Thank you for sharing your memories of my dad…

Thank you so much for your wonderful words about my dad!

I was a member of the 1980 US Olympic Rowing Team, and Dr. Bergman was our team physician. Those several weeks we spent together revealed what a kind and understanding person he was, he always had a smile and always offered encouragement. I am sorry to hear of his passing. 

I had the greatest respect for him!

John P. Cara

Thanks. I've seen a picture from one of those reunions when I was maybe 2 years old! 
Melvin Carlson put together a Bergman family lineage and history around 1990 or so. I got it from my Dad a year or so before he died. Unfortunately, it stops with Arvid Bergman and his siblings, but doesn't list his children, which included your grandpa George and my grandpa Roy. 
I'd like to complete/update the family history from that point on, to preserve for my kids, etc. Any idea where we could gather more info?
Tom Bergman

I want to extend my condolences to your family. The Bergman family is so far spread we don't have opportunities to connect but we do share a wonderful immigrant heritage. My grandfather was George Bergman, my father Vincent. I remember fondly those Rapid River reunions where there were more cousins than you could meet and get to know. May God bless your family now and in the future.
Steve Bergman

I had to have my gall bladder (and appendix) removed when I was only 24 years old (1974) in Escanaba. I had never had any surgery before and was scared to death. Dr. Bergman did the surgery and I've got to say had the most wonderful bedside manner. They didn't do arthroscopic surgery for gall bladders then, so it was a full blown surgery. He sure helped me feel a lot more comfortable by being so caring. RIP Dr. Bergman...you were one very special physician!

Dear Bergman Family,

Val and I moved to Escanaba in 1978 with our two children, where I practice Family Medicine for 22 years. I was highly impressed by Dr. Bergman's excellent clinical skills. But we remember him even more as a friend. We bought our first family conversion van from Roy because our family grew from 4 to 7. We also considered buying his and Sally's beautiful Lake Michigan home when they moved back to East Lansing. 

We followed Roy to East Lansing in 1999, and had a wonderful dinner with him at Mountain Jack's, reminiscing about our years in Escanaba. Our son, Zach, was one of Roy's students at MSU. Val received a note from Roy complimenting Zach, saying he would be a fine doctor one day, and he is now a busy ophthmologist in Kalamazoo. Val kept that note and just passed it to Zach this year. Our daughter Laura, also a medical student at MSU, probably encountered Roy as well during her training. 

Roy was the ultimate gentleman physician who touched many lives and made peoples lives better. Val says he was the best dressed physician in Escanaba!

We remember Roy fondly as a skilled surgeon and wonderful friend. Bless you and your family, as we remember a great man.

John and Val Hickner
Chicago, Illinois

So saddened to heat of Dr. Bergman's passing. What a kind gentle man. I too worked with him at St.. Francis, in Escanaba. Everyone loved him. He spoke so lovingly of his family. I also remember him going to the Olympics, and telling him that I thought some of the guys were so cute! He said, "oh Jackie, you wouldn't like him, he smelled!" Oh my gosh, we all laughed so hard!! He sure is going to heaven to a welcoming party of people who loved him!! I am sure that everyone who ever met him shares in your grief. You are all in my heart and in my prayers.
Jackie Kidd Moore

Thank you for sharing your story about my amazing dad...

Thank you Gail for sharing some amazing stories about my dad ...

Thank you Colleen... My dad loved you two ...

Thank you Brian ... I am heartbroken but he is with my mom and that is such a blessing for me to know... Hope all is well with you ... Thank you for sharing your stories of my dad

Thank you for your thoughtful stories about my amazing dad ...

Thank you so very much for your friendship to my amazing dad...

Thank you for your stories... I don't think he ever let go of his grief but he had not been ill... Just passed in his sleep... I love hearing these stories about my amazing dad:heart:

Thank you so very much for your story about my amazing dad...

Thank you for sharing your stories about my dad...

Thank you for the beautiful memory of my dad ...

RIP Dr Bergman. I remember working with you in Escanaba @ St Francis Hospital. Your patients loved you. You were always kind to all.

Cute story: I worked night shift on the surgical/ortho unit. Elderly women would put their call lights on about 5-6AM to ask for help putting on their makeup, before Dr Bergman made his very early morning rounds. Makes me smile remembering that.

I worked with Dr. Bergman, loved being in the operating room with him. I learned so much. And his stories of the Olympics were memorable. R. I. P.

When Dr Bergman, his wife and family first moved to Escanaba, they lived across the street from my grandmother, Edith Kallio. He took care of her when she needed surgery. He was a great, caring physician. My grandmother truly had faith in him. My sympathy and prayers to his family and friends. He will be missed by many. God Bless.

My name is Kay Zink and I first met your father at Sparrow Hospital on the post surgical floor. It's funny but at a luncheon last month his name came up and we all had fond recollections to share about him. We used to refer to him as Doc Hollywood. We had heard he came from Beverly Hills and used to care for movie stars. We never had the nerve to ask him. Our thoughts included kindness to all, compassionate and very good at what he did. Of course handsome came up too. He was a joy to work with and we loved taking care of his post op patients. I last saw him shortly after your mom died and he was still grief stricken. I gave him a hug and told him it would just take time but I have a feeling he never recovered. I hope he has not been sick and suffering and I hope he went quickly. I will miss running into him from time to time. My prayers are with all of you

KAY

I want you to know how honored I felt to have worked with Dr. Bergman in the MSU Surgery Clinic during his time mentoring the Residents and all of us. He was always an encyclopedia of knowledge, compassion and Kindness. I am away and was unable to attend his services, but the news of his passing and loss to all of us deeply saddened me. Please know all of my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I was surely blessed to be his friend. Nancy Spadafore, RN

