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Roy P. Van Berkom • 1920 - 2010 Roy Paul Van Berkom was born August 1, 1920, in Powers Lake, ND, to Mike and Emma (Wolgast) Van Berkom. Roy was a WWII Veteran having served in the 47th medical battalion in the 1st Armored Division of the US Army. During his service from 1940-1945, he served in Ireland, England, North Africa and Italy including Anzio Beach. He received a Purple Heart in recognition of him being wounded in Rome. He married Gloria Froseth and they had two children, Steven and Sandra. He later married Mary Kay Morgan and they had three sons, Jeff, Michael and Mark. He married Florence Enget in Powers Lake in 1967. Florence died in December 1975. He married Corinne Belcher in Minot in 1978. Corinne died in June 2009. Roy was an avid fisherman who enjoyed going out early to catch walleyes. He also enjoyed trap shooting at the Minot Gun Club, reloading shells, and hunting upland and big game in ND. He worked as a successful Watkins salesman in ND for several years and enjoyed and valued his many loyal customers right to the end. Roy is survived by his children, Steven M. (Debbie) Van Berkom, Mandan, ND; Sandra (Robert) Nelson, Wenatchee, WA; Michael (Gina) Van Berkom, Silverdale, WA; and Jeff (Tona) Van Berkom, Burnsville, MN; stepchildren, Kim (Noel) Hanenberg, Drake, ND; and Steven (Mona Ray) Belcher, Minot; grandchildren, Jason (Tara) Van Berkom, Woodbury, MN; Charity Nelson, Monroe, WA; Micah Nelson, Wenatchee, WA; Katherine (Rueben) Gardner, Poulsbo, WA; Michael Van Berkom (fiancé Anita), Gerheart, OR; Billy Van Berkom, Silverdale, WA; Cassandra Felber, Towner, ND; Christine (Aaron) Clott, Minot; Katrina Belcher, Minot; Scott Van Berkom, Burnsville, MN; Nicole Van Berkom, Burnsville, MN; Serina Armstrong, Vadnais, MN; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Pearl (Will) Simlik, Vista, CA; and Ione Johnson, Mesa, AZ; sister-in-law, Loris Van Berkom, Williston, ND; brother-in-law, Danny McLachlan, Wolf Point, MT; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Emma; wives, Florence and Corinne; sister, Alice McLachlan; brother, Robert Van Berkom; and son, Mark Van Berkom. Funeral: Monday, April 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Powers Lake, ND with Pastor Brian Skar and Pastor Rob Nelson officiating. Service Participants: Music: Honorary Bearers: Roy’s family and community members Active Bearers: Jason Van Berkom, Carter Myre, Rob Van Berkom, Cassandra Felber Dennis Helgeson, Bob LaBonte Military Funeral Honors accorded by the North Dakota National Funeral Honor Guard along with the Powers Lake American Legion Post #96. Following the graveside service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall. Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Roy. To sign the online guest
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Roy P. Van Berkom, 89, Minot, formerly of Powers Lake, ND, died Thursday, April 8, 2010, at ManorCare in Minot.