Birth date: Nov 8, 1941 Death date: Jul 17, 2004
Mr. James “Jamie” E. Berghuis, age 62, died suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday morning while running in the Michigan Flavorbest Apple Run in Sparta, MI. He was born November 8, 1941 in Muskegon and had been a life resident of the Read Obituary
Dear Mrs. Berghuis.
I was saddened to learn of your loss.
My Prayers are with you.
Elfi Rubin##imported-begin##Elfi Rubin##imported-end##
Mary and Ed,
You are in our prayers at this time. The funeral service and the luncheon were a real tribute to Jim.
We will really miss Jim's ready smile and his sharing before and after races.
Ed, please feel free to come and see us at the races. We may even find something for you to do to help us!
All our love,
Joe & Doris##imported-begin##Joe & Doris Wolters##imported-end##
Mary,
My heartfelt sympathy in the sudden loss of your husband, Jim. Your pain is shared by me, and by all of us at Fruitport Chiropractic Center. You will be uplifted by our prayers and kept close in our hearts.##imported-begin##Julie Turpin##imported-end##
Mary and family,
I truly cannot understand the loss you have encountered but I want you to know that you are definitely in my family's prayers.
Continue to hold on to what you and "Jamie" had with one another for all these years and know that there are people there for you.
Sincerely,
Dwan Sr., Tamika & Dwan Watts Jr.##imported-begin##Tamika Watts & Family##imported-end##
Mary, I cannot express enough the feeling of sorrow I have for your loss of Jamie. I too, had him as my supervisor. He was truly a fine giving person, loved by all. He will never be forgotten. Please except my sincere sympathy.##imported-begin##Judy DeWitt##imported-end##
Dear Mary, I was so shocked to read about the passing of your husband, Jamie. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I first met "Jamie" at our Christmas party many years ago, remember? He seemed like such a genuine person, a rare characteristic in this day and age. We did have such a nice evening, one I will always remember. If there is anything that helps ease the pain, it seems to be the good memories we have shared with our loved ones. May God Bless you and keep you close during this difficult time. Love##imported-begin##Carolyn A. Benkert##imported-end##
To Pete:
I haven't seen you or your family for years, don't even know if you remember me. I always remember Jamie as the cutest little pest with a winning smile. I lost my only brother 8 years ago and it still hurts. So my prayers are with you and all your family, and I know you will be comforted by your many friends and by wonderful memories.
Barbara Kodish from Fleming Avenue!##imported-begin##Barbara (Kodish) Swiftney, Shelby Township MI##imported-end##
Correction to original entry. I did not know Jaime that well.##imported-begin##Jack Berghuis##imported-end##
My condolences to you all. I did know Jaimie well. I believe we are 2nd or 3rd cousins. I am Jack, son of Harold and Marguerite Berghuis. I currently live in San Antonio, TX##imported-begin##Jack Berghuis##imported-end##
How can anyone forget "Jamie", the person who shared his genuine compassion for all people and always "Oh" so willing to give and never expecting things in return. One of the memories I have is how humble he was after returning from the N.Y. Marathon and seeing all the decorations and Welcome Back signs we workers prepared for him, and "Oh!" the delicious food prepared by the staff members as well. We knew how he loved to eat, but still watched his diet closely, especially bringing those bananas and other fruits daily. Jamie was such a positive person and always had time to listen to us workers with our complaints. He seemed to have a way to turn things around even though we still may not have agreed, his words would usually be,"You can't fight the system". I think one of the funniest things I have remembered through the years is the one client who would always come in asking to see Mr. Bergris, the Director(as so many thought). When Jamie would bring him back to his office he would always ask him if he could get some toilet paper before he left.It seemsd that so many clients who came into the office asking for him because their thoughts were that he would give-in and fulfill the request. I remember too how some of us workers would tell Jamie," Don't be such a softie and push-over"; but then he always was a very genuine giving person in more ways than one when it came to helping others. Another memory I have was his thoughtfulness at Christmas time by giving us a beautiful fruit basket. He truly was a great person and supervisor who had a lot of patients and understanding of people. Words and disbelief as well as shocked when I received a call from a friend and fellow-worker about his passing. I truly believe that God has a plan for all of us, and we can pretty much guess what it was for Jamie. My thoughts and prayers to Mary and the rest of his family. Jamie will truly be missed, and "YES", he left the world a better place.##imported-begin##Toni Johnson##imported-end##
