Al and I were new to the community but everyone we met told us about Don & Mary and how much we were going to like them.
We were told they were in Mexico for the 
Winter but would be returning come Spring.

Well, one early April day when open g my blinds I saw a man dashing by in a straw hat and Bermuda shorts. I thought it was  Hemingway reincarnated! But no, I was lucky enough to meet Don in person.

In the time we were blessed enough to share a friendship with him, we knew he was a very special neighbor and friend.

We will forever remember the wonderful times we shared together.

Miss you very much!

Joyce & Al Doyle

I can not remember a time when we did not know the Bernds.  My folks met them in Oklahoma at an SIL summer session of some sort. I remember visiting with them (ok, I was a kid, so we were playing with the kids) at housing at OU in the hot summer days.  I remember them being my first introduction to missionary work, and to this day I tell certain stories about what I learned.  Specifically, I often cite "how do you translate 'Lamb of God' when there are no lambs in the culture/language?" 
Don taught me to ride a bicycle.  Every time I get on a bike, I think of him. 
I know for many years my folks enjoyed getting Christmas letters and seeing the family - whatever combination of it - as they came through Jacksonville.
My condolences, and those of my brother and sister, to all of the family.  May the memories be a blessing.

To Mary and the Bernd Family:
How very blessed we feel to have been a friend of Don. If we had known him twice as long it still would not have been long enough. He never failed to show the love in his heart towards others and his strong faith . We’ll all miss seeing his smiling face and his presence in our community 

Joyce & Al Doyle & Family

Mary,
Don will  truly be missed  beyond measure  and  I pray for  Comfort during  this  sad  time  of  loosing someone  so  near  and  dear  to us and especially to you.
Don  was  a  wonderful  friend, especially  helpful to my husband Bob and their many talks on the back  deck and  a  wonderful  human and a child of God.  
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Mary  and your family  and the Peace of knowing that  Don is in  God's  arms.   
No  more  pain,  no more  sorrow,  but  the  Joy  of  Everlasting  Life !
Ruth Sadler 🙏🏻

Dear Dawn and Laura, I was so sorry to read of your father's passing.  You are in my prayers.  Your father was a wonderful man.  Blessings, Nancy (Nyberg) Kuenn

So sorry Mary for your loss. Don always had a smile on his face.  He will be missed in the Neighbourhood and especially on Friday nights.  Sincerely, Sandy Fabris.

What a privilege to know and work with Don Bernd in Mitla, Mexico, at the FES children's program.  Getting to know Don and Mary was such an honor. Kids loved Don's way of teaching Music and were inspired by his love for the Lord. Both Don and Mary were such fun friends with a contagious sense of humor.  Kindness and laughter always flowed through them both. 
Our heartfelt prayers are with you Mary and family, grieving the loss of such an expectational servant of the Lord.
Many thanks for allowing us to use your warm and comfortable home in Mitla while we taught at FES & OCS. 
Arthur & Susan Holden

We saw Mr. Bernd last just a few months ago in his home in Mitla. He helped us out with a lot of tools for our mechanic ministry, and also played our youngest daughter Lupita some music on his piano accompanied by his strong singing voice. 
Mr. Bernd is a legend and will be missed.

Dawn will remember us, and maybe Laura will too, at Lomalinda, Colombia. We certainly remember Don and Billie, and are happy for them to have their promotion to glory to be with Jesus.  Ken and I are late (in getting our promotions) and are already 91.
God help you in your loss,
Gloria and Ken Huber
Sarasota, FL.

To Mary & The Bernd Family: 
Don was a beautiful human.  He brought good into the world and was a friend to all.  I loved watching him live "his best life" biking, swimming, gardening and finding things to fix.  Our bright light and accompanist to our many sing alongs is gone and what a loss it is.

We will miss you so much, Don!  You brought joy wherever you went.

Love, 

Shawn, Mike & Riley

Hello Bernd family 
We're sorry for your loss. We always appreciated time with Don. He was enthusiastic and fun and caring.
Blessings on the family and prayers as you gather to celebrate his life lived for God.
Jim and Marion Miller

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Donald Munro Bernd

September 23, 1934 – July 13, 2024

Pixley Funeral Home - John Desmond Chapel

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