Don Berg passed away gracefully on February 6, 2014, at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle after a hard fought, 11 month battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a form of liver bile duct cancer.

He was the third child of Goldie L. Helmers and Sidney O. Berg. Don was born on December 13, 1940 in Jamestown, North Dakota and moved to Everett, Washington prior to his 2nd birthday.

Don is survived by his wife of 52 years, Diane, their daughter, Katherine Khile and her husband, Dan, his granddaughters: Stephanie and Allison Sherman and Kirsha Khile, his brother, Bert Berg and sister-in-law, Donna Berg and many nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to the Saint Mary Magdalen Building Fund, 8517 7th Ave. SE, Everett, WA 98208 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, WA/AK Chapter 12, 123 NW 36th St #100, Seattle, WA 98107.

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 8517 7th Avenue SE, Everett, WA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2014 at St. Mary Magdalen with a burial to follow the Mass at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a reception following the burial at the church.

Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Don, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Feb. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for DONALD BERG

18 Entries

February 19, 2014

Diane and Family - Please know you and your family are in our daily prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sue & Tom Gaffney

Lee & Barbara Burns

February 15, 2014

Dear Diane, we were so sorry to hear about Don. I will always remember his smile whenever we saw him at Church. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

February 14, 2014

Diane,

My thoughts and prayers are with you with the passing of you beloved Don. You and he were the perfect couple when it came to a lasting relationship. It was especially evident as I visited those few minutes with you and Don at our 50th E.H.S. reunion.

May God bless you and your family.

Dave Harbeck, Reno

Dianne Brandvold-Low

February 13, 2014

Diane our friend and long time childhood neighbor... Please know that you have our love and support always....
The Brandvold Families

Scott Bader

February 13, 2014

Don was a larger than life guy who brought a lot of happiness to a lot of people. His selfless giving to his community - SMM, the City of Everett, etc - is an extraordinary example. Your whole family is in our prayers, on behalf of the Bader family.

February 12, 2014

Dear Diane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Don was such a gentle and accomplished man. I admired both of you so much and you were his perfect soul mate. I could see it in both of your eyes at your 50th anniversary celebration.
May your many happy memories bring you peace now in the future.
Sincerely,
Carol Cassidy

Joan Sanderson Cornfield

February 12, 2014

so sorry for your loss. You were a beautiful couple.

Sue Gammell

February 12, 2014

Diane,
I was sad to hear that Don lost his battle. There wasn't a day I didn't think of and pray for him and you. You and Don had a special bond that was so obvious, I know this will live on in your memories. May god bless you and your family.

February 12, 2014

Dear Diane, Kathy, and Family,

I was sorry to learn of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grieving.
May Don rest in peace and pray for us.
In Providence,
Sr. Maribeth Carson, SP

Becky Craddock

February 11, 2014

Our thoughts are with you and the family. Tomorrow will be mom's one years since her passing the boys and I are taking dad out for dinner. Praying for all of you .

Love Becky Matter Craddock Pete and Bev's daughter

Heather Howell

February 11, 2014

My thoughts, prayers and tears are with you, Diane and family. Don, was an exceptional man and will be missed by many.

Steve Mortland

February 11, 2014

What an honor to get to know Uncle Don. And what an honor it is to be a part of the Berg Family.
I have always thought that Don was what I dreamed about being when I was growing up. Way back in the day, when high schools offered a class called "Mechanical Drawing", myself and a close friend had dreams of attending the UW School of Architecture after graduating. I loved how drafting and designing fit in with my OCD's! As things tend to happen, we moved away to a different school district, but suffice to say that my friend did indeed attend the UW, and as far as I'm aware, is still in the business.
Don's love of life and especially family is something I will always cherish. The Christmas Eve gatherings were epic. The way he and Diane decorated the house was not to be believed. The last year we had it there was the best. Seeing Don and Bert holding court with the families full attention was the best, and a memory that I'll carry forever.
But my most impressive memory of Don will always be his faith. When we were all at the hospital for the last rites ceremony and he made sure that we all understood his faith in all of us, and his concern that we knew he was going to be in a better place was inspiring. For him to lecture us on faith and the importance it plays in all of our lives was incredible to witness.
Don will be missed by a whole lot more people that don't have the last name Berg. I will miss his hand shakes, his class, his elegance, his smile, and his incredible athletic prowess displayed while running from the camera to the family on Christmas Eve. Not one person minded him getting the perfect picture. It was made all the more perfect because he was (and always will be ) in it. Safe travels my friend. When Sheree and I are on the beach at Kona later this year, you will be with us. I'm glad I got to tell you I love you.

Jim Kubu

February 11, 2014

My deepest sympathies to all of Don's family.
I will always cherish memories of Don's gracious and patient assistance during his time with the Archdiocesan Property and Construction Office. As the (retired)manager of the local Catholic Mutual (insurance) Office I had the privilege of working with Don on numerous construction matters and appreciated his sensitivity to the needs of others involved in the building process.
May the peace of our Lord be with you all.

Martha Anderson

February 11, 2014

Diane, Kathy and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Don's passing. Please savor the strength and loving support we are sending to all of you. Warm hugs from Gary and Martha Anderson. Camano Island

Dottie Curry

February 11, 2014

Diane, so sorry that Don lost his battle with cancer. He was a wonderful man. I remember him at Madison grade school. I have known him forever. You and he were a true love match and I am happy you had over 50 years together. You were truly blessed. Hang on to the wonderful memories of your life together. He's waiting for you in heaven. Take your time though. Love you.

Jack and Nancy Salvadalena

February 11, 2014

Peace and love to all of Don's family and friends as we mourn his passing and celebrate his accomplished life.

Judy (Rimstad) McMullen

February 11, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear of Don's passing and want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Diane and Katherine and all his family and loved ones. I was a classmate of Don's at EHS and I never think of Don that I don't think of he and Diane together. What a life long love! I'll be praying for God's peace and comfort for all of you who loved him.

Kathleen Harrigan Lefcourt

February 11, 2014

Diane, Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Such a great man with a presence that will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with you!

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