Dear Tom, Amy and Mari
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your dad from our daughter Bobbie.
It was our good fortune to have your parents as neighbors and good friends
in Escanaba. When Roy first came to town we used to play some basketball
at the Civic Center. He was one of the most ethical, compassionate and caring 
individuals I have had the pleasure of getting to know. While we were not in
contact in recent years, your dad has often been in our thoughts. May your family'
faith and friends sustain you during this difficult time of loss. We are now full time Texans
living in Horseshoe Bay Texas. May God bless and guide you and your loved ones
during this difficult time for our country and it's future
With love to all
Rog and Pat Beauchamp

I will always remember Roy for his enthusiasm for the US Olympic Team. He was instrumental in facilitating my involvement at the US Sports Festival for which I will always be most grateful. A real champion in every sense of the word. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you reflect upon a truly great individual. Ken Stringer MSU Dept of Pediatrics

I had the pleasure of making a new, dear friend Samara Murphy in January 2012 and while talking about my interests in veterinary diagnostic medicine, I found out she was related to the founders of Bergman Veterinary Clinic. I believe that our meeting was no accident. Since I was looking for speakers for the annual meeting of the Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, she suggested I talk to her Dad who went to veterinary school at Michigan State University before going to medical school at Northwestern.

I called Dr. Bergman and he wanted to meet with me to find out more about the group and what might interest us. I met with him at my husband's office and it turned out that my husband had connections with his family from growing up in southwestern Michigan. Dr. Bergman spoke with me for several hours, telling me priceless stories about some of his experiences growing up the son of a veterinarian. He apparently accompanied his father on veterinary 'house/farm calls' and acquired a healthy respect for animals. His sum conclusion from the various experiences he shared was that "if an animal ever looks you in the eye, it's about to do something to you."

He also said that medical school (studying one species) was "a piece of cake" after veterinary school studying so many species. With that, I knew he was the guy for our group and we certainly enjoyed his talk as much as he seemed to enjoy being there. I was hoping to ask if he would like to join us for our 40th annual meeting coming up this June.

Although I hadn't known Dr. Bergman for long, I know that he was a man who loved to share his knowledge, learn from others, and devote his time to family and worthwhile causes. I also know him through the eyes and heart of his loving daughter, Samara, and know that his love and spirit remain. Rest in peace, Dr. Bergman, you will be missed.

Lori Moon

Holiday Homecoming Basket was purchased for the family of Dr. Roy Thomas Bergman.

Dear Samara,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was such a gem as a physician and was so good to Tom over the years. He was one of those special healers that saw the value in Tom's life regardless of his injuries and disabilities. He was such a good man. I pray that the Lord wraps his arms around your family and that the memories you have of your dad ease the burden of losing him. 
Colleen Brannan-Drolett

God called back his special angel to be with his beautiful wife,and parents. I don't think I have ever known a man who has single handily been such a giant contubrution to human kind,what a blessed man he was. He went through life with so many gifts of knowledge,strength,love and kindness,and touched more people in that span then most men could ever hope to. He always had a smile on his face and you knew in a instant he would do anything for you in that brief moment you met him. I only know Samara out of his beautiful family,but I know she is just like her father and mother and I am sure her siblings are the same. Emma and Sam were blessed to have a special bond with their grandparents and I have always said those two are old souls,and I have no dout that all of the Bergman grandchildren with follow in their grandparents loving,compassionate fate towards man and the world. The world was a better place with someone like Dr. Bergman and I hope each and everyone of us can be lead by example of such a wonderful human being and try to lead our life with love towards humankind and the world. My prayers to the Bergman family. Laurie Foreman

Having grown up on a dairy farm near Cassopolis, Michigan, I did not know Dr. Roy personally but knew his brother, George, and father Roy who was affectionately known as "Doc" Bergman by the whole community. "Doc" Bergman did more good in the Cassopolis community as our local veterinarian under more adverse conditions than one person can adequately describe. Our registered Jersey cattle got the prized "Bergman" cut at de-horning time, and cows were sutured-up expertly after difficult births under less than ideal conditions.

Even my views on the war in Vietnam were influenced by stories related by Dr. George from his brother, Roy's, service in that country. It is interesting how one professional family like the Bergmans in a small community like Cassopolis can influence the attitudes and actions of many for the good of all. 

My family has always had the highest regard for anyone named "Bergman" and shared their enthusiasm for Michigan State University and the Spartan athletic teams. My father "Soapy" Ehret always looked forward to trading stories with the Bergman family. 

Probably, my own long career at MSU was due in part to the influence of the Bergmans.

A couple of times, I listened to Dr. Roy's comments on WKAR Radio. It was interesting to me that he only recommended "invasive" surgery as a last resort...fascinating advice coming from any doctor, but especially credible coming from a Bergman who we all trusted!

My deepest condolences to the Bergman family from the Ehret family.

-Gail Roy Ehret-

I was a patient of Dr. Bergman several years ago and found him to be a caring and wonderful surgeon. The world could use more people like him. It was a better place for his being a part of it. My thoughts are with his family.

Gracious Lavender Basket was purchased for the family of Dr. Roy Thomas Bergman.

I am Emma Bergman's granddaughter and would love to share what knowledge I have and to learn more.
Thank you.

We are cousins - Not sure I have ever met you - I am the daughter of Emma Bergman, youngest daughter of Arvid and Anne Hoylo Bergman.

OBITUARIO

Roy Thomas Bergman

20 diciembre, 1935 – 30 diciembre, 2014

Gorsline Runciman Tiffany Chapel

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