Bruce Berry

Bruce Edward Berry, age 83, passed away on Wednesday July 27, with his wife Bettyanne at his side. He was one day shy of his 84th birthday. Bruce was born to Phyllis and Edward Berry and grew up in Port Angeles, graduating from high school in 1956.Bruce enlisted and served four years in the U.S. Army stationed in Valdez, AK. Bruce earned a B.A. and later a Master of Education degree from Western Washington University.  

Bruce was a principal in the Ferndale School District for 27 years, opened the newly built Vista Middle School in 1970, and later served as a principal at Central Elementary in Ferndale and Jefferson Elementary in the Mount Vernon School District.On Sept. 8, 1962, Bruce married Bettyanne Marr. 

The two were each other’s lifelong companions and best friends.  This September would have marked 60 years of marriage. They were blessed with four sons:  Michael, Timm, William, and Jason. Bruce especially will be remembered for his friendly demeanor and can-do attitude that served to strengthen everyone he met.  He left a legacy of optimism, humility, playfulness, a wonderful sense of humor and an excellent work ethic. Bettyanne called him action Jackson. Everyone enjoyed Bruce’s quick wit as he was a master of putting a creative spin on words. Bruce had a lifelong passion for baseball and was an avid golfer. Bruce was dearly loved and forever young at heart. Bruce is survived by his wife, Bettyanne, their sons, Michael (Barrie) of Brier, Timm (Cheryl) of Brier, Jason (Donna) of Bothell, daughter-in-law Wendy (Tim Morley) of Lakewood, and nine grandchildren.  Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his son William, and his grandson Maxwell. 

A memorial service will take place at the Ferndale Event Center on Saturday, Aug 20 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Northwest or the Alzheimer’s Society. 

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