO YOU 1 YEAR AGO TODAY.
LORD KNOWS THAT IF I KNEW WHAT WOULD TRANSPIRE A FEW HOURS LATER,I WOULD HAVE NEVER LET YOU GET UP FROM OUR SHARED MOMENTS TOGETHER IN OUR CHAIR.I'VE GONE OVER THINGS EVERYDAY...EVERYDAY...AND IT STILL DOESN'T COMPUTE.WHAT WAS IT?WHAT COULDN'T YOU TELL ME?WHAT WAS THE PAIN THAT TOOK YOU AWAY?WHY COULDN'T I HAVE SEEN SOMETHING OR
BEEN ABLE TO PREVENT US FROM BEING WHERE WE ARE TODAY?I'LL NEVER EVER STOP HURTING.THE PAIN WILL NEVER SUBSIDE.THE VOID IN MY HEART WILL NEVER HEAL.I LOOK TO THE LORD FOR STRENGTH.MY FAITH,WHICH YOU HELPED TO UNCOVER,IS HELPFUL BUT YOU
WERE MY FAITH,MY HOPE...SO NOW WHAT?
I GUESS THE SAME AS YESTERDAY....
YOU'RE GONE,I HOLD DANI,AND WE CRY AND MISS YOU TOGETHER.ALL THE KIDS MISS YOU.YOUR IMPACT ON OUR LIVES WILL LIVE FOREVER.EVERY TIME I LOOK AT DANI,I SMILE KNOWING THAT SHE WAS BROUGHT INTO THIS WORLD BECAUSE OF "US".SHE IS SO MUCH YOU AND I.WE WERE BLESSED TO BE GIVEN HER.I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE YOU.YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED BY ME.
143-XO-YB

Kimberly Chiu

February 19, 2008

Hi Ker,
Think of you often, especially yesterday. Cassidy and I talked yesterday about all the special memories we have of her days at her "home away from home."

After letting her hair grow for the past 8 years to nearly waist-length, Cassidy chopped off 12+ inches. Not quite the pixie cut she used to have, but fits her personality and style.

Miss you...

Your daughter Rachel Kathleen

February 18, 2008

Happy Birthday Kerry!! Its going to be a hard day without you here to celebrate it. We were all together Sunday for you.. Again, wasn't the same without you. I miss you more than life and can't believe it will be a year in 3 days. I love you, please always be with me like you are everyday... I miss you and I love you VERY much.

TOD

February 15, 2008

I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER THIS GETS POSTED BUT THAT DOESN'T MATTER.
WE'RE GOING TO THE CITY FOR A "FAMILY" GET TOGETHER BUT IT'S NOT FAMILY WITHOUT YOU.
THE KIDS ARE ALL STILL GRIEF STRICKEN.NOTHING IS BETTER.I'LL NEVER STOP HURTING.I DON'T UNDERSTAND.GUESS YOU'LL HAVE TO EXPLAIN IT TO ME SOMEDAY.I'LL MISS YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY...AS WELL AS EVERY DAY.
I LOVE YOU KERRY.143 XO YB

DANI GIRL

February 1, 2008

I LOVE YOU MOMMY.HOPE YOU'RE OK IN HEAVEN.I MISS YOU.
LOVE,
DANI

ME

January 21, 2008

ANOTHER MONTH GONE BY WITHOUT YOU...STILL HURTS.IT ALWAYS WILL..
I MISS YOU

HUB

January 8, 2008

THE HOLIDAYS WERE HARD WITHOUT YOU...WE ALL MISSED YOU..
IT WILL NEVER BE EASY WITHOUT YOU....
ALL MY LOVE IS STILL WITH YOU BABY

TOD

January 8, 2008

JUST SAYIN HEY..
SEND DAN A HUG.
SHE NEEDS IT.
WE ALL MISS YOU..
XO-143-YB

December 24, 2007

Merry Christmas Kerry . We miss you . I will meet you in my dreams again . We sit in front of the house in Antelope , a bottle of Corona and talk all night .
FF

