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OBERG -- EVELYN JANE BERKSHIRE Longtime resident of Estancia and Albuquerque and member of a pioneer ranch family, died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Her beloved family was at her side. Evelyn was born on May 24, 1922 in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred H. Oberg; her son, Gary Oberg Berkshire; her parents, Homer J. Berkshire and Pauline C. (Hues) Berkshire; and her brother, Jack L. Berkshire. She is survived by her two sons, Michael L. Oberg and wife, Linda of Gallegos, NM and Patrick H. Oberg and wife, Kathy of Elephant Butte, NM; along with 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Nell Arnett of Albuquerque; and numerous friends. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended UNM for two years prior to marrying Alfred H. Oberg on September 22, 1943. They shared 53 wonderful years together. Evelyn worked alongside her husband in the ranching business both in Imperial Valley, California and in New Mexico. She was the personal assistant to Francine Neff, who was appointed as the 35th Treasurer of the United States in 1974, in Washington, D.C. Later, Evelyn returned to New Mexico to be the Savings Bond Director for New Mexico and Texas for several years. Evelyn was active the Republican Party all her life. She actively supported her husband when he was first, the ASCS state Director and later the Southwest Regional Director. She faithfully attended the Reagan-Bush Reunion for the ASCS National Conference for the past 19 years, including last years' conference in Manhattan, KS where she was loved by all who knew her so well. Evelyn was an amazing woman in many ways-always active, fun-loving, determined and feisty. She was a caregiver to many and a gracious hostess to those she entertained. Memories of Evelyn will continue to bring smiles to the faces of all who knew her. Visitation will be Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services; 1100 Coal Ave SE. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services on Coal Ave. Interment will follow at the Estancia Valley Cemetery in Estancia, NM with Homer Paul Oberg, Travis Lee Oberg, John Shane Oberg, Destry Jack Oberg, David Turner and Justin Harrison serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Alfredo Chavez, George Kennedy, Jim Oberg, Ralph Brown, Verbie James, Judy Yandoh and Rene Silleroy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Estancia Cemetery Fund, c/o Pat Oberg or Paul Oberg, P.O. Box 222, Estancia, NM 87016, or to the charity of your choice. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 To view service information or leave a message of condolence, go to www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Sun December 11, 2011