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Beth Akerberg Obituary

Beth Ann (Bongard) Ackerberg of Divide, Colorado went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2014. Beth was born on October 7, 1961 in Waconia, Minnesota.

Beloved wife of John Akerberg, devoted mother of Anna and Karl, cherished daughter of Doris (Franck) and the late Wayne Bongard, daughter-in-law of Lars and Nancy Akerberg of Victoria, Minnesota and Sharon and Jim Beck, dear granddaughter of Lucille Schuller of Waconia, Minnesota, loving sister of Mark and Kathy Bongard of Excelsior, Minnesota, Rhonda and Dan Notermann of Victoria, Minnesota, Lynn and John Zupan of Mayer, Minnesota, In-laws of Lars and Darcy Akerberg of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, Kjell Akerberg of Carver, Minnesota, adored aunt of Jamie, Erin and Grant Bongard, Haley Notermann, Cal, Colleen and Claire Zupan, Logan and Cody Akerberg, Austin and Ericka Akerberg.

Beth was a loving person who gave of herself to all those around her. She overflowed with generosity and always put others before herself. Her family meant everything to her as well as her dogs. She will be dearly missed by all those whose lives she touched.

The family welcomes relatives and friends to join them for a memorial service Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Beth's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements by Mountain Memorial Funeral Home, 51 County Road 5, Divide, CO 80814.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2014.

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April 23, 2014

Dear John~
We just heard the devastating news. Our hearts ache for you and we will continue to pray for unfathomable peace for Anna, Karl and you. Beth was such an endearing person and will be greatly missed.
Love to your family~Tim & Shirlene Kulin

April 19, 2014

Dear John and family,
I am so sorry and sad to learn about the loss of Beth tonight. I had hoped to one day find her, since moving to Colorado. I will always remember her spunk and her laughter. We had many fun, and funny, times together in High School. She brought laughter to everyone she touched.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Johnson Riggs, Boulder Colorado

April 17, 2014

Dear John, Anna, Karl & Family-

We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the passsing of Beth. Our deepest sympathies and prayers to you and yours. May God grant you peace and comfort during this very difficult time.

Sincerely,
Ken & Debra Condon and Family
New Germany, MN

April 16, 2014

John , Anna and Karl! We so so deeply sorry to hear about your beautiful Beth! We are keeping you all in our prayers during this difficult time! Jeanie and John Isaksen

April 16, 2014

John and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
John Ritter, Plymouth, MN

Sharon Eklund

April 14, 2014

Dear John, Anna and Karl,
We were deeply saddened by the news of Beth's passing. May the memories of all your good times help you find peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you.
With sympathy and friendship,
Sandra, Sharon and Gary

Mark & Connie Morris

April 14, 2014

John & family

We were shocked & saddened to hear of your loss of Beth. We hope each day is a little brighter & hope & pray for your comfort.

Please accept our sincerest sympathy.

Magnus Larsson

April 14, 2014

John, we are so sorry to hear about your Beth.Thinking of you and your family.
Magnus Larsson with family

Magnus Larsson

April 14, 2014

John,
we are sorry to hear about your Beth.
Thinking of you and your family.
Magnus Larsson with family

pam Walter

April 14, 2014

John, Anna and Karl, also the Bongard and the Akerberg family: Treasure the memories of a wonderful Mom, wife, woman and friend to all. Beth will watch over all of you and keep you safe. Pray to her always and may God help you through this difficult time. I have so many amazing fun wonderful memories of growing up with Beth and family in Augusta!!! God rest her soul. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!

Pam Walter, Tom Ben and Tim Walter.

One of out favorite places, BeaverCreek Colorado

Anna, Karl and John Akerberg

April 13, 2014

Dear special loved ones and to all of you who reached out to our family,

Thank you all so very much for your kind words and loving messages. Beth was an amazing mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. She has blessed every single person she knew in one way or another. We have so many great memories with her that we will be cherished for the rest of our lives. We are truly thankful for the time we were given with her. She was stronger then most and really knew the meaning behind love (hearts) and family which meant the world to her. Beth Akerberg always put others before herself and really knew how to make everyone feel so special. Its unfortunate that her life ended at such a young age but her love will live on through us all for the rest of our lives.

She will be missed by all of us but we know she's in heaven looking down onto us all smiling with her father beside her. She was so strong for herself and for everyone else. Loosing a loved one is difficult enough but this one really hit us hard and we really do have a long road ahead of us. Our faith, our love for her and our family will get us through this. One day at a time. Thank you again for ALL your love, support and prayers.

