Jasper "Jack" Vaughn O'Berry

And GOD said, "I will create a good and moral man who is devoted to his wife and loves his family without compare. He will be a quiet man who does not have to talk a lot to share his wisdom with those for whom he cares.

I will bless him with a beautiful voice and give him the gift of writing sincere words to put into song for all to hear. I will give him quiet strength and character so that even when we are apart, we will always feel he is near.

Through his deeds he will show integrity and respect for others. With a small smile he will let those around him know he is happy to share special moments with them." Who is this special man GOD created? A true gentleman and role model of a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His name is Jack.

Jasper "Jack" O'Berry, born on May 28, 1930 had lived 95 years when his soul ascended into Heaven on July 17th, 2025 to join his wife, Beverly O'Berry, to whom he was married for 53 years. He was also predeceased by his second wife of 13 years, Hilda (Peggy) Kranz; his father James O'Berry; his mother Cleva (Schoen) O'Berry; brothers Jim (Jr.), Darryl, and Frank O'Berry; sister Sharon Ries; one great-grandchild, Isabela Silva Rhode; and son-in-law Douglas Smith. He has one surviving sister, Eileen Sullivan.

Jack and Beverly were blessed with six children, Chuck (Debbie) O'Berry, Rick (Billie) O'Berry, Jacklyn Smith, Douglas O'Berry (Sandra Knight), Kathy (Wayne) Rhode, and Craig (Christy) O'Berry. Fifteen grandchildren, Dean O'Berry, Lisa O'Berry, Danielle O'Berry, Jolina O'Berry, Chad Smith, Sharaya (Hector) Ortega, Scott (Amber) O'Berry, Dan O'Berry, Kevin (Michelle) O'Berry, Shanna O'Berry, Christopher (Gabriella Silva) Rhode, Andrew (Danielle) Rhode, Tiffany Rhode, Jordan (Johnny) Forrester, and Collin (Ally) O'Berry. Twenty great-grandchildren, Caleb Phillips (Morgan Powell), Brooklynn (Joe) King, Grace O'Berry, Ella O'Berry, Traven Smith, Shaylyn Smith, Tatiana Ortega, Ava and Alijah Ortega, Amber O'Berry, Payton O'Berry, Bailee O'Berry, Brady O'Berry, Sophie Rhode, Kaiden Jack Rhode, Olivia Rhode, Oaklyn Forrester, Eden Forrester, Nora Forrester, and Josie Perron; and three great-great-grandchildren, Willian King, Wrenleigh King, and Larry Joseph Phillips.

Jack loved to write songs and play his guitar for others. Music was a part of his soul. He and his wife belonged to a camping caravan and camping always included him singing and playing his favorite country tunes, especially Marty Robbins. He would also entertain at many senior housing centers where the residents loved to hear him sing.

He retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing after serving for 38 years as a machine repair technician. Jack took pride in building his own home in Mason where he raised his six children. His home reflected his skill as a craftsman.

He enjoyed wood working and built his own kitchen cabinets. He made many gifts for his church, family and friends. He turned pieces of oak into a kneeler for the church, crosses, doll cradles for the girls, recipe holders, picture frames and tables.

After 95 years, Jack will now be appearing at his eternal home where he will be singing with the angels on high.

A visitation for Jack will be held on Thursday July 24th at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home - 621 S Jefferson St, Mason, MI from 4:00 - 7:00 pm with a Rosary service to follow. On Friday July 25th, a funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am at Sts. James, Cornelius & Cyprian - 1010 S. Lansing, Mason. The family will begin receiving guests one hour prior to mass. Officiated by Fr. Kusitino Cobona.