Bernard Kellogg Obituary

Only knew him as small boy; but am thnkful for his service to our Lord. When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. AuntDoris

Suzanne... You and the kids have been in my prayers.... My heart aches for you all.... There are no words .... I just pray that you feel the love of friends and the peace of the Lord in this time of immeasurable sadness ....I am so very sorry.....

Suzanne & family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May God give you peace, strength and comfort as you journey through this difficult time. I had the privilege of working with the both of you and saw the gentle spirit and the love of the Lord in both of you. May God give you and the children strength each day as you hold closely the memories.

We miss and love you Bernie. We know you are in better hands now.

Suzie I don't know what to say. I still can't believe he is gone. When Pastor Mike announced it Sunday I didn't want to believe it. When my husband showed me his picture in the paper I just broke and cried. He was such an amazing man. I want to thank you for sharing him and that infectious smile with us. My son Michael adored him as a cabin leader. He liked the fact that Bernie was not afraid to have a pillowcase with pink and purple hearts on it. We laughed when we first saw it but he said you gave it to him and it was good enough for him. I couldn't argue with that. I felt more comfortable with him as Michael's leader because Michael can be a little handful and I knew Bernie would be good to him. It was Michael's first camp by himself. The Jensen family loves Bernie and his family and are here for anything. Even if to just talk and me listen. You all are in our prayers. And know that when you feel the gentle breeze on your face, it is Bernie kissing you and watching over his family still from above.

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about this time of sorrow. I pray that God's love enfolds you during your journey through grief. I send you warm thoughts of peace, strength and courage. Please remember there's a circle of friends surrounding you who are embracing you and lifting you up in prayer.

Susanne,

I was very sad to hear about Bernie's passing. I just saw him when he brought one of the kids in a few weeks ago. We had a nice chat. You and your family are in my prayers. If you need anything, please let me know.

Love and hugs,

Tim Shortnacy

Bernie one of the most inner true person ive ever met. True believer of his faith in the lord and that truly showed in his actions and words. To put it in simple words if it is possiable knowing him just a little bit still strives me to be a better man of the lord, and I thank u for that u will be truly missed. From love from the osburn family. Our prayers will be with your family and friends.

Susie, It was a beautiful service today for Bernie. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.

You are all like a family to us, we grieve as you grieve. May the Lord use this experience to bring others closer to God, just as Bernie would have desired. My husband and I will never forget the BBQ's, lunchs and talks with were blessed with. Susie you are an amazing women of God, you always have friends here that will be with you through thick and thin. Like TJ said, this is just the beginning, I can't wait for our next camping trip! We'll give Bernie some competition as he watches over us while TJ helps the boys fish :) May the Lord bring you peace and understandig, beyond our understanding! Hugs my beautiful friend!

Susie,
Praying for you and your precious children. May God's love, mercy, and grace bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Thank you Lord that we as believers have the assurance of one day reuniting with our loved ones again. Bless and comfort this beautiful family.

A real man..Very sorry..

Susie - My thoughts and prayers are with you - I have hear such amazing things about Bernie as a husband, father, and man in general. I truly hope that you and your family are able to find peace in the days to come.

Remembering Bernie's kind eyes, kind ways, and caring heart even from the time he was a little boy. Our love to you Susie and kids as you cherish the legacy he has left for each of you to embrace with each other. He walked with studied understanding of others and is leaving giant footprints of grace on our hearts. Love to you all on this day of remembrance. Aunt Nancy and Uncle Dan

There are people that God puts in our path that are placed there to guide us. Bernie was one of those people.
There are people that have a light of goodness around them. Bernie was one of those.
There are people that make others better, just by a smile.
Bernie was one of those.
There are those that make us better for knowing them.
Bernie is one of those.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you God for allowing me to know this beautiful person.

I miss you Pastor Bernie...I always loved when you were going to do the service. I loved the way you allowed God to use you. You will be deeply missed. Forever in our hearts until the day we meet again. God bless and comfort your wife and family during this season.

Susanne, you and your precious children are heavy on my heart during this time! I'm so very saddened by your incredible loss. We will keep you in our prayers for the days that follow! Hugs my sweet friend.

Doug, Virginia and Bernies family. Even though we did not know Bernie, from Jordan's caring words he must have been a wonderful man, son, father, brother and husband! We are thinking of you with sadness in our hearts.

I had the privilege of living with Bern during his two years at the University of Washington. Bern was one of the funniest, loyal and devoted people I have ever met. Bern was easily the best of us, he was a friend who would always make the time to sit down if you needed to talk and was never frustrated by our ignorance of his faith. We had a lot of fun together but you always sensed that he needed more, he found that while on a summer trip to Mexico and never looked back. I am so sorry for all our loss but most of all to his wife and children who I am sure brought him so much joy. Bern was one-of-a-kind.

Suzanne, what words can I possibly say to ease the greatness of you and your family's pain... You are in my prayers....

Susie and family, We want you to how much of an impact Bernie had on our lives. We've never met such a sweet soul. He was the most loving and compassionate person we knew. He truly was used by God! Heaven got a beautiful addition. We are praying for God's peace and comfort over your family and know that we love you!!

Love you little brother

Bernie was a great guy, you could always count on him. He was kind and helpful to everyone. I will never forget sitting next to you in class or all of us riding in Phil's bug to church. You will be greatly missed by so many. My condolences go out to your family.

To the Kellogg family: We knew Bernie during his junior high and high school years. We had the opportunity to be his youth leaders during part of that time. What a remarkable individual. We all grieve for him now but know we will all be reunited with him in heaven. Prayers for all the family.

To all of Bernie's family, may god hold you and comfort you in this time of need. Bernie was such a kind and gentle man, he will be forever missed and always in our hearts.

I am so very grieved for this loss. One of the most cheerful dads I got the chance to meet through JBF. I loved to watch him put out stuff and tote a little helper along too. Praying for those left behind as you grieve but as those with a hope.

One of the most intelligent people I've ever known. Good bye, Bern. May peace be upon you.

I got to know Bernie the last year on the job. In that short time I came to recognized what a wonderful individual he was. God bless you and your family.

Our deepest condolencese Susanne. We were priviledged to have known such an amazing, kind hearted, and spiritual friend. We will forever cherish the time we spent together. We love you

Our hearts go out to all of Bernie's family. We are so sorry for your loss and are praying. Bernie's great aunt and uncle - - Bob and Marilyn Cook Spokane, Washington

Our hearts go out to all of Bernie's family. We are praying. From Bernie's great aunt and uncle - - Bob and Marilyn Cook

May the Lord be with you and your family during this time and give you the strengh to endure.
With Love,
The Vails Family

Thoughts and prayers for you and the children, Susie. Love, Aunt Judy Lincicum

Always smiling as you greeted, extended your hand for a shake or arms for a hug to those you saw at church. Till we all meet up again in heaven, prayers and comfort to your beautiful wife, kids, family, and friends.

Suzy an family we are SO sorry for your loss...Praying The Lord wraps his arms around you and provide you with the strength and love you need to get through this difficult time. We have had the pleasure of knowing Suzy and Bernie for the past 12 years and Bernie truly was a an awesome and devoted husband and daddy. Suzy again we are so sorry for your loss.

Our precious niece Susie and family,
Praying our Lord will wrap His arms around all of you with a comfort and peace only He can give. We love you and are always here for you.

My prayers are with your family. Bernie was a great man. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so blessed to have known Bernie Kellogg. We met at Visalia First Assembly. Our children often attended Sunday School together during the years. Bernie was an Godly example of a strong and caring heart. I remember the day he first greeted us and welcomed our family to Visalia from New York. My heart is heavy. I look forward to seeing him once again in Heaven. May God's love cover his family with a peace and comfort beyond our understanding, which only God can provide.

Dear Kellogg Family,
My heart goes out to you during this most difficult time. I had the fortunate pleasure of teaching Hannah in Daisies last year and knowing Bernie just the few moments he would drop her off or pick her up and he had such a wonderful spirit about him. Truly a man of God, wonderful husband, and leader as a father. God bless you during this time and always.

Susanne, there are just no words to ease the ache in your heart. I am SO very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.