Mary Berard Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Berard of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Panora, Iowa, who passed away on April 27, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerald "Bud" Paullin and Alice Paullin (Cahow); her husband David; and her sister Jeanne Thompson. She is survived by: her children, Ralph Berard of Vinton, IA, Linda Vance (Joe) of Clinton, IA and Carolyn Goforth (Jaret); her brother-in-law Scott Thompson of Ankeny, IA.; her grandchildren, Kami Greenwood, Bryan Krough, Rebecca, Rachel Berard, Mike (Jessica), Nick Vance (Chloe), Andrew, Abigail, Zachary and Nicholas Goforth; and her nephews, Scott Thompson and Mark Thompson (Courtney).

Donations may be made to Boy Scouts of America or Campfire-Heart of Iowa.