Gladys Berridge
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Gladys E. "Gladomine" Berridge, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday March 15, 2008, with her family, at her home. She was born in Orting, WA and has lived in the Lee’s Summit Community for 11 years.
Gladys was our earth "angel," mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, peace advocate, humanitarian, environmentalist, political activist, and avid volunteer. Volunteer activities include: Share Inc., Lloyd Siebert Food Pantry, Prison ministry, Community of Christ Church, John Knox Auxillary Thrift Store and Hope House.
Gladys loved music, gardening, swimming, trees, owls, angels, chocolate, and Kansas City Royals baseball.
She leaves 4 sons, Barnett W. Berridge Jr., Randolph R. Berridge, Steven A. Berridge, Keith L. Berridge; her four daughters, Marla R. Buford, Robin G. Quire, Cherril R. Berridge, and Rhonda S. Hunt, 37 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Barnett W. Berridge Sr., and one son, Kirk B. Berridge. Memorial services will be held at the Community of Christ in Lee’s Summit, MO, at the corner of Tudor and 291 Hwy, 1101 NE Independence Ave., Sunday, March 23, 2008, at 3 PM, a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 2 pm.
Gladys indeed was a caring giving person. I had the highest esteem for her ministry especially to those downtrodden. I have no doubt the Lord has set her free from earth’s pain to help the downtrodden understand the love and joy of Jesus. Although I will not be able to be ther for her service each of her family will remain in my prayers. She spent many hours in prayer for others and I will miss her. May God bless those of her family that are left behind.
Gladys was a wonderful friend and an advocate for all people in need. She touched many lives with her care and concern. She was so thoughtful of young people and loved to encourage them in activities at church and beyond. I just wanted you to know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know Gladys is at peace and one of her greatest desires would be for us to carry on the ministry of caring for the needy and brokenhearted. May you find peace in knowing what a wonderful lady she truly was. Love and Comfort, Debi Harding and family
Gladys was an inspiration to all who knew her. We admired her generous spirit of peace, acceptance, and love for every person. We will miss her and are thankful that she was a part of our church family and that we were able to share with her. We are keeping her family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. May her love and your memories sustain you in the days ahead. God Bless. Ernie and Barb Letterman
Gladys and I worked y ears and years ago when Share, Inc. was in its infancy. I knew her too as a kind, loving patient member of the Siebert Food Pantry and the old RLDS Church at Meyer Boulevard. She was indeed, one of God’s special angels and the church and her community lost a faithful, loving servant. RIP dear old friend.
Gladys was a wonderful friend when I was in need years ago of emotional, spiritual and economy support. She encouraged me and helped to believe in myself. I give much credit to her for my growth and development. I am now a doctor in psychology helping others. Our influence expands much beyond ourselves in the lives we touch. Gladys help give me strength in myself and in the words of a great philopher: In the depth of winter I discovered within myself an invincible summer. This Gladys help me find. I love you Gladys. Leota
Gladys was a wonderful friend when I was in need years ago of emotional, spiritual and economy support. She encouraged me and helped to believe in myself. I give much credit to her for my growth and development. I am now a doctor in psychology helping others. Our influence expands much beyond ourselves in the lives we touch. Gladys help give me strength in myself and in the words of a great philopher: In the depth of winter I discovered within myself an invincible summer. This Gladys help me find. I love you Gladys. Leota
In losing Gladys, I see the world as a little less bright. I have always been and will continue to be encouraged and challenged by who Gladys is. It is now up to us to stand up for the things she held dear and fill in where she left off. But, most of all to live our lives fully alive as she did!
My heart is full of gratitude today as I thank God for allowing me to share life with Gladys! Thank you God for a life well lived and a beautiful example to follow.
Below I have pasted a blog posting that she made last year to the kc star. I thought I would share it with you. As always her perspective is right where we all should live … With deep Gratitude.
Thankful and Fortunate
I’ve just struggled to get all my “stuff” (including two bookcases full of books, a TV, and a computer on which I write this epistle)into a 400 square-foot studio apartment. I found places for most of it.
I take a shower under a warm heat lamp, put on a clean gown, and crawl into nice clean sheets. I take a deep breath of nice clean air with well-controlled temperature. As I prepare to drift into sleep, I am sure there is plentiful, nourishing food in my refrigerator. I also have a stove to cook on and clean water on tap.
All this in a part of the world where I have always felt safe from terror and persecution.
Then it hits me! I live like a queen in comparison to millions of people. Many have never slept on a bed, sipped clean water, or had three meals a day. Many live in constant fear, surrounded with bombs and terror.
Jesus, in his Sermon on the Mount, admonishes to alleviate this dreadful situation. How do I help make a better world for those whose souls are equally deserving? My contribution has been inadequate, but I am dedicated to finding ways to greater giving. Gladys Berridge Lee’s Summit posted by letters letters editor on March 05, 2 007 at 09:08AM KC STAR
Gladys was a kind soul, quick to smile and always ready with a kind word. We will miss her sweet face on Sunday mornings at church. May God be with her family in their loss, that they may feel him near and find comfort in his presence.