Jeffrey Bergstrom Obituary

Fay, I was just looking online to try and find Jeff and say hi. I am so sorry for your losses. I hope you are okay. I am well, married and have a new daughter- Jadyn Alexandria Whitley. She is 13 months old. If you ever need to talk please call me. My number is 281-532-1477. I live in Seabrook Texas now. I am also sorry to hear about Charles passing.



corey

Dear Fay, I just found out about your tragic loss and want you to know that my deepest sympathies are being sent to you and your daughter. I cannot imagine your sorrow, but will send my thoughts and prayers to you. Sincerely, Connie King

Dear Jeff,

There are so many things that I want to tell you. This past month has been so difficult for me. I miss you with all my heart. There are no words to express all the sorrow I am feeling inside. I pray for you and your family as well as all your brothers at the fire departments. Each and everyday I thank God for all the time we spent together the month before you left. I remember all our lengthy conversations on our cell phones, the cubs game, our dinner with your friends, and our long walk to the lake. I spoke with you on your last day, and you were so happy. Little did I know that that was the very last time I would talk to you over the phone. Jeff, I will never forget you. You will always be a part of me wherever I go and whatever I do. You were such an inspiration in my life. And I know that I will see you again one day. We all know that you are now our guardian angel watching over us. Jeff, I know now why I miss you so much.

Love,

Lisa

My Cousin, My Hero.

I'm still struggling to find words that express my sadness. I think about you every day. I think about you every time I see an engine racing off to help a stanger. I think about your fellow firefighters in Stone Park and in Chicago. I think about our families. I think about all of the memories from when we were kids. I trust that you are safe at home with Uncle Chuck and our dear Lord. My comfort comes from the rainbow that I saw at 0700 on April 28, 2004. A true sign of God's promise that we will all surely meet again, a time where our tears and our pain will be forever gone. I Love You Gail

To my dear Brother...It has only been a month, but it seems like it has been years...I miss your smiling face, I have cried so many tears. I wish I could tell you all the things that I want to say. Just do me a favor and be with dad and watch over us each and every day...I Love and Miss You Sooo Much.

Dear Fay,

We were devestated when we heard about Jeff. Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with you and your family.

My wife & I were Jeff's landlords for the last year. He was a nice young man, and we will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

My sympathy to the family on the death of our fallen Brother, JEFF.

John Tedball

Paramedic/Firefighter

My name is Brian, I am a FF-EMT with the Rutland - Dundee F.P.D. I attended the memorial for jeff and would like to extend my condolences to all of you and your brothers and sisters. I was a wreck after yesterday, it was very disturbing. This was the first FF memorial I had ever been to. But I am here to say that my life has changed forever. I will live each day being more thankful for what I have then in the past. Jeff will remain in my thoughts always. And to your department and the family, hang in there. Things will look up! This is a brother hood and you guys and the family will be in every ones thoughts for ever.

FIREMEN'S PRAYER



When I am called to duty, God,

Whenever Flames may rage,

give me strength to save some life

whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child

before it is too late,

or save an old person

from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert

and hear the weakest shout.

to quickly and efficiently

put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling

and to give the best in me,

to guard my every neighbor

and protect his property.

And if according to my fate ....

I am to lose my life,

please bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife.

Jeff,

You made the ultimate sacrafice, may you rest in peace, god bless your soul. You answered your final call with your heart and soul. We will all remember you for all that you gave without question. You were a great person and a great paramedic. We will all miss you, we have lost one of the best. You will forever be remembered by your family, friends and your brothers in the firehouse.



With Honor and Sympathy,



Kevin Schulz

Huntley Firefighters Local 4106

Fay & Jennifer,

We want to extend our sympathy and deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the Family and Friends of FF/Paramedic Jeffery Berstrom,

Our hearts go out to you all in this time of grief. Your loved one will be remembered always because he was a Hero, all firefighters are Heros. When it comes to firefighting only the special people are choosen. We did not know Jeff but a few friends did and everything we heard was how helpful and how compassionate he was to all he came in contact with. We saw a quote and we feel this fits,"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure". I hope you all know that Jeff belonged to your family and the brother of so many firefighters. Our sympathy is with your family and all firefighters.

To the family of Jeff:



It is childern like ours who make this world a wonderful place to live. They take care of us when we most need them. Now it is time for the good lord to take care of Jeff. To all our children in this profession you are bless with a gift. No one knows the number of lives you touch every day. Those who give will receive. Thank you for for gift Jeff, and may God Bless you!

