Carol "Cj" Jean Berg Obituary (1945

Carol Jean "CJ" BERG Died in her sleep on May 17th, 2014 of natural causes. CJ was born on August 11, 1926 in Seattle, WA. She attended St. Nicholas School and graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Speech Therapy. In 1948, she married Arthur "Hugo" Berg and together they raised three children. In the early days of their marriage, Hugo, CJ and young Jim traveled to the Philippines and Borneo, where Hugo worked as a forestry engineer for three years. Upon returning to Seattle in 1954, they settled in Normandy Park and then moved to Magnolia in 1959. In the early 1960s, Hugo and CJ purchased property on Dabob Bay, on Hood Canal. CJ spent summers with her family at Dabob, and entertained extended family and countless friends with fresh clams, oysters and crab. CJ participated in many volunteer activities. She was a docent at the Museum of History and Industry, a guardian ad litem with the King County Courts, and a longtime alter guild member at the Church of the Ascension. She was also an active member and Past President of the Women's University Club. CJ's favorite activities included spending time with her extensive circle of friends and taking part in many groups including antiques and several bridge clubs. Most everyone also knew how she enjoyed putting on and attending social gatherings. As her grandchildren got older, CJ loved attending their various sporting events. CJ is preceded in death by her parents, LR "Dick" and Evelyn Allan, and her husband, Hugo, of 63 years. She is survived by her three children; Jim (Anne), of Yakima, Washington, Rob (Bonnie), of Seattle, and Catherine Ipsen (Jeff), of Missoula, Montana. CJ is also survived by seven grandchildren; Charlie Berg (Anya Miller-Berg), Peter Berg (Erin Phillips), Mark Berg, Bridget Berg, Neal Berg, Ellen Ipsen and Eric Ipsen. As she would like it, a party to celebrate her life will be hosted by her children at the Palisades Restaurant, Elliot Bay Marina, 2601 West Marina Place on Sunday, June 22nd from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Her family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the love and care she received from the staff at Columbia Lutheran Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be offered to Columbia Lutheran Home, 4700 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103, or to the Women's University Club. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com