Verna Berg Probst

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=110 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0a3f0f21egerdp.jpg"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a6203c0.jpg" border=0 width="32" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#66334C" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="theBergs.org"><U><B>theBergs.org</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0a2f2f02egerdp.jpg"> <div> <IMG SRC="0a9a0910.jpg" border=0 width="160" height="145" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Dedicated to the descendants and ancestors of Hans Peter Arnold Berg and Harriet Rosalia Sanders Berg.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ----------------------------</div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="theBergs.org"><U><B>Family News</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Email Addresses"><U><B>Email Addresses</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Family Reunions"><U><B>Family Reunions</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Biographies of Ancestors"><U><B>Biographies of Ancestors</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Family History"><U><B>Family History Information</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Complete Index"><U><B>Complete Index</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=370 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0baf0f03.jpg"> <bR> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="10796910.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="401" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></U></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Verna Berg Probst  1912-2010</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>THE BEST EVER! </B></div> <bR> <div> Verna was the best sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She passed away peacefully on April 25, 2010 at her apartment surrounded by some of her family. She was born February 12, 1912 to Hans Peter Arnold Berg and Harriet Rosalia Sanders Berg. </div> <bR> <div> Verna was a lifetime member of the LDS Church and held many callings including teacher in MIA and Relief Society, counselor and drama director in MIA, and as teacher development leader. She also worked on German name extraction.</div> <bR> <div> Verna graduated from Murray High School in 1930, where she received the Scholarship and Activity Award. She participated in drama and debate. Despite the great depression Verna went on to college and graduated from the University of Utah with a two year normal certificate in 1932, her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with honors in 1947, and her Master’s Degree in Education in 1966. She loved teaching and taught in the public schools in Roosevelt, Midway and Murray, Utah. </div> <bR> <div> She was the president and member of the Midway Garden Club, regional director of the Utah Associated Garden Clubs, a member of the Historical Society of Midway and the Utah Historical Society. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers where she taught lessons on Pioneers.</div> <div> She married Clarence Henry Probst on June 8, 1973 in the Provo LDS Temple. He died January 8, 1991. She was preceded in death by all of her brothers and sisters except her youngest sister Dorothy Roark (Bountiful). She also has one remaining sister-in-law Bonnie Berg (Salt Lake City). </div> <bR> <div> She leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She loved us all. We have been greatly blessed by her life and her love.</div> <bR> <div> Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday May 1, 2010, at the Little Cottonwood 6th Ward, 6410 South 725 East, Murray, Utah. The viewings will also be at the church where friends may call Friday April 30, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00-11:45 a.m.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Guest Book Entries</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> May 01, 2010 </div> <bR> <div> I can't even imagine this world without Verna in it! She has been so dear to me for so many years.</div> <bR> <div> I first became aquainted with "Miss Berg" nearly 40 years ago when I was a student at Hillcrest Jr. High School. Soon afterwards, I heard that she was planning to marry, and I didn't realize at the time what a great influence for good she would be in my life when she and Clarence moved into a house at the end of my street.</div> <bR> <div> I have so many fond memories of Verna and the times I spent with her. I'll always remember her cute voice, her fun laugh, her quick wit,and her extensive knowledge and wisdom. Just a few months ago at our annual New Year's Eve party, everyone wanted to be on her team for games!</div> <bR> <div> Verna was always so complimentary of others and noticed their good qualities. I have several letters from her that I'll treasure, and a good friend of mine still has a note she received from Verna complimenting her on her good posture!</div> <bR> <div> When it became apparent that I would probably never marry or bear children, I looked to Verna as a role model who showed me I could still have a full and productive life of service to others.</div> <bR> <div> What a blessing it has been for me to be her friend. I love her so much and will really miss her. </div> <bR> <div> My condolences to her family members, who I also love very much. You gave her such good care and she truly loved and appreciated you. </div> <div> -</div> <div> <B>Laurie Erickson, </B></div> <div> <B>Murray, Utah </B></div> <bR> <div> April 29, 2010 </div> <bR> <div> In 1952 Miss Berg was my kindergarten and then 1st grade teacher at the North School in Heber City. She was a wonderful teacher and even though it has been so many years ago I remember being in her class and how much I loved her! I am so happy she had such a long life, I'm sure she blessed alot of lives! </div> <div> ~ </div> <div> <B>Jeanne N. Sorensen, </B></div> <div> <B>Smithfield, Utah </B></div> <bR> <div> May 2, 2010 11:51 PM </div> <bR> <div> To the Probst Family I did enjoy talking to Verna so much. She is such a delightful person. I work at the front desk at Legacy Retirement. I commented on what beautiful handwriting she she had. She told me it use to be lovely long ago but not so much now. I said, my I wish that I could write that well now. I would schedule her a ride to an appointment and she had all the facts and information just perfectly. Her humor was delightful. She also dressed just perfectly. When I would tell her how nice she looked she would say this old thing must be 30 years old. I will miss her so much. Much love to your family for sharing this wonderful woman with us. Much Love Carol Russon </div> <div> <B>-</B></div> <div> <B>Carol Ann Russon </B></div> <div> <B>South Jordan, Utah </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> April 30, 2010 6:39 PM </div> <bR> <div> I first met this "grand" lady when she attended my T'ai-chi class at Legacy. Even though she was struggling with her own challenges she was always upbeat, pleasant and tried her very best. It was a privilege to know her. May your memories of her be sustaining and sweet and may you look to a time of joyful reunion. </div> <div> <B>-</B></div> <div> <B>Thelma C.Bishop</B></div> <div> <B>Riverton, Utah </B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>