Jeff, you were a ray of sunlight in a cloudy world. Now you are our guardian angel. I will never forget your smile. Until we meet again, your family is in my prayers.

Eternal love,

Jeff, You were one of the great ones. Always so quick to smile and crack a joke. Yet filled with such empathy you would ease confidence in your patients by presence alone. Though your death is tragic, it brings us relief to know that you passed doing what you loved so much to do. Jeff, please shine down from heaven and watch our backs, as you did while living. Being an angel allows you to hop a ride on any ole fire truck, please watch over all safety personnel and keep us safe.



RIP Jeff,



Rosemont Public Sefety Dept.

Jeff was my partner when we worked in Manhattan Fire. He was a good partner and a good guy. He loved his work and loved to joke and laugh. Goodbye Jeff you willbe missed. May God Bless your family.

rest in peace brother

THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL

A rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall, And as the days passed swiftly by it spread its branches straight and tall.

One day a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened The rose bent gently toward its warmth then passed beyond to the other side..

Now, you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted- the rose blooms there

Its beauty even greater now nurtured by God's own loving care.

Mrs. Bergstrom & Jenny,

I'm sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. Love, Debbie

Life is eternal and love is immortal and death is a gateway, an entrance and portal into a life that no man can envision, for God has a greater perspective and vision.

Jenny and Fay

Words cannot express the devastation of losing a son and brother. Jeff was a wonderful, caring gentlemen and will be missed greatly. If you need anything please call.

Jenny,

I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Miss you lots!!

Love, Monica Shivers

It is another sad day in the fire service to loose a brother..Jeffery has responded to his last call of duty and cleared with a 335...Rip Jeff be our Angel and keep us safe from harm.... God bless and peace be with you always.Jeff will be missed by all of the brotherhood.

JEFF, YOU MADE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE. YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON YOUR FACE. WHENEVER YOU WERE AT WORK, I KNEW THE JOB WOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH A PROFESSIONAL AND EMPATHETIC DECORUM. I WAS PRIVLEDGED TO BE YOUR FIELD OFFICER.YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

JAMES T. O'SHEA

F.O 454 CHICAGO FIRE DEPT.

Jeff and I were partners for a year while working as paramedics for Rosemont. I want to express my most sincere condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. He taught me a lot while we worked together and I miss him greatly.

Our deepest sympathies to the family as well as all of the brothers & sisters of the Stone Park & Chicago Fire Departments. Our prayers & thoughts are with you in this time of loss.



Lt. Scott Ziegler

North Shore Fire/Rescue Milwaukee Co WI.

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North Shore Firefighters Honor Guard

Words are never enough at a time like this, but know that your family is in our thoughts. With deepest sympathy the Tizura Family.

Our Son Matthew Tizura worked with Jeff at Stone Park.

Dear Bergstrom Family,



I hope you get the chance to read this, because I too have lost a firefighter in the line of duty. On Thursday, September 6th, 2001, my father, Lt. Robert A. Augustyn of the Cicero Fire Department was crushed by his own fire engine. He was pinned underneath the gas tank and shortly after midnight on Friday, September 7th, 2001, my dad succumed to his injuries. I truely DO know what you are feeling, and what you are going through. Please know, that I have been thinking of all of you since I heard about the accident. Please feel free to contact me at any time. I would love to hear about Your Hero!

May God comfort you during this difficult time.



Please accept my deepest sympathies,

Chris Schuzer

Jeff you are gone but never will be forgotten! Bret will always remember the good times that were had at Stone Park. Our condolences to your family on such a tragic loss.

We wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Jeff you will be missed greatly. You and Bret were brothers at Stone Park and I am thankful that you were a part of his life for whatever little time you two had together. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten

To my beloved cousin,

What a devastating loss. My words can not express the overwhelming grief and sorrow. I know you are at peace in heaven and in the arms of dad, grandma and grandpa. Please allow us to grieve for our hearts are broken. Soon we will gather all the dear memories we have with you and allow our hero to live in our hearts and soul forever. As a family we promise to help Fay and Jenny cope and comferte them knowing that you are now there guardian angel.

You are a hero Jeff! Not only in your families eyes but also in those lives you have saved.

All my love

Until we meet again, Laura

Our condolences to the family.We did not know Jeff but our son-in-law worked with him at Stone Park.God's blessings on the family & Firefighters.



Linda M

Our condolences to the Family. You are all in our prayers.

FAY and Jen,

I am so sorry about your loss. I was in shock when I heard the news. I will always remember the good times that we had with Jeff. I will miss him deeply. Please call me if you need anything.