Heather Sandra Berger was born Jan. 5, 1936, in Toronto, Canada, and passed away peacefully at her residence in Bend, Oregon, on Sept. 25, 2022.
She was 86 years old.
Heather moved to Kansas City in the 1950s, where she worked as a flight attendant for TWA. Shortly thereafter, she met and married Jerome (Jerry) Berger.
Heather was a connoisseur of both ancient Chinese and contemporary art. Her passion for art drove her to earn a master’s degree in Chinese art history and to dedicate 30 years of her life to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as a docent. Heather’s great beauty, intelligence, wit and charm earned her many wonderful friends with whom she would travel, play bridge, read books and just enjoy life to the fullest.
Heather was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Jerry, and her son, David. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie Berger-Milne, and her husband, Ross of Bend; her granddaughter, Bay Berger of Houston, Texas; and her very dear friend, Joe Karbank of Overland Park, Kansas.
Her service will be held Oct. 7 at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to help with Alzheimer’s research.
