SAD NEWS FOR OUR DK & DRC FAMILIES

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

With heavy hearts and tears, we are sad to share the news of the sudden and untimely passing this past Friday of one of our most beloved DK & DRC family members, Joyce Berry; best friend. life partner and wife of our own Dane Berry (Guinness, Rosco & Honey), Doodle mom to Guinness, Rosco (DRC Class of 2010) and Honey (DRC Class of 2013).

Not many were aware that Joyce had been battling with health issues on and off over this past year. Always putting others before herself, Joyce did not want to burden friends and family with worry. Especially, when a routine scan revealed the unthinkable just 3 weeks ago; a very aggressive form of pancreatic cancer was rapidly spreading throughout her body.

Joyce was at home in the loving arms and care of her beloved Dane when she passed peacefully in her sleep. She was surrounded by her doodle babies who seemed to instinctively know that their momma was sick and about to leave them. One by one, they gently crawled up on the bed next to Joyce and never left her side.

Please join us in extending our prayers, support and deepest heartfelt sympathies to our dearest friend Dane, the Berry fur-kids Guinness, Rosco and Honey and to the entire Berry Family.

Condolences can be sent via mail to:

Berry Family / Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch
P.O. Box 237
Black Creek, GA 31308

Dane has asked us to include that Joyce requested donations in lieu of flowers, be made to Doodle Rescue Collective Inc. in her name.

http://doodlerescue.org/page/donate

Thank you

[Wendy and Myla]

So very very sad!  We are so blessed to have gotten to know how beautiful she was on DK and my heart goes out to Dane, Rosco, Guinness and Honey.  Dane, she has left so many beautiful memories and I hope you can find comfort in them soon!  Hugs!

[Camilla and Darwin]

This is very sad news, she was an amazingly beautiful and generous person who will surely be missed. Sending thoughts to her family. 

[DJ & Chance]

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

This is one of my favorite photos ... we stood in this very spot on New Year's Eve listening to Dane and Joyce explain what all went into capturing this photo!  I also loved sitting at the bar in the kitchen watching Joyce prepare their meals. She loved the doodles and they loved her.  I am so happy that they are there for Dane to comfort him in these days, months and years ahead.  I love her smile in this photo and that is how I'll always remember her.  Forever in our hearts.  

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Tears again.....

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Oh dear Sherri. Must be so very very sad for you especially. Please let us known how Dane and the doodles are doing when you can. In all our hearts.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

This is a beautiful photo! Can you tell US what all went in to capturing it?

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thanks for sharing this photo, Sheri, it's beautiful.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Beautiful photo Sheri!  Thanks for sharing.  

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Very sorry to hear this news.  My sympathy goes out to Dane and the Berry Family. May this beautiful lady rest in peace.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

So very sad. Deepest sympathy to Dane and family.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to all who loved her. Although I didn't know her personally, I do know that the world is diminished without her presence.