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1927 - 2008
 John Gerald Jack Berkenbaugh, Huntington, WV., passed away on May 6, 2008 at Hospice of Huntington, after a short illness. Born in Cumberland, MD, on August 10, 1927, he was the son of the late John Earl Berkenbaugh and Helen Docherty Berkenbaugh. He was preceded in death by his wife Emiline Ruth. Jack attended both LaSalle and Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, a former employee of Kelly Springfield Tire Company and a long time member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Cumberland. He served on the U.S.S. PH. Burnett IX 104 during WWII and was an avid ham radio operator. Surviving are one daughter, Carol Ann and her husband, Michael McAteer of Lakewood, CO; one son, John William Berkenbaugh and his wife, Linda of Barboursville, WV; three grandchildren, Ryan McAteer of Lakewood, CO; Jason Berkenbaugh and his wife, Andrea; Dana Thornberry and her husband, Tennyson; all of Barboursville, and six great grandchildren, Tyler and Emily Alexander, Hannah, Braxton, and Kennedi Thornberry, and Isaiah Berkenbaugh all of Barboursville, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville with Pastor Mark Finley officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Huntington, PO Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace
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There are currently 13 condolences.
linda spence bradshaw
Thursday May 22, 2008 at
9:44 AM
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john,my brother steve sent your
dads obituary.we lost our dad to
lung cancer in 2005. my mom is in
oklahoma with us and going back to
cumberland soon. your mom,sister and dad were always nice to me ,today this bring back memories of your families camp at the river.hope you are doing well
linda spence bradshaw
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Steve,Mary and Cyerra Berkenbaugh
mberkenbaugh@verizon.net
Sunday May 11, 2008 at
9:06 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. We all thought the world of Jack.
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Susan Chandlee-Coomes
Saturday May 10, 2008 at
6:08 PM
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John and Carol,
I was very saddened to hear of your about "Uncle Berk" passing. I will miss his witty emails, pictures and jokes. He was an exceptional person. I know mom is very upset of his death as she was with your moms. Please keep in touch.
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Richard M. Metcalf
Saturday May 10, 2008 at
8:54 AM
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My Condolences to the Jack Berkenbaugh family. I was aboard the IX104 with Jack and talked to him on Ham Radio many times.
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Del Miller
Friday May 9, 2008 at
11:36 PM
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Dear John and Carol:
Jack served aboard the same ship I did in the South Pacific, the U.S.S. Peter H. Burnett,IX 104! He has been closer than a brother since I reconnected with him through our ship's crew reunions back in 1994, and our many email and telephone contacts!
My email is bare! I miss our daily contact and his sense of humor!
Knowing Jack, and and now his passings, brings one to acknowledge our mortality and the tenuous grip we have on life!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families, daily!
He may be gone but he'll never be forgotten!
I am fortunate in having had him for a friend and shipmate!
May the Good God bless you all, good, and cause his face to shine upon you and bring you peace!
Sincerely,
Del
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frank Snyder
Friday May 9, 2008 at
6:43 PM
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Mr. Berkenbaugh
This is Matt Snyder, dad wanted me to email you and offer his condolences to you and your family for your loss, and I do as well. Right now dad is not feeling well. He has the flue, I think. Been this way for about week and half. Dad said to say to the family, that He and mother has the greatest respect for your mother and dad and that he feels the loss deeply. Dads intention is to call you in the next week
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Annie "Berkenbaugh" Suter
annie10@atlanticbb.net
Friday May 9, 2008 at
7:02 AM
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Dearest Carol and John & families .... There are pairs of things that simply go together ... salt and pepper, peanut butter and jelly ... but one pair that stands out in my memories, are "Jack and Ruth". Knowing they are reunited lifts my spirit, but because we're human, we grieve because they're not with us anymore. I have more memories of Jack than I can count in this small space ... but they will remain in my heart until I see him again in person. Please know you have my love and my prayers and my unconditional love. I am with you all in spirit.
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The Louks
Thursday May 8, 2008 at
6:19 PM
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Lynn put Your family on the prayer chain at our church...Our prayers have been with your family.rl
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Rick and Sue
Thursday May 8, 2008 at
5:36 PM
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Our prayers are with you John and family. Hope you take comfort in knowing your Mom and Dad are with our blessed Saviour! You all will be united once again.
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Kelly Rowe
krowe25@bellsouth.net
Thursday May 8, 2008 at
5:19 PM
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Today we get to celebrate the amazing person Uncle Berk was and always will be. I will always remember what a jokster he was. I didn't get to spend much time with him but when I did it was always a fun time. He will always have a special place in my heart. Love you!
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Joyce Saunders
Thursday May 8, 2008 at
4:13 PM
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Jack was our nsxe door neighbor and was always available to extend a helping hand, especially after my husband became ill. He will be sorely missed.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.
Joyce & Howard Saunders
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Diana O'Bryan
dobryan@bju.edu
Thursday May 8, 2008 at
12:42 PM
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I was saddened to hear of Uncle Berk's passing. I do wish I could be there for the funeral. I have more memories of him than any other uncle and I loved him dearly. My prayers and thoughts are with the other family members at this time. Though I didn't see him very often he was still very dear to me.
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Jim
Thursday May 8, 2008 at
7:03 AM
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Sorry for your lost. Your mom and dad are united in rest with God.
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