November 8, 1924 – April 4, 2016
at the age of 91 years
A celebration of life will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Services on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Alden James Hokan Berglund at the age of 91 years. Born in Swan River, Manitoba November 8, 1924; passed away at home April 4, 2016.
Alden was predeceased by his brother Mervin and his daughters Louise and Therese and leaves to mourn; his loving wife of 48 years Edith, sisters Jean Stewart and Muriel Ward, sons Neil (Sharon) and Bruce (Rachael), daughters Carol and Daina, ten grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was raised on a farm at Norquay and spent his early adult life farming.
Alden left the farm in 1959 and took up refrigeration and air conditioning, then later the electrical trade. He operated Parkland Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Yorkton from 1966 to 1970 when he relocated to Abbotsford and formed Clearbrook Electric with a partner Ron Peleshytyk. In 1971 he moved to Mission and opened Mid Valley Electric. In 1979 he relocated his business to Chetwynd, BC until he retired in 1987 to Salmon Arm.
Alden was known for his friendly sparkling countenance, his enthusiasm and his loyalty.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather (Bumpa), great grandfather, brother and uncle.
“Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”
Uncle enjoyed his memories and because he shared them, we can have both his memories and memories of him…together.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Our sincerest condolences to you Edith and your children. How we enjoyed our many visits with both if you. We will miss seeing Alden so so very much and his big kiss and hug coming and going. Wonderful man.
We will see you soon Edith and our hearts will be with you on Thursday.
Love you
Dolly and Svend
My heart felt condolences go out to Edith and family. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet him and get to know him in the time I lived there. He touched the hearts of everyone he met. He loved children and my grandson was at the receiving end of that. He will be in our memories.
My most sincere condolences to Auntie Edith and all Uncle Alden’s family & friends. I’m sure going to miss him. I didn’t get over there as much as I should have, but am so grateful to have had a visit with him recently. Say hi to the folks for me Uncle as I’m pretty sure you and Dad and all the old gang have already been catching up. Love ya
Till we met again…