Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Bergman, Curtis September 5 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Curtis Bergman
1940 - 2004

Curtis Bergman, 63, is singing with the Heavenly quartet! He suffered a 
thoracic aneurysm and suddenly went home to be with his Lord and Savior on 
September 5th. He's completed his journey on earth and has accomplished what 
the rest of us are still trying to achieve worshiping, singing a perfect tenor 
and praising at Jesus feet! 

Curtis was born in Bakersfield on November 19, 1940, to Oscar and Ina Bergman, 
and worked in the agricultural industry for over 40 years raising a variety of 
crops ranging from cotton to nectarines. He was preceded in death by his 
grandparents and parents, and is survived by his loving wife, Carol and 
daughter, Brittany; his son, Jay and wife, Michelle; daughter, Cheryl Carey 
and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Sarah and Taylor; and sister, Nancy Kessler 
and husband, El; as well as his faithful four-legged sidekick, Pete.

Curtis never met a stranger, touching the lives of everyone he knew. Whether 
it was hanging banners at church, singing in the choir, sharing the produce he 
grew, or hammering a nail for Carol, he did it with exceptional joy and 
laughter. Canoe Leader Curt always had a huge hug, a loving word, and an 
infectious smile for everyone he met.

He was a source of strength as Brittany battled cancer and an inspiration to 
other ailing children as he mentored them and taught them to fish and ride 
horses. He served as a big teddy bear to anyone who was in need of a hug, and 
through good times and bad he was always Carols Rock of Gibraltar. Curtis will 
be missed like no other!

Curtis enjoyed every bit of his journey, raising his kids and his crops, 
playing with his grandkids, riding his Harley, Agnes (named in honor of his 
second grade Sunday School teacher) with Carol behind him in black leathers, 
and most of all serving his Savior with a smile and a song! It was the 
destination, though, that Curtis life was all about, and he was committed to 
loving the Lord.

Memorial contributions in Curtis name may be made to Laurelglen Bible Church, 
Missions Fund.

Visitation will be held at Greenlawn on River Blvd., on Thursday, September 
9th, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, September 10th, from 8:00 a.m. to 
9:15 a.m., with graveside services immediately following. A memorial service 
will be held at Laurelglen Bible Church on Friday, September 10th, at 11:00 
a.m.

Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 


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