Memories of Theodore Charles Berg

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Theodore Charles Berg

Boulder Creek, CA

September 15, 1950 - June 29, 2019

Sep 15, 1950 - Jun 29, 2019

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Brenda Berg

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Brenda Berg

No one loved their grandchildren more than Ted. Thank you for sharing this wonderful photo. oxoxoxox No one loved their grandchildren more than Ted. Thank you for sharing this wonderful photo. oxoxoxox No one loved their grandchildren more than Ted. Thank... Read more

Luanne & Doug Carson

Brenda, I just learned Ted is deceased. I was sorting through old correspondence and went on line to see if you were still in BC. We still return to CA periodically so we will try to visit the next time we are there. We are saddened to learn of Ted's passing...he was a good guy.

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Stanford Nanofabrication Facility

2019, Stanford, CA, USA

Dear Berg family –

We have a pretty close-knit team at SNF. Most of us have spent a lot of years figuring out how to work together. Indeed, we are forever a work-in-progress. But we share a deep, abiding commitment to our researchers, supporting their efforts in making the world a better place. If we are a “work family”, I think Ted might have been that uncle who you could count on always being there at all the family functions, but never in the center of activity – the one with observations that were often incisive and hysterically funny.

Ted was deeply interested in every aspect of our operation and organization, from our strategic planning to the quirks of our toxic gas system to what kind of gloves we had and why. He knew where and how to acquire just about anything, from chemicals to power supplies for a chiller unit. Ray once said, “no worries, I’ve got a Ted who will know where to get that”. It became a thing for us, where having “a Ted” meant that he was working on procuring some obscure item that you could expect to be delivered to your desk soon.

Ted was very pragmatic. He had a unique filing system in which he was surrounded with mounds of paper and boxes. But if you asked for “Bill’s contact info”, he would reach deep into one of the piles and immediately pull out Bill’s business card. I never understood this system, but it worked and that’s all that mattered. And this is how Ted did things. He didn’t have a lot of patience for formality and appearances, or other outward expectations. He didn’t “manage up” or do anything just to make himself look good. He just made things work and did this in his own way.

Ted so truly cared about our students and what we do. You could count on him to attend just about every student thesis defense – and comment about how that student used the equipment in his area. I think he got his greatest satisfaction in seeing these once-clueless students evolve confident, knowledgeable fab pros. Once, after Ted had helped a student, I stopped by his desk to convey the student’s thanks. He said, “I know”, and pointed to a yellow sticky tab stuck on the wall that the student had written his message on. Now, understand that every horizontal surface in Ted’s cube was piled with stuff and every vertical surface had sticky tabs and taped notes. So, Ted was pointing to a section of the wall that I had not noticed before – thickly papered with every “thank you” he’d received over the years – sticky notes, emails and letters… While Ted cultivated a “get the job done” persona, I’ve often been touched by the many small ways in which I could see he truly cared.
We had only just said “goodbye” to Ted in celebrating his retirement - knowing fully well that we would (and did!) soon call for advice… We are deeply saddened to have to say “goodbye” for good. Please know that Ted was appreciated and will be missed by his friends at SNF.

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Dearest SNF Family,
I have read your message over and over again. You perfectly describe the man I love, ... Read more Dearest SNF Family,
I have read your message over and over again. You perfectly describe the man I love, the man who could make... Read more Dearest SNF Family,
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Stanford Nanofabrication Facility

2019

Receiving his SNF memory book from Uli

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Brenda Berg

Stanford Nanofabrication Facility

2019

Brenda & Ted at his retirement party

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Donna Putnam

Dear Brenda and family, Ed and I were so sad when we heard of Ted’s death. We always enjoyed getting together with you and celebrating our shared family’s celebrations and joys. May all your wonderful memories comfort you. Ed and Donna Putnam

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Nicki Lindheimer

"We remember how much he loved his family. You all made the world of difference to him. Thinking so much of you. hugs. Nicki and Luisa"

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David Vasquez

Hi Brenda. This is David Vasquez. I was so sad to see the obituary in the paper the other day. My condolences to your entire family. He was a great man.

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Judy Dykstra-Brown

So sorry to hear this, Brenda. xoox

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Sandra Stein

1968, Woodland, CA, USA

Ted was a classmate of mine through elementary and high school. My memory of him from those days is that he was brainy, thoughtful, genuine and a kindhearted boy. That he was kind to me meant a lot to me personally as I didn’t experience a lot of that type of kindness back then. By the time he married my friend Brenda I was long gone and didn’t reconnect with them both until a few years back. I am grateful for that reconnection. Ted the grown up man, it was wonderful to find out, was still brainy, thoughtful, genuine and kind.

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Raven Miller-Berg

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Savannah Miller-Berg

I remember going to visit grandma and grandpa and being excited because I knew that there was always something exciting to do. On the weekends we would wake up extremely early and go to the flea market (grandpa’s favorite thing to do). But before we would always go to McDonald’s and eat pancakes and hash browns. When we got to the flea market grandpa would go right to work. Everyone else was overwhelmed but he knew exactly where to go and what to avoid. Before I bought anything I would ask grandpa if it was a good deal or not. If it wasn’t he would always get it down. Grandpa always brightened the room. He made me feel loved and welcomed always. Even if I hadn’t seen him in a year or more. I will miss his wonderful personality. I will love you always grandpa and I hope you rest peacefully knowing how many people loved and cared about you. ❤️

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Ted Berg

2019, Dominican Hospital, Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Dad and Mom

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Warren Berg

So sorry cuz our prayers are in our hearts till we meet again

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Brenda Berg

Warren, It was so good to see you and your wonderful family. Ted would have been so pleased. Hugs to all.... Read more Warren, It was so good to see you and your wonderful family. Ted would have been so pleased. Hugs to all. Warren, It was so good to see you and your wonderful... Read more

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Still can’t imagine him gone Still can’t imagine him gone Still can’t imagine him gone

Tony Souza

My condolence goes out to Ted's Family. I worked in the same building (CIS) or now known as (SNF) at Stanford for many years. Ted was a kind and wonderful person to me and all that knew him. Thanks to the family for putting it in the Mercury News Paper. I will remember Ted for ever. From a true friend, Anthony (Tony) Souza

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Brenda Berg

Tony, Thank you for sharing your memories with Ted's family. Because of people like you, Ted loved getting... Read more Tony, Thank you for sharing your memories with Ted's family. Because of people like you, Ted loved getting up in the morning ... Read more Tony, Thank you for sharing your memories with Ted's... Read more