Rawna Lynn Berge Obituary (1964

Rawna Lynn (Carlson) Berge, 55, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3,2019, in Seattle after a courageous battle with CML Leukemia. She was born in Ellensburg, Washington on February 8, 1964, happy to share a birthday with her grandfather, Art Carlson. She was the first-born child of Ron and Toni Carlson. Her family moved to Bellingham, Washington in 1965 where she attended Harmony Elementary School until moving back to the Kittitas Valley in 1974 when her father purchased the family ranch. She then attended Ellensburg Schools graduating in 1982. Rawna worked at the Swedberg Dairy Farm milking cows and feeding calves while in high school. She then went to Vancouver Washington to attend Travel Agent school which led to her working for Ultimate Travel where she was very skilled at helping people complete their travel plans. In 1997 she married the love of her life, Rodney Berge. In 1999 they welcomed a daughter, Haley Dell and in 2000 a son Blake Roger then becoming a stay at home mom. She provided daycare services for family and close friends until began volunteer work at the Ellensburg School District eventually becoming a Para. She continued as a one on one aide for approximately 4 years working with kids with disabilities which she loved. Her co-workers were very special to her and she created a unique bond with many of them. She was also blessed to have support from Rodneys