Kurt Berry  '58  had a peaceful passage to God on Friday, September 28, 2007.  He had been living with cancer since March 2004 (three and a half years).  By the end of August this year, the medical profession could do no more to slow down the progression.  He signed up for hospice at home and was able to have a hospital bed right by the window where he could see, hear, and smell the ocean.  He was up and around with his daily routine and didn't sleep in that bed until the very end, just using it for naps.

On Tuesday, September 25, Kurt had a stroke while eating breakfast.  At the beginning, when he could say a few words, he said it was "BAM."  On Wednesday evening, all five children came to visit, sitting in a horseshoe around the bed.  They shared memories of growing up with Kurt as their Dad.  Although he couldn't say words that we could understand, he sat up straight and poured out the essence of his love for them, how proud he was of them, how much he blessed them.

By Friday he was completely at peace.  I felt he was present and aware to the very end and was blessed to be there as he quietly passed.  So he got what he wanted--to slip away in bed without pain.

Thank for all your love and prayers.

Anne Berry