Obituary

Julia Darlene Bergerson came into this world as Bernadette Maylene Bergerson on November 29, 1947, to Bernard Bergerson and Vilolet Jefferson, was raised by Joe and Velma James with all her siblings. She grew up on the Lummi Reservation and passed away January 4, 2015, surrounded by family and friends.

She enjoyed reading devotions, loved to pray and loved Jesus. She had a strong faith and love of the Lord, and would want everyone to be happy as she always said she would be dancing with the Lord in Heaven.

She is survived by her children; daughter Malene, sons Albert Lane, Derrick Lane, Shawn (Melissa) Bergerson, Abraham (Peggy) Bergerson, Jeremiah (Tiffany) Bergerson, and Steven Bergerson. Also survived by her grandchildren; Sunsearae, Sharayah, Shalayleeah, Alethia, Rachel, Adam, Jarred, Derrick, Vicky, Sasha, Renee, Jennifer, Mark, Kevin, Violet, Anthony, Zoey, Leanna, Ashley “Allie”, Dominik, Drake, Xavier, Baylei, Alyssa, Mikala, And Donte, and her great-grandchildren, Leasia, Caya, and Anthony. She is also survived by her siblings; sisters Stacy James, Joni James-Francis, Sheri James, and brothers Doug James Sr., Walter James, Jewell James and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones.

Julia was preceded in death by her sons Jackie Darrell “JD” Lane and Tracy Douglas Lane, her brothers Dale James, Joel James Sr., Johnny James, Mike James and sister Lisa James. Her parents preceded her as well, Joe and Velma James, Bernard Bergerson, and Violet Jefferson, and her grandparents Simon and Florence Jefferson.

Julia lived fully devoted to the Lord, believing every soul can be saved. She prayed for everyone, so keep on dancing for the Lord our guardian angel. You will be missed.