Rach

December 18, 2007

P.S. Make sure to send down smiles and love to Dad. He really misses you and loves you always

Anthony Gonzalez

December 2, 2007

Ker,(sissy)
Thinking of ya..
Miss ya,
We all miss ya..
I know again we will see ya..
B-cuz we very much luv ya...
Anthony (Tony)

Kerry with her step daughters on her wedding

November 4, 2007

Tod and Kerry

November 4, 2007

Kerry and Family

November 2, 2007

Courtney

November 2, 2007

Hey Kerry, I have been having a tough time lately, and have been missing you so much! In my ID pouch for school I put in the picture of you, Rachel, and me from yours and dads wedding. Everyone says how pretty you were.
Dad might take me and Dani up to Grampa's this weekend and it always feels different when we go up there now. He misses you very much also. He talks about you all the time and says how he can never stop thinking about, as do the rest of us.
Things will never be the same without you Ker, and you will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart. I cherish all the memories we had together, and will never forget them.
I miss you and love you soooo much. You are worlds BEST stepmom EVER!!!
Luv ya!

TOD

October 31, 2007

HAPPY HALLOWEEN,
THE BABY IS DOROTHY.SHE LOOKS SOOO
CUTE.YOU WOULD HAVE MADE HER LOOK BETTER.
LITTLE THINGS LIKE A HAIR NOT BEING OUT OF PLACE JUST DON'T MATTER ANYMORE.
THE 1ST HALLOWEEN WITHOUT YOU WILL BE HARD FOR ALL OF US JUST AS EACH AND EVERY DAY IS.I'LL MISS TAKING TURNS TAKING HER AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND CHECKING CANDY BAGS AT THE END OF THE NIGHT FILTERING OUT THE CANDY WE LIKED BEST.
SHE CRIED FOR YOU LAST NIGHT.
I HATE THAT.
WE ALL MISS YOU.
ESPECIALLY ON THE FUN DAYS.
SEE YA

Rachel

October 27, 2007

We all miss you Kerry... this Thanksgiving is not going to be the same without you... Some of the best advice you have ever gaven me was when u me dad and dani went up to Grandpa's for Thanksgiving last year. I miss you and love you...

HUB

October 26, 2007

HEY KER,
TODAY WAS OUR DAY..
OUR BEGINNING..
OUR 1ST DAY..
IT WAS ALWAYS A SPECIAL DAY..
I REMEMBER LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY..
WE WERE SEPERATED TOO SOON..
I'LL NEVER FORGET WHAT WE... "US".. HAD...
I MISS YOU HON...
143-XO-YB

Jorji Breeler

October 24, 2007

Hi mom its jorji just saying i love you and miss you a lot. School is going fine and I've made lots of new friends.

TOD

October 19, 2007

KER,
HAVIN A TOUGH DAY TODAY.
EVERYTHING SEEMS TRYING.DO ME A FAVOR,SEND THE BABY SOME LOVE.SHE MISSES YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH

October 13, 2007

Hey you , I took out the decorations today and found Jessis old artwork with a picture att. All 5 Kids and YOU smiling while carving the pumpkin . We miss you so much .

TOD

October 12, 2007

HEY KER,
THE BABY'S REALLY MISSIN' YA TODAY....
PLEASE SEND A SMILE HER WAY.
SHE DESERVES IT..
EVERYONE CHANGED THE DAY YOU LEFT US..
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MISSED..ALWAYS..

HUB

October 3, 2007

JUST SAYIN HI CAUSE I MISS YOU...
WILL THIS EVER GET BETTER?
I MISS YOU BABY.
143 XO YB

DANIELLE NICOLE

September 30, 2007

HI MOMMY,IT'S YOUR DANI GIRL..
I JUST WANTED TO SAY I LOVE YOU.
DADDY IS HELPING ME TYPE THIS...

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