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Alvin Charles “Al” Berg

Birth	:	15 Dec 1930 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 2018 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.6287500, -122.5568200
Description	:	ALVIN BERG December 15, 1930 ~ March 31, 2018 Alvin Charles Berg was born December 15, 1930 in Decorah, Iowa and died peacefully March 31, 2018 in Vancouver, Washington. He was born with a happy and good-natured soul to Mildred and Arnold Berg. Al had a deep compassion for others and lived with an enviable grace and enthusiasm for life. He was a man of gratitude and humility, founded in his Lutheran convictions. Alvin passed on the evening of Holy Saturday surrounded by his family, and in the tradition of the church, his family held vigil until midnight, welcoming Easter Sunday whereby... Read More	ALVIN BERG December 15, 1930 ~ March 31, 2018 Alvin Charles Berg was born December 15, 1930 in Decorah, Iowa and died peacefully March 31, 2018 in Vancouver, Washington. He was born with a happy and good-natured soul to Mildred and Arnold Berg. Al had a deep compassion for others and lived with an enviable grace and enthusiasm for life. He was a man of gratitude and humility, founded in his Lutheran convictions. Alvin passed on the evening of Holy Saturday surrounded by his family, and in the tradition of the church, his family held vigil until midnight, welcoming Easter Sunday whereby he was seamlessly transitioned into eternal life with God in Heaven. Alvin graduated from Decorah High School in 1948 and Luther College in 1955. While attending Luther, he married June Chase. His early career took his young family to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he worked as an accountant at General Mills and Ford Motor Company. On December 30, 1962 he moved his growing family to Vancouver, Washington, where he co-founded Criticare Medical Services. As the company took root he worked for Prudential Insurance and First National Bank of Oregon as a financial analyst, but soon transitioned to working full time for Criticare, which grew to be the largest medical supply company in the Pacific Northwest, serving hospitals and nursing facilities as well as homes. Al retired in 1990. Civic and social volunteerism became his passion and motivation later in life. Alvin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Royal Oaks Country Club, Fairway Village Board, President's Circle - Life Member of the Luther College President's Council, Emeritus Member Concordia University Foundation Board, Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Founding Member of the Parks Foundation of Clark County, and fundholder at the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, all in Vancouver, Washington. Al especially enjoyed his weekly breakfast group, poker group, bridge club, and was a member of several choral groups and barbershop quartets. He was an avid Seahawks fan and held season tickets since 1978, attending games until recently. He enjoyed gardening and nature, spending time in area parks and hiking the many trails of southwest Washington, particularly the Columbia River Gorge. Alvin was one of America's original road trippers, enjoying a million miles of driving through scenic areas in the Pacific Northwest and across the United States and Canada. His favorite and most frequent destination was his hometown of Decorah, Iowa. It is there he inspired a Berg family reunion three years ago, being held this year on May 19. He will be sorely missed by the Berg family at this year's event. Alvin also loved to visit other countries, especially Norway. He had many overseas experiences including Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. He particularly enjoyed Luther Alumni trips accompanying the Luther College Nordic Choir as they performed across Europe. His greatest joy in life came from his children and grandchildren, with whom he spent much time and shared many travel adventures. Alvin is survived by three children: Marc (Diane) Berg, Susan (Norman) Turgeon, and Brian (Jeannie) Berg; his grandchildren Alex, Eric, Lauren, and Jordan Berg, and Kevin, Ryan (Megan), and Kendall Kramer; great grandchildren Reece, Maxton, and Adele Kramer; his sister Jerrine (Karl) Jacobsen of Decorah, Iowa, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. All are grateful for the experiences he created and shared. Alvin was preceded in death in 1976 by his beloved daughter, Mary Berg. Alvin made arrangements to memorialize Mary in the Headwaters Wall feature in the Vancouver Waterfront Park, to be dedicated this fall in Vancouver, Washington. He was also preceded in death by his wife Marie "Babe" in 1987, and in 2009 by his wife Marilynn "Mo". A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Fairway Village Clubhouse in Vancouver, Washington. Private burial was held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, Washington. The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, 98660 or Community Foundation for Southwest Washington (Waterfront Park Project) 610 Esther St., Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98660. The Vancouver Waterfront Park was a source of tremendous pride for Alvin. Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on April 8, 2018

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Alvin Charles “Al” Berg's memorial is located at: Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, USA.
When did Alvin Charles “Al” Berg death?
Alvin Charles “Al” Berg death on 31 Mar 2018 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 45.6287500
Longitude: -122.5568200

Family Members:

Parent

Mildred Marie Morris Teslow

(1909 - 1997)

Spouse

Marie Oriet Olson Berg

(1922 - 1987)

Marilynn Marie Carr Berg

(1928 - 2009)

Siblings

Arnold Curtiss “Chunky” Berg

(1932 - 2016)

Bernard David Coonradt

(1942 - 2009)

Children

Mary Jane Berg

(1958 - 1976)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6287500, -122.5568200

2. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Columbarium
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6153300, -122.5605800

3. Park Hill Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6264000, -122.6061020

4. Fourth Plain Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6747017, -122.5425034

5. Fishers Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5891380, -122.5024033

6. Old Vancouver City Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6295013, -122.6411972

7. Columbia Masonic Cemetery
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5587230, -122.5615880

8. Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6417007, -122.6563034

9. Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6399950, -122.6598690

10. Powell Grove Cemetery
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5567800, -122.5370400

11. Saint Matthews Episcopal Churchyard
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5555800, -122.5463800

12. Brush Prairie Cemetery
Brush Prairie, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7047005, -122.5496979

13. National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother Cemeter
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5518690, -122.5721300

14. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Columbarium
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6404000, -122.6674000

15. Clark County Poor Farm Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6715240, -122.6527405

16. Saint John's Catholic Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7000000, -122.6090000

17. Knight Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5825005, -122.4625015

18. Oregon Humane Society Animal Cemetery
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5796900, -122.6527200

19. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Wall
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6314690, -122.6767370

20. Rose City Cemetery
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5499992, -122.6078033

21. Japanese Ancestral Cemetery
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5500000, -122.6115000

22. Historic Columbian Cemetery
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5843940, -122.6779400

23. Pioneer Child Burial Site
Portland, Multnomah County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5420952, -122.4891663

24. Memory Memorial Park
Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7265690, -122.6022540