| [Index] |
| Claude James BERRY (1905 - 1997) |
| owned Esk joinery |
| Children | Self + Spouses | Parents | Grandparents | Greatgrandparents |
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Living Living |
Claude James BERRY (1905 - 1997) + Beatrice Rose MACFARLANE (1904 - 2005) |
William BERRY (1874 - 1948) | James BERRY | |
| Jane SIDERY | ||||
| Ada Martha HIMSTEDT (1875 - 1969) | Thedal Augustus Louis HIMSTEDT (1827 - 1882) | Adolphus HIMSTEDT | ||
| Maria EIDMISEN | ||||
| Martha COLBOURNE (1841 - 1923) | Daniel COLBOURNE (1801 - 1889) | |||
| Elizabeth Ann NICHOLAS (1806 - 1880) |
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| b. 16 Jul 1905 at Esk, Queensland, Australia |
| m. 06 Aug 1927 Beatrice Rose MACFARLANE (1904 - 2005) at Esk, Queensland, Australia |
| d. 11 Feb 1997 at Esk, Queensland, Australia aged 91 |
| Parents: |
| William BERRY (1874 - 1948) |
| Ada Martha HIMSTEDT (1875 - 1969) |
| Siblings (5): |
| Bertie Stanley BERRY (1899 - ) |
| Norman William BERRY (1901 - 1992) |
| Percy Victor BERRY (1903 - 1980) |
| Douglas Reginald BERRY (1907 - 1957) |
| Mervyn Magnus BERRY (1917 - 1979) |
| Children (2): |
| Events in Claude James BERRY (1905 - 1997)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| 16 Jul 1905 | Claude James BERRY was born | Esk, Queensland, Australia | 1905/C10441 | ||
| 06 Aug 1927 | 22 | Married Beatrice Rose MACFARLANE (aged 22) | Esk, Queensland, Australia | from eulogy | |
| 09 Aug 1948 | 43 | Death of father William BERRY (aged 74) | Balinga, Queensland, Australia | ||
| 18 Jun 1969 | 63 | Death of mother Ada Martha HIMSTEDT (aged 94) | Esk, Queensland, Australia | Certificate | |
| 11 Feb 1997 | 91 | Claude James BERRY died | Esk, Queensland, Australia | ||
| Personal Notes: |
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Claude James Berry 16-7-1905 To 11-2-1997.
Claude James Berry was born in Esk on the 16th July 1905, the fourth of six sons to William & Ada Berry. He grew up on the family dairy farm near Redbank Creek. As you can imagine, in a family of six boys there was never a dull moment. Some of their boyhood pranks would be sure to make headlines in the 90’s. Claude left school before completing primary school to join the workforce at Estwicks Joinery works in Esk where he worked until retiring at the age of 75. On the 6th of August 1927 at the age of 22, he married Beatrice MacFarlane in Esk.They had two sons, Randal & Glenn. Their early years with a young family and the depression were very difficult, but their love provided a sound base for their long and happy marriage of over 69 years. In 1938 he purchased the Joinery Works from his employer, and in partnership with his brother Mervyn, operated the business successfully until his retirement in 1980. A recent letter from Dick Chaille revived many good memories of the happy workplace environment. With the commencement of World War II he was too old for active service, but served the full term in the volunteer defence corps. During his long life, he was an active member of many organizations in the Esk District, whether in an official position or at a working bee. He devoted his time to the Presbyterian then Uniting Churches, Tennis Club, Rifle Club, State School, Show Society, Golf Club and many others. Claude and Beat were successful gardeners; they grew fruit, vegetables and flowers much of which was shared with friends and family. Bee keeping was also one of his loves right to the end. We have the legacy of 20 hives of angry stinging insects still gracing the banks of Sandy Creek. He was a keen fisherman all his life, and some of our family’s most treasured memories relate to our fishing exploits. His mother, who was not a lover of the sea, often expressed her concern that the sea would some day “get him”. Thankfully this was not to be in spite of the sometimes hair raising experiences in the several boats owned by the family. He was a long-standing member of St. John Biarra Lodge. He recently received one of the high honours of the Masonic Lodge, his 70 year jewel, the only member of the Esk Lodge ever to have received this honour. Claude Berry was a quiet unassuming but determined man, who has lived in the Esk district all his life, lived in the same house all his long married life of almost 70 years, and worked at the Joinery Works all his working life. Claude lived his life by the highest standards. He was dearly loved by his family and endeared himself to all he came in contact with. He was held in high esteem in the community and has left his mark in the Esk district. Even in his later years when his sight failed he retained a cheerful disposition. His application and determination enabled him to memorise many of the things he could not read so he could still participate in lodge and other duties. It was a sad day for him, and a relief to the family, when he had to surrender his driver’s license and could no longer drive the faithful Falcon. He got used to and enjoyed walking to do his shopping, and only in recent times when he was struggling with his health problems, was he interested in the kind offers of a lift home to Russell Street. We thank God for the long and rewarding life of Claude Berry. He fought the good fight. He was a wonderful husband to Beat, an inspirational father and mate to Randal and Glenn, a loving Grandfather and Great Grandfather. We wish him peace in the life to come. |