David Lynn Berge, a man who loved family, friends and fishing, died Jan. 4, 2021, in Sitka. He was 64.
He was born May 5, 1956, in Canyonville, Oregon, and graduated from Coquille High School.
He had lived in Sitka for the last 16 years.
David was in construction, and in Sitka he had worked for Shaffer Construction, Keith Custom Construction and Dunnavant Construction.
Among his enjoyments were movies, videogames, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He also liked to shop for bargains and then give to those in need.
He married Frances Carol Davis in Sitka on April 26, 2014.
David was preceded in death by his beloved father, John L. Berge of Bandon, Oregon.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Carol Berge of Sitka; his mother, Frances Ann (Shelby) Berge of Bandon; sisters Susan Berge of Bandon, Joan Berge of Sitka and Nancy Berge of Springfield, Oregon; brother Bill Berge of Anchorage; nieces Carly Horner of Coquille, Joy Ann Rivera of Lake Forest, California, Jennifer Dunnavant of Sitka and Iris Shimizu of Eugene, Oregon; nephews Shawn Berge of Brandon, JJ Dunnavant of Caldwell, Idaho, and Austin Berge of Eugene; and honorary nephew Tim Baxter of Jefferson, Oregon.
Also surviving are six great-nephews, six great-nieces; and stepson Shea Wamsley of Seattle.
Because of COVID-19 safety guidelines, no formal memorial service will be held. “Please join us in a moment of silence to remember Dave and how he touched our lives,” his family wrote.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to the Sitka Fire Department EMS or the Sitka Police Department emergency services.