Harvey Lowell Berg, age 78, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Banner Boswell Hospital in Sun City, AZ. Harvey was born on March 6, 1933, in Wildrose, ND to Elizabeth and Knute Berg. He moved with his family to Nashua, MT in 1941, where he graduated from high school. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955.
In 1956, he married Louise Kummerfeldt in Glasgow, MT and three sons were born to them—Gary, Craig, and Dan. In 1973, he married Alice Bradshaw and they were married for 32 years. Harvey worked for Glasgow Ready Mix, transferring to Helena, MT, where he was manager of Helena Sand and Gravel until his retirement in 1991. After he retired, he and Alice traveled in their RV, eventually buying a home in Sun City, where they lived in the winter months.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, seven sisters; Myrtle Stenbakken, Ida Berg, Betsy Ouren, Ruth Thoms, Agnes Wurzer, Mayme Collins, and Ardele Kulbeck; two brothers, Kalmen Berg and Ingvald Berg. He is survived by his sons; Gary Berg of Williston, ND; Craig Berg of Eugene, OR and Dan Berg of Helena, MT; two granddaughters, Stacy Berg of Houston, TX and Sherra Mallory of Seattle, WA; grandson, Chad Berg of St. Charles, MO; great grandson, Devin Mallory-Kelley of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Thelma Frey of Billings, MT; Alyce Booth of Huntington Beach, CA and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel in Helena. Interment with military honors is scheduled at 1p.m., Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor’s choice. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Jill Jordan says
May you be surrounded by friends and family at this difficult time.
It was a pleasure working with you Gary throughout the Arizona portion of our arrangement. If you make it down here, please stop in and say hello!
My thoughts are with all of you in the days to come.
J Nunnally says
My deepest sympathy go out to your family during this time of sorrow. The death of a love one is very difficult. Therefore, I’d like to share scripture that may help. Please, read John 6:40, 44.
Sherra Mallory says
My grandpa has always been one of the strongest men I have ever known. He always cared about his family and friends and let out a helping hand. I am sorry I can’t be there for the funeral but I will never forget him and he will always be in our hearts. God Bless you Grandpa Berg. We miss you and love you. See you again someday.
Love Always,
Sherra Mallory
Devin Mallory-Kelley
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Marilyn Jarvis says
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Nora says
I am sorry to see Harvey passed away. He was such a kind man and will be missed. Craig and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Marilyn Jarvis says
Harvey was only 8 years older than me, so he seemed more like a big brother than an Uncle.We shared many memories over the years from N.Dak. to Montana to Arizona..My children and grandchildren enjoyed knowing him as well. He will be missed.
Marilyn Jarvis says
Harvey was only 8 years older than me, so he seemed more like a big brother than an Uncle.We shared many memories over the years from N.Dak. to Montana to Arizona..My children and grandchildren enjoyed knowing him as well. He will be missed.
Gayle Prochnow says
Craig, Gary and Dan,
So sorry for your loss. Warm thoughts are with you now and in the days ahead.
Wayne & Janet Stahl Bippes says
Gary, Craig and Dan, So sorry for your loss. We really wish we could be there. We had such great times with your dad at the Lake and whereever we went. The kids loved their Grandpa Harvey. Take care and we will be in touch.
Wayne Bippes says
We want to express our deepest sympathy to Gary, Craig, and Dan at the passing of your father. Harvey was always so good to Jan & I and our kids. I have many memories of camping and fishing with Alice & Harvey. I think Harvey took more joy in seeing me catch a fish then when he caught one himself!