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Alban Berry Obituary
He was born March 24, 1934 to the late Herman and Alma Taylor Berry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Warren Berry.
Alban is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Campbell Berry; one son, Michael A. Berry and his wife, Sara, of Stanardsville; two daughters, Lois Berry Peterson, also of Stanardsville and Diane Berry Taylor of Earlysville; four grandchildren, Nicole Berry, whom he thought of as his daughter, Olivia Peterson, B.J. Parsons, all of Stanardsville, and Karen Yowell of Ruckersville; three great grandchildren, Walker Shifflett, Kailen Yowell and Aydan Yowell; one brother, John Berry and his wife, Gail, of Stanardsville; two sisters, Maryann Garth and her husband, Thomas and Christine Davis, all of Stanardsville; his wife's parents, Albert and Ellie Staats of Stanardsville; and many other family members and friends.
Alban was retired from the International Operating Engineers Local 147 with 51 years of service. He was a member of the Piedmont Stella Masonic Lodge for 35 years. He was also a member of the Stanardsville United Methodist Church.
He was loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2007, at the Stanardsville United Methodist Church with the Reverend Richard Davis and the Reverend Gay Brown Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers for the service include Chubb Harris, Michael Garth, B.J. Parsons, Stanley Heatwole, Hunter Birckhead and Tommy Durrer. Honorary Pallbearers include Jack Haney, Thomas Garth, Rocky Fitzhugh, Sherrod Flora and W.H. Collier.
The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Piedmont for their support and send a special thank you to Mary Dillon, R.N. from hospice for her loving care.
Donations may be made in Alban's memory to Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Alban Berry
Denise Morris
May 11, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Mawyer
May 7, 2007
To Lois, Diane, and Family.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was out of town on Sat. and Sunday, and would have been there for you, if I would have been here. My heart goes out to each of you, because I know how hard it is, because I just went thru this myself a little over a month ago, with my step dad. I remember he was such a sweet and funny man, when I used to visit when we were in school. He will be greatly missed. Your friend, Sandy
Linda Morris
May 6, 2007
To Lois,Diane and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
CLYDE BYERS
May 5, 2007
AL WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. I GOT TO KNOW HIM THRU MASONIC LODGE AND CHERISH HIS MEMORY. MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.
Jeannie Smith
May 5, 2007
You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I am out of town this weekend, but I grieve with you and I know the depth of your sorrow. Rely on God for strength and courage and may you find peace in knowing that He is with you.
Harry and Karen Norford
May 4, 2007
May you all find peace in knowing you will see Carl again, in his NEW HOME and what a joyous time that will be. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless and keep all of you.
Kennedy Watkins
May 4, 2007
We were sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless.
Kennedy & Kathy Watkins
Terry Dunkum
May 4, 2007
To all the family I want express my deepest sympathy, to Diane whom I work with and cherish as a close friend my heart goes out to you. I can only imagine your heartache and pain.
Kenny and Jean Crawford
May 4, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
HAROLD SPITZER
May 4, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITHALL THE FAMILY
Everyone at Macsteel
May 4, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Charlie & Tammy Gibson
May 4, 2007
Diane, Lois, Nikki
We are sorry for your loss.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Know that he is in heaven looking down on you.
John & Mary Ann Zyderveld
May 4, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
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