Paul Jerome Berger, 82

On Dec. 22, 2004, Paul Jerome Berger went to spend Christmas in heaven with his wife, Dorothy, daughter Denise, and his parents, Carl and Emily Berger, who were all waiting for him there.

Paul was born in Whitetail in 1922. He attended grade school and graduated high school in Whitetail. He later went to college.

Paul served in the Army in World War II. After the war, he met and married Dorothy Bjerke from the Scobey area. They farmed there for many years. He had car dealerships in Kalispell and Missoula. Paul retired to his garage to work on his many inventions.

Paul attended Kalispell Faith Alliance Church. He was a loving husband and father, and avid aviator, sailor, and inventor. He loved jazz music and was a wonderful friend to many.

"Paul was a gift from God, loaned to us, that we will all treasure in our hearts and memories forever."

He is survived by his son, Roger and wife, Rose; his daughter, Nancy and husband, Jim Skurvid; all of Kalispell; grandchildren, Amy and Whitney Fisher of Missoula; grandsons, Lars and Casey Berger of Seattle; and two great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, with the funeral following at the Buffalo Hill Funeral Home in Kalispell.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice.