Joelle Kristine Berg, 40, died unexpectedly Jan. 4, 2013, in Buckley.

She was born April 26, 1972, in Bellingham to Mike and Penny Hamstra and was a 1990 Lynden Christian High School graduate. After high school, she married Robert Berg. They resided in Lynden until 2000, moved to Arizona, then returned to Washington in 2006.

She is survived by husband Rob, daughter Brittney Paige, son Corby Robert and daughter-in-law Chyanne of the family home; parents Mike and Penny Hamstra of Lynden; and grandparents George and Ida Harvey and Marilyn Hamstra of Lynden. She was preceded in death by grandfather Andy Hamstra and uncle Mark Hamstra.

Memorial services took place Saturday, Jan. 12, at First Reformed Church in Lynden.

A memorial fund will be set up in her name via Wells Fargo Bank to go Autism Speaks and charities supporting the needs of foster children.

All may share memories and condolences in the online guest book at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.