We are terribly sorry to have to announce that our friend, coworker, fellow heir and dear brother, Reverend James Berkley has passed away Sunday after suffering what appeared to be a heart attack. James was preaching to his beloved Church, Judah Praise Center this morning when he reportedly stopped and said that there was something going wrong with his heart. He then collapsed and was taken by Aid Car to Everett Medical Center in Everett Washington where the staff worked diligently to save his life.

James’ wife, Kathy, was with him through the entire ordeal today. She will greatly miss a very great man.

A Celebration Service for the life of James Berkley will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Word of Life Church in Marysville, Washington at 1 pm pacific time:

Word of Life Church
9028 51st Ave NE
Marysville, WA 98270

The service will also be shown online.

Flowers may be sent to:
Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home
804 State Avenue
Marysville, WA 98270-4298
(360) 659-3711

Cards and Encouragement may be mailed to the
Berkley Residence
4822 104th PL NE
Marysville WA 98270

I’ll update this post with more information about James as it comes into us. Please pray and believe God with us for Kathy and their children and grand-children.