Diane
I never told you how much I valued our friendship. How I felt that I was always the taker and never the giver. You always gave so much to everyone though...everyone!
I never told you how excited I was when I found out that Darrin had asked you to marry him...how my sisters and I giggled at your wedding brunch when we heard you quietly singing "what a man" with one of your best girlfriends. I couldn't wait for you to be a part of our family!
I never told you how much I admired you as a mother. Your children adore you, and you made their lives so beautiful....how can the world turn without a mother to keep it spinning.
I never told you how much I love you, how much I wish we could have spent day after day talking, commiserating, laughing, and sometimes crying.
I never told you how much I admired your taste...oh sure I told you that your Thanksgiving table was beautiful, that your Halloween costumes (well actually ANYTHING you put together for ANY holiday) was amazing..but I never actually really told you how I tried to emulate you and bring some of your good taste into my life.
I never told you thank you, I could never have told you thank you enough for loving me, for accepting me as your sister, for making me feel valuable, needed, and fun.
I know you no longer read this blog and I wish that I had taken the time to post these feelings when you were still here to call me and humbly tell me that none of what I said was true or necessary. But, as with many things in life, I waited too long. I hope that you knew how much I adored you. I will miss you more then any words could ever describe, and I know that even though it's pitch black now...the light will slowly come back.
The memory of you and your impact on my life will never leave my heart. Until we meet again, I love you!
Diane Barnes Berg 1970 ~ 2011 Loving mommy, wife, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor and colleague, Diane Barnes Berg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. She was born on July 3, 1970 to Gordon H. and Enid Swenson Barnes in Salt Lake City, Utah. Diane graduated from Skyline High School in 1988, where she was active in dance and the La Nichee drill team. She attended both Brigham Young University and the University of Utah and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. After college Diane was employed by Fidelity Investments, where she met Darrin John Berg. They fell in love and were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, on May 6, 1994. Together they enjoyed companionship, and active membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the parenting of their three beloved children. Diane offered selfless and devoted service to her family, church, and extended family of friends. She was often first to volunteer and last to take credit for her many contributions. She will be especially missed by the Holladay 25th and 18th wards and its Primary and Young Women's groups. Her creative personal touch enhanced and enriched where ever it was applied. She had an inherent sense for what to do and how to do it with style. Diane carried on her mother's legacy of a love for the piano, playing long before her feet could reach the pedals. Always a kid at heart, she loved going to Disneyland and passed along this tradition to her children. Her graceful approach to living had a profound impact on many. Diane's quiet, confident, caring style will be missed greatly by her loving children and husband as well as family, friends and neighbors throughout their community in Holladay. Those who knew her will miss her wry sense of humor, contagious laughter, and dazzling smile. Diane was preceded in death by her mother Enid Swenson Barnes. She is survived by her husband, Darrin, and her three children: John-David, Christian, Elizabeth; her father, Gordon H. Barnes; her sister and brother-in-law, Julie Barnes and Louis E. Deaux of Las Vegas, NV. The funeral will be held Monday, January 10th, 2011 at Holladay Stake Center, 4917 Viewmont St. 84117 in Holladay, at noon. Friends may call Sunday evening, January 9th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, and 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations for the children's education are being accepted under the Diane Barnes Berg Education Fund account at any Zion's Bank location. The family wishes to thank friends, neighbors and work associates for their outpouring of love and support.
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Diane Berg
Diane Barnes Berg 1970 ~ 2011 Loving mommy, wife, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor and colleague, Diane Barnes Berg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. She was born on July 3, 1970 to Gordon H. and Enid Swenson Barnes in Salt Lake City, Utah. Diane graduated from Skyline High School in 1988, where she was active in dance and the La Nichee drill team. She attended both Brigham Young University and the University of Utah and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. After college Diane was employed by Fidelity Investments, where she met Darrin John Berg. They fell in love and were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, on May 6, 1994. Together they enjoyed companionship, and active membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the parenting of their three beloved children. Diane offered selfless and devoted service to her family, church, and extended family of friends. She was often first to volunteer and last to take credit for her many contributions. She will be especially missed by the Holladay 25th and 18th wards and its Primary and Young Women's groups. Her creative personal touch enhanced and enriched where ever it was applied. She had an inherent sense for what to do and how to do it with style. Diane carried on her mother's legacy of a love for the piano, playing long before her feet could reach the pedals. Always a kid at heart, she loved going to Disneyland and passed along this tradition to her children. Her graceful approach to living had a profound impact on many. Diane's quiet, confident, caring style will be missed greatly by her loving children and husband as well as family, friends and neighbors throughout their community in Holladay. Those who knew her will miss her wry sense of humor, contagious laughter, and dazzling smile. Diane was preceded in death by her mother Enid Swenson Barnes. She is survived by her husband, Darrin, and her three children: John-David, Christian, Elizabeth; her father, Gordon H. Barnes; her sister and brother-in-law, Julie Barnes and Louis E. Deaux of Las Vegas, NV. The funeral will be held Monday, January 10th, 2011 at Holladay Stake Center, 4917 Viewmont St. 84117 in Holladay, at noon. Friends may call Sunday evening, January 9th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, and 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations for the children's education are being accepted under the Diane Barnes Berg Education Fund account at any Zion's Bank location. The family wishes to thank friends, neighbors and work associates for their outpouring of love and support. Published in Salt Lake Tribune on January 8, 2011
4 comments:
Jen, I'm so sorry. That was a beautiful tribute. She sounds like she was an amazing person.
Oh I'm sorry Jen! I saw the story on KSL but did not realize you were related. So tragic and sad. Your tribute is wonderful.
Jen, I'm so sorry. It sounds like she greatly blessed your life.
No words can express the sorrow that I feel for your family right now. Our prayers are with you at the heavy hour. Such a beautiful tribute from such a beloved sister.
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