Jean Berner

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(Dorothy) Jean Berner passed peacefully on May 31st, 2020 in Owen Sound in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband, Willard Berner and sister Doris Knechtel. She is survived by her sister Norma Dales and husband Frank Dales. Jean and Willard’s children include Mark and wife Shelley Berner, Barb and husband Keith Sorensen, Brad and wife Laurie Berner, Sandi and husband Larry Beange and Paul and wife Lee Berner. Grandma to eleven grandchildren, Jason Berner, Melisa Berner, Ryan Sorensen, Kyle Sorensen, Tyler Beange, Brock Sorensen, Carissa Berner, Emily Berner, Tanner Beange, Meghan Berner and Jake Berner. Great Grandmother to Keltan Berner, Reegan Berner, Ava Ward, Cohen Sorensen, Madden Sorensen, Briar Downer, and Nessa Beange. Jean began her career in the banking industry, then transitioned to tourism in Port Elgin, where she worked diligently in the industry, as a passionate advocate of all it had to offer to its community. Jean was one of the founding members of the Port Elgin Tourist Association and was actively involved in the Port Elgin Chamber of Commerce for many years, committing herself to the area that she called home. She finished her career in real estate in the Owen Sound area.  All you had to do to strike that smile on Jean’s face was to give her the floor to tell a good joke, a deck of cards and a good stiff drink at happy hour. People that met Jean adored her easy going demeanor and family orientated values. She will be honored by a legacy of family that she and Willard created together, never to be forgotten. Her family wishes to honor her memory by supporting an organization that represented a big part of Jean’s life, her love for animals. Donations can be made in her name to the Owen Sound Animal Shelter at osas@bmts.com or the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce at alzheimer.ca/en/greybruce. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Lee Manor and to Dr. Tweedie for their incredible care.  Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services 519-371-8507.

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