David Bergen Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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David Bergen

August 08, 1938 - February 18, 2021

Obituary For David Bergen

David Bergen, resident of Clairmont, AB, formerly of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Prairie Lake Hospice, at the age of 82 ½ years.

David was born on August 8, 1938, in Mexico. He moved to Manitoba, CA, in June of 1940, and then to La Crete, AB, in 1948. He married Mary Dyck in 1963, and born to this union were five children: Mary, Daniel, David Jr., Timothy and Phoebe. Mary, his first spouse, passed away on May 22, 1971. David lived in widowhood for three years, raising his five little children on his own. David married Helena Peters on June 30, 1974, and born to this union were seven children: Jacob, Susan, Helen, Paul, Esther, Joe and Jim.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Helena; children: Mary (Mark) Bontrager, Daniel (Suzi) Bergen, Phoebe (Rob) McCarlie, Jacob (Andrea) Bergen, Susan (Jake) Martens, Helen (Henry) Krahn, Paul (Jennifer) Bergen, Esther (Daniel) Cram, Joe (Heather) Bergen, and Jim (Jenn) Bergen; daughter in-law Linnea Potratz; 31 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

David was predeceased by his first wife, Mary; sons David Jr. and Henry Timothy; parents Frank and Aganetha Bergen; brothers: Cornelius, Frank, Jacob, Isaac, John #1, John #2, Daniel and Abe; as well as sister Margaretha.

Due to COVID-19, a private, invitation-only Viewing will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 7:00pm, in Grande Prairie at Oliver’s Funeral Home (10005 107 Ave).

A Private, invitation-only Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021, at 1:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home.

A Livestream of the service will be available to view on David’s obituary page on the Oliver’s Funeral Home website.

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June 24, 2021

Advent Sylvia

Please accept my sincere condolences and respect for your father. He was a passionate man who loved God dearly and was not afraid to share that with others. He assisted with the weekly Hymn Sing program in Mackenzie Place and made regular Pastoral Care visits in the QEII Hospital as well.
June 24, 2021

Bergen Stan

Hello Aunt Helena Sorry for your loss. I only met him a few times but he was kind to me. I wish you and your family all the best in this time of loss. Stan
June 24, 2021

Drysdale Mary

Helena and family, please accept my condolences. It is heart wrenching to lose someone who was loved so dearly. I will pray that our Lord will give you strength and peace. May all the good memories bring some happiness down the road. My heart goes out to each of you. Love Mary
June 24, 2021

Lemy Paul and Myrna

Our sincere sympathy to Helena and all your family. May he rest in peace.
June 24, 2021

Heck Rhonda

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I always enjoyed the talks I had with David.

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