Mary Gard Berkey

MARY GARD BERKEY 102, of Sutherlin, Oregon passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Precious Time Care Home. She was born March 5, 1911 in Uncas, Oklahoma to Victor and Flora (Jobe) Berkey. After graduating from high school, Mary lived moved to the West Coast. She lived in Olympia, Washington and on Vashon Island, Washington before moving to Sutherlin. Mary worked as a Real Estate Loan Officer for Douglas County State Bank, now First Interstate Bank for 25 years and retired in 1976. She enjoyed bird watching, TV sports, eating out and reading. Survivors include her daughter Ann Vaara of Roseburg, Oregon; grandson David Vaara and his wife Salene of Sutherlin, Oregon; great grandson Kyle Vaara; a great great grandson Calvin Vaara; numerous nieces and nephews; friends Jo Powers and Mary Norris both of Sutherlin, Oregon. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister Elsie Stokes; brothers Victor Berkey and Morris Berkey and a granddaughter Kathleen Vaara. At Mary's request, no service will be held. The family would like to thank the staff at Precious Time Care Home for their compassionate care given to Mary.