Editing Bergen, Nicholas John (1987-2000)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jan 05 p.27

Birth date:1987 Jan 18

text of obituary:

<center><h3>NICHOLAS JOHN BERGEN</h3></center>

Nicholas john Bergen
of Port Rowan, ant.
passed away Oct. 8. He
was born jan. 18, 1987
to Steve and Sharon
Bergen in Abbotsford,
B.C. He had Down's
syndrome, with serious
heart and lung defects;
doctors did not expect
him to live past age 3.
His family moved to
Saskatchewan. He attended Waldheim Public School, where he
was a favourite with
students and teachers.
He enjoyed many good
times with his parents
and 2 younger siblings.
He enjoyed watching
curling with his dad.
He liked sports, especially Nintendo. He also
loved music; his
favourite song was "jesus Freak" by dc Talk.
He also loved animals,
especially dogs; he
would stop to pet
every dog he met. His
health began to deteriorate in 1999. In May
2000, the family
moved to Port Rowan
to be closer to family.
Nick gave his heart to
jesus several years ago
and knew he was going to heaven. He is
mourned by his parents; brother jeff; sister
Brittney; and both sets
of grandparents. The
funeral was Oct. 1 3 in
Port Rowan MB
Church, with Sandy Young ministering.

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