Kenneth Gustav Berg
(May 27, 1949 ~ October 27, 2009)
Son of Gustav Berg and Lillie Berg (née Selland), brother of Richard Berg.
Born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ken attended high school at St. C.C.I. & V.S. until prevented by illness from graduating. An athlete in his teenage years before his illness, he excelled at diving and cross-country running. As an avid Pentecostal, he attended Elim Tabernacle and then Central Gospel Temple when the Elim congregation moved there. Ken loved people and well understood that the greatest of the charismatic gifts was the gift of love.
In 1993 Ken and his mother Lillie moved to Thunder Bay to be with Richard, and lived in later years at a group home, Ward Manor. With adjustments to his medication Ken was able to live the social life he wanted. He enjoyed Lakehead University Thunderwolves hockey games in winter, Bordercats Northern League baseball games in summer, and shooting pool on weekends.
Predeceased by his father Gustav in 1989, he is survived by his mother Lillie, brother Richard, niece Samantha MacIntyre (Jason), their children Jacob and Aliyah, niece Camille Yergeau, her daughter Rowen, and nephew Ronald Berg. Also by maternal cousins, Roy Selland (Janice) in Melville, Saskatchewan and Betty Parr in Calgary and their families. As well by paternal cousins Harry Wikman in Vananda British Columbia and Lynne Kashl (Bill) in Calgary and their respective families.
Funeral Services for the late Ken Berg will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 15th, 2010 in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, officiated by Rev. Randy Boyd of Trinity United Church. Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario.
On-Line Condolences may be offered at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca
