Irene Nina Berg

Irene Nina Berg, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on July 16, 2024 at the age of 99 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Sven and Isabelle Jorde; her husband Harold (1993); grandson Trent Bouchard; sisters and brothers-in-law: Anne (Roy) Ellingson, Alverna (Bill) Berger, Clara (Earl) Ness, Florelle (Richard) Stefan, George Berger; and special friend Merlin Torgenrude.

Irene is survived by her daughters: LaVonne (Brian) Bouchard and family: Travis Bouchard (Sine MacDonald) and family [Quinn, Maddison and Cade Bouchard]; LaVine (Orville) Corbin and family Chad (Denise) Corbin and family [Kiarra, Kaden and Brooklyn], Brandt (Andrea) Corbin and family [Zoey, and choosen son Jacob]; her sister Pearl Berger; brother Iven (Joanne) Jorde; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.   

Irene was the second child of six daughters and one son born to Isabelle and Sven Jorde from the Overland District south of Lake Alma.  Her sisters were her lifelong friends.  The Jorde girls attended Overland School where Irene finished her education after grade 8.  Music was an important part of both school and family life.

On November 28, 1943 Irene married Harold Berg.  They resided on the Berg family farm.  Twin daughters LaVonne and LaVine were born in 1947.  The family moved to the Sybouts Sodium Sulphate Plant where Irene was employed as the company cook,  Harold retired in 1974 and they moved to Radville.  There Irene became employed at the Radville Marian Health Centre as a housekeeper.  She retired in 1989.  Harold died in 1993.  In 2007, Irene moved to Weyburn where she led an active life socializing with her sisters and friends.  In 2020, during the COVID pandemic, she chose to move to the Weyburn Special Care Home to be with her sisters.  She passed on July 16, 2024 with her daughters by her side.

A Service of Remembrance was held Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Victoria Mwamasika officiating.  Luncheon followed at the Zion Lutheran Church and interment was held at Overland Cemetery, Lake Alma, SK.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Irene may be made to the Overland Cemetery Fund, c/o Affinity Credit Union, Box 79, Minton, SK, S0C-1T0.