Please take a moment today to tell your mom or dad, sister or brother, daughter or son, wife or husband, even best friend… whoever it may be that you love them very much and appreciate them. Life is precious and can change in a given moment.

Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy." John 16:20

Love you all so very much!!!

xoxo

Madi Stendahl

April 13, 2014

John, I am saddened to hear of Beth's passing; I've known the two of you since you first met; I knew you were meant for each other even then. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you John and your family. I know what you are going through and if you need anything, I am always here. Hugs over the internet, my dear. Madi

Dan and Lisa Bue

April 12, 2014

John, our prayers are with you and your family for your loss. God bless.

Nancy "Buzzy" Hudak

April 11, 2014

John,
Thinking of you and your kids at this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of Beth's passing. I hope your memories of your lovely wife will help give you comfort in the days ahead. Sending prayers for you and your kids!

April 11, 2014

Sorry for your loss, praying for you all,
Scott and Mary Lang, Emily, David and Collin

Marla Stein

April 11, 2014

Dear John, Anna and Karl,

it is not easy to find comforting words, but she will always have a place in our hearts. She was a great woman with so much love. I am thankful that I got to know her and I hope that you have the strength you need for this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy from Germany.
Marla, Uschi and Manfred Stein

April 11, 2014

John & family,
Praying for you and thinking of all of you.
I have great childhood memories of growing up with Beth. We had so much fun. She will truly be missed.
May the lord hold you and comfort you.

Shari See & family

Janet, Paul, Bryce and Brent Vervalin

April 11, 2014

Beth, our whole family will miss you! So many wonderful memories and good times. John, Karl, Anna and rest of family we will continue to pray for you, especially in this first year on the special days that can be so hard. You all are so loved may God's strength and comfort be with you always. Love the Vervalins

Our Boulder Trip and a yummy breakfast

Janet and Paul Vervalin

April 11, 2014

Us in Beaver Creek enjoying snowcones

Janet and Paul Vervalin

April 11, 2014

Steve Kelzer

April 10, 2014

John and family, so sorry to hear of your lost. Wishing you the best and my prayers

Victor & Chris Karns

April 10, 2014

Dear John, Anna & Karl,

Our hearts are broken to hear of Beth's passing.
We will be praying that the Lord comfort you
with His endless love.

The Karns Family

Cindy dahlman/ceaser

April 10, 2014

Dear john and family im so sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all

April 10, 2014

John, we are sadden to hear the lost of Beth, a beautiful person that touched the lives of so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.

Jon and Terri Nolden Victoria, Minnesota
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Kelly (Johnson) Lehrmann

April 10, 2014

I am so so very sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you all.

Amy Carnrick (Jones)

April 10, 2014

John, Karl & Anna,

I just found out the news. Carter called me and was so upset. I am so unbelievably sorry for this great loss. We are so sorry we did not attend her memorial as we were unaware. Our hearts go out to you as your family has been such a blessing to ours and so many. Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies. With great love.

Deb Blocker

April 10, 2014

John, Anna & Karl. Our hearts are broken with this sad news of Beth. She was passionate in everything she did. She gave all from her heart always and will be missed. We will continue to lift you up in prayer as you travel this difficult road of grief. We love you all so much. XOXOXO Mike, Deb & Daniel

April 9, 2014

John,
I am so sorry to learn of Beth's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I very much enjoyed our brief visits together when we were your neighbors on County 5. Your friends, Steve and Denny Kellogg, Cripple Creek, Colorado.

Bev Buesgens-Beehler

April 9, 2014

To the neighbors across the woods... Doris, Mark, Rhona and Lynn Also to Beth's Husband and Kids. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you and the family. May God Bless you all.

April 9, 2014

Dear Akerberg and Bongard families, Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am to hear of the passing of Beth. May each of you draw strength from Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to be strong in the coming days and years to come. I will always remember Beth as being a kind and gentle soul... and a Daddy's girl. I was so blessed to have the opportunity to know your families. Loving regards, Jacqueline T. Harshbarger EMPAK/Entegris

Martin and Anette Åkerberg

April 9, 2014

Dear dear John, Anna and Karl. We are so sorry and heartbroken after having heard that your loving caring Beth is no longer with us. She was always there for us and we miss her so much. We will forever keep the memory of her in our hearts.

If we can do anything for you - let us know. With love,

Lane Canfield

April 9, 2014

John and the whole family, May the good Lord wrap his arms around you, comfort you now and in the future.
Our thoughts and prayers be with you all.

Lane and Cheryl

April 9, 2014

Hold tight to your memories of Beth...my wonderful memories of Beth as a classmate and friend are homecoming floats and skits, and skiing and laughing! She was a beautiful girl who made braces look good...hold on to your memories - - they will sustain you...
My prayers are with the Ackerberg's and Bongards.

Mary Freeburg Osborne

April 9, 2014

To all of Beth's family. My heart hurts for you - she was truly a special person, keeping her in your heart and mind will always keep her close to you - May God help you through this time.
Marie Nowak

Emma Zeigler and family

April 9, 2014

Few people in this world are as warm and loving as Beth were and to know she is no longer with us breaks our hearts. We cannot fathom what you, John, Anna and Karl are going through at this moment but know that Beth's beautiful legacy lives on through you and trust that it will help you stand strong.
Love you dearly.

April 9, 2014

John, Anna and Karl!
We are so sorry! Thinking of you and you are in our prayers!
Love
Gittan and Kjell

Kari Boorsma Woodson

April 8, 2014

John - so sorry to hear about Beth. I have such fond memories of her from our high school years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 8, 2014

John,Anna,and Karl,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We were so sad to hear of Beth's passing, but we know she is with our Lord. God Bless,
Pastor Groeling, Linda and family.

Annika Pehrsson

April 8, 2014

John, Anna and Karl
I am so sorry and sad.
In chock.
I will miss Beth a lot.
Thinking of you John, Anna and Karl.
Sending warm hugs from Sweden to you.
Annika

Annika Pehrsson

April 8, 2014

John, Anna and Karl
I am so sorry and sad.
I it is a choch for everyone of us.
I will miss Beth so much.
I am thinking a lot of you, John, Anna and Karl.
Sending you warm hugs from Fleninge in Sweden.

Your Friend Jeff King & Family

April 8, 2014

John,
We are sorry to hear of Beth's passing. In this difficult time you need to know that we all have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry and Tracy Braun

April 8, 2014

John, Anna, Karl
So sad to hear of Beth's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult time.

Dave and Kelly Miller

April 8, 2014

John, Karl and Anna,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Beth. May you find peace as you look back at the memories. God Bless

Mark Smith & Family

April 8, 2014

John,
So sorry to learn of Beth's passing. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Dennis & Gina DeGraffe

April 8, 2014

John - Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jim Stanley

April 8, 2014

John, Anna and Karl
With our deepest sympapthy. We remember and appreciate so much her kindness to Mom and Dad. We will always remember her beautiful smile. Jim and Jacque Stanley

Helena & Curt Muyres

April 8, 2014

John, Anna, Karl
My deepest sympathies, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
"I vara hjartan finns du for alltid kvar"

Brian Fluegge

April 8, 2014

John,
I was very saddened to receive the news today about Beth. May our Lord and Savior place his hand of comfort and healing upon you and your kids.

Jennifer Santos

April 8, 2014

John,
We are so sad to hear about the sudden passing of Beth. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that this is a difficult time for you and your family and that we will pray for you all.
Jennifer Santos and Carlos Zamot

April 8, 2014

John, Bill & I send our deepest sympathy & are very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you & your family.
Ada Roberts

Keith & Colleen Midcap

April 8, 2014

John,
We are so very sorry.. My sympathies and prayers are with you and your family at this time..

Christine Wilkinson

April 8, 2014

John,

Our most sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you, Anna and Karl.

Joe & Cookie Ramos

April 8, 2014

John,
Cookie and I are very sadden at the news of your wife Beth's passing. Thinking of you and your family. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers.

Donna Hazelton Wynn

April 8, 2014

John, and entire family...I send my sympathies and prayers during this extremely difficult time. I pray that Beth is at peace and trust that she is an angel looking over all those she loved. May God comfort you and may you allow in the love of all your friends and family to help heal you now and during your grief. Beth was a loving person and I will cherish my memories of great times I had with her. God speed to you all.

Carl Wehking

April 8, 2014

John, I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I have fond memories of hanging out with you and Beth while growing up. The love and support from your family and friends will help you through this difficult time.
God bless,
Carl Wehking

Mike & Geralyn Neeley

April 8, 2014

Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.

April 8, 2014

John, Anna and Karl, know that you are in our hearts during this difficult time. Beth was one of a kind in life and now as an angel looking down upon you. God bless you all and God Speed Beth.

Judy Askevold

April 8, 2014

Truly feeling for you John. Your Beth was an angel on earth. With love, your Aunt.

Patty Knudten Zimmerman

April 8, 2014

John... We want you to know you are in our prayers at this difficult time. Beth and i have so many memories that will never be forgotten. The love of family and friends will help you through, just know we are thinking of you and our prayers are with you.

Tracy & Sandy Pogue

April 8, 2014

John...please know that Sandy and I are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Pogie

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