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Natalie Wise
December 19, 2010
Dear Corinne and families,
I was very, very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of "Uncle Jim" as I always knew him, even though he was really my Great Uncle (my mom's uncle). Russell was my grandpa, and he too passed FAR too early. Uncle Jim reminded me so much of Grandpa Russ that every time I saw him it made me cry and miss my Grandpa, but also so glad that he was around to be a "replacement"! He was so funny, fun, kind, generous, hard-working, inspiring, and a good old Minnesota boy! I loved it. He even helped me out with a few school projects, telling me stories of his days with Grandpa on the farm. So glad I have those now. We'll see them all in blessed Heaven!I pray for God to bring you comfort and peace this Christmastime. I am crying writing this. Big hugs to you all.
Bob and Glenda Jurek
December 16, 2010
Corrine, Mike, and Jerry,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I am sure it is a very hard and difficult time for your entire family right now. I hope you take comfort in the memories you have from a life time spent with a good man.
Charlie Rike
December 16, 2010
Dear Corinne, Cathy, Darrell, Mike & Jerry,
I want to offer my very Sincere Sympathy to all of you & your Families for the loss of "Jim", a great Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle & Friend to many. Even though I only attended Rush City HS for the 9th grade we always remained friends over the many years & I was looking forward to being with him at this next year's 60th Class of '51' Reunion. This event will not be the same without him.
I felt honored to be able to come to "Jim's" visitation on Tuesday to meet & visit with many of you Tuesday evening in Fridley.
This world has indeed suffered the loss of a great man who will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Very Sincerely,
Barbara Finnie
December 15, 2010
I always enjoyed seeing Jim at our high school reunions over the years--at those reunions, he appeared to have never changed. He seemed exactly as he had been in high school...friendly, full of stories, and full of humor. I moved away from Minnesota after high school, so did not have a chance to know him over the last years since graduating with him in 1951, but he was not a person one forgets easily. He made a lasting impression. My heart goes out to his family and friends as they have lost a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend--and our Rush City High School class of 1951 has lost as well. Barbara Nelson Finnie
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Mary Gibbs
December 15, 2010
Great Aunt Corrine and family,
I am greatly saddened by your loss and want to send you my deepest sympathies. Papa Vern always spoke highly his brother, as did my mother, aunts and uncles. Lots of great stories beginning with the phrase " One time Uncle Jim..." He will be greatly missed.
John & Jean Jurek
December 14, 2010
Corinne & Family,
John and I are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful husband, dad, and grandpa. There will be an empty spot at the table this holiday season, but your cherished memories and love for each other and Jim will fill it.
Dennis Sandquist
December 14, 2010
Corrine and family, my condolences to a great family.Jimmy was always very genuine and special to me as he always had that special laugh and humor about him .Many prayers and thoughts too your family.
Cindy & Jim Brickman
December 14, 2010
Corrine, Cathy, Darrell, Mike, Jerry and families - We are so sorry to hear about Jim's (your dads) passing. I have always enjoyed being around him, listening to his stories and him playing the accordian. I loved listening to him and my dad (Art) go back and forth about whose tractor is the better one. He is a very special man that has brought much laughter to others. I hope that he and my mom connect in heaven. God be with you all. Love Cindy & Jim Brickman, Brooklyn Center, MN
December 13, 2010
Cath, Bill & the Bergstrom family,
We are very sad to hear of your dad's passing. We also have some great memories of him snowmobiling and watching him & Bill on their tractors at the threshing show. He was certainly a character and a wonderful man. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Love,
Jim & Jill Seiberlich
December 13, 2010
Love you Gpa. Miss you. See you up there some day.
Kelsey Joy
December 13, 2010
Jerry & Jane & family -
We were very sad to hear about your dad...our thoughts and prayers have been with you all the past few days. Our deepest sympaythy to you.....Take care.
Love Jennifer & David Schock & kids
December 13, 2010
Corinne, Darrell, Cathy, Mike, and Jerry:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories of your family, living next door to you several years back. You were truly blessed to have the dad and husband you had in Jim. Pleas be assured that my prayers are with all of you. God Bless
Sandy Johnson
Tara & Jim Nienaber
December 13, 2010
Cathy, Bill and the Bergstrom family - We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He always had a smile on his face when we saw him...especially in the tractor parades. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love you guys!
Dianne Weinberger
December 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Bergstrom family. I will always remember Jimmy from the Swanson Picnic days and the way he would organize the softball games. He will be missed by many. I will hold you all in my prayers and thoughts over the coming days, weeks, and months as you grieve your loss. Dianne (Swanson)Weinberger (Bud & Margaret's daughter)
Pete Speranza
December 13, 2010
Jerry and Jane,
Deena and I want to share our thoughts and prayers with your family.
Robin Wilke
December 13, 2010
Jerry so sorry to hear about your Father. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your in my prayers,
Dave Irving
December 12, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss, Jim was a great man... Many great memories of him while us boys grew up together... Our thoughts are of you, our prayers are for you, and our hearts are with you!!!
Caring thoughts,
Irving Family
December 12, 2010
Uncle Jim.. Great guy...so sorry for the loss..Steve & Carol Tideman
Nancy Schumacher
December 12, 2010
My deep condolences to Aunt Corinne & all my cousins.
Carrie & I are deeply sadden.
Nancy & Carrie Schumacher
Elk River, Mn.
Christine Dexter
December 12, 2010
Although I did not know Jim that well in this life, I feel I know him through his son Jerry. I am Jerry's neighbor and have known the Bergstroms since August of 1997 when we moved next to them. These were/are the grandest people one would ever want to live next to and have as neighbors. I met Jerry's dad, Jim, on several occasions we were invited to celebrate throughout the years with the Bergstroms....Christmas's, Thanksgiving's, graduation's and just backyard get togethers. As I recall, Jim was always moving about and "doing" something....I do so admire those kind of hard working men....always figuring out what they can do and doing it!
With the exception of the lack of wearing "suspenders", Jerry has many of the fine qualities and grand characteristics that his dad set the example for him to follow. Jim was a real "family" man with a charitable giving heart. What a wonderful example of a role model was Jim for his kids and all those he knew and those who had the privilege of knowing him. I did learn some things about Jim that I did not know from reading his obituary. I know Jim Bergstrom will be greatly missed by all his family and friends and those he has helped and influenced in his life here.
Jim Bergstrom brings to mind a saying I have hanging in a frame in my home, I don't know who said it but it states: Live in Such a way that if anyone Should Speak badly of you, no one would believe it.
Condolences to all the family of James D. "Jim" Bergstrom, especially to Corinne, Jim's wife of fifty four years.
harold petersen
December 12, 2010
corrine and family-i am so sad and sorry to hear of jims passing!what a wonderful man! i so enjoyed working with jim for so many years at liberty state bank! my condolences and prayers are with you and your family!
Brian & Janet Fenner
December 12, 2010
We are extremely shocked to hear the passing of my uncle Jim. I have many fond memories of family gatherings with Jim/Corinne and my cousins. Especially during childhood Christmas gatherings at my Grandpa Carl Falk's farm. Jim was always full of fun and brought a smile to everyone he touched.
You will be greatly missed.............
Our deepest sympathy to Corinne, Darrell, Cathy, Mike, Jerry and their families.
Courtney Bergstrom
December 12, 2010
Love and miss you grandpa!! Youll will be forever missed! I hope to see you again in heaven. Love you!!
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