Frank Berg

Frank (Dad) was born in Herbert, Saskatchewan on May 12, 1944. Frank passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on August 7, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Frank and JoAnne met at Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alberta where they were high school sweethearts. Frank went to Waterloo University in Winnipeg, Manitoba and earned his Bachelor’s degree, during which time Frank and JoAnne were married on August 27, 1965. From there Frank and JoAnne moved to Calgary where Frank sold life insurance and directed a choir at a Christian college in Didsbury, Alberta. At this time their daughter Kerri was born. Frank and JoAnne then moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for Frank to go to the North American Baptist Seminary where he achieved his Master of Divinity. During their time in seminary, their son Chad was born. After seminary Frank and JoAnne returned to Calgary and planted a church, South Calgary Community Church, and were there for 13 years. During these years their third child Ken was born and Frank earned his Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California. Frank started his own business, Steward Growth Systems, in 1988 running capital campaign projects for churches. In 1989 Frank and JoAnne moved to the greater Seattle, Washington area and lived there for 30 years. Frank and JoAnne moved to Peoria, Arizona in 2019 for retirement. Frank and JoAnne were 3 weeks away from celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary when Frank went to meet Jesus.

Frank loved being outside and enjoying nature. He loved to waterski, boat, golf, garden, and fish. In his free time he built a motorhome and two houses. He taught his family how to work hard and to play hard.

Frank is survived by JoAnne, his wife. His children Kerri (Lloyd), Chad (Crystal), and Ken (Carri). His grandchildren Zachary (Rachel), Joshua (Olivia), TJ (Bekah), Mikellie, Ethan, Elsha, Preston, Franklin, Lilianna, Joseph, *Annabelle, and Baby Berg coming February 2025. His great grandchildren Hudson, Calvin, Adelaide, Willa, Hansen, Malcolm, Thomas, Violette, and Rhys. His siblings, Ron (Ruth), Genevieve (Dwight), and Steve (Karen), sister-in-law, Helga and numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents David Berg and Katherine Berg, his brother Ferd, niece Brenda, nephew Randy, and granddaughter Annabelle.

A memorial/celebration of life service will be held at Grace Bible Church, 19280 North 99th Ave, Sun City, Arizona on Saturday, September 7th at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the missions fund at Grace Bible Church.