In Memory
Vera Bernice (Niver) Burger
October 13, 1937 ~ July 23, 2025 (age 87)
Mishawaka- Vera Bernice (Niver) Burger 87, went to be with The Lord July 23, 2025. Vera was born October 13, 1937, in Mishawaka, IN to George and Ann Niver. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Sr. and Ann Niver, her brother George “Wog” Niver Jr., husband Darrel E. Burger Sr., son-in-law Gary Stewart, grandson Darrel “Rudy” Burger III.
Survived by her sister Sandra Horvath, her children, Glenn (Debra) Cook, Denise Eades, Tina Stewart, Eric Burger, Tikkri Knarr (Carmela Crimi), Darrel (Dawn) Burger. 24 Grandchildren, 41 Great Grandchildren, 7 Bonus Grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Vera graduated from Washington High School in 1957 and went on to be a Candy Striper at St. Joseph Hospital South Bend. She worked at Burcliff Industries for 20 yrs. Vera never really retired, she was a caregiver for her Aunt Mary Goins, her mother Ann Niver, and a few other people who needed her tender loving care. Vera also dedicated her time to volunteering for Real Services, helping in the offices doing mailings, filing, even a mock client for driver training. She also was awarded Volunteer of the Year at The Age of Excellence, and had the most recorded volunteer hours. She loved helping anyway she could! Vera loved The Lord and looked forward to reuniting with all her loved ones who went before her. Her wish was for all her family to know God on a personal level. She attended Living Stones Church. She always had a great sense of humor and always said, “Isn’t it better to have me goofy and fun than an old grumpy lady?!” Yes Mama, we would not have had you any other way. Also, we always heard, “Do not get old!” and “I love you more!” She had a very gentle, caring and giving spirit, She always loved giving little kids money and enjoyed their smiles. Vera loved spending time with her family, going out to eat, dancing, calligraphy and making her own greeting cards, watching a good movie and enjoyed all her many pets through the years.
Visitation will be from 10am -1pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Zahoran Funeral Home 1826 Kemble Ave. South Bend, IN 46613 where funeral services will be at 1pm. She will be laid to rest at Olive Cemetery 61081 Co Rd. 3, Elkhart, IN 46517 In lieu of flowers, you may make a gift in Vera’s memory to:Real Services Transportation 1151 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46601 realservices.org Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Pl. Mishawaka, IN 46545 www.cfhcare.org or Pet Refuge 4626 S. Burnett Dr. South Bend, IN 46614 www.petrefuge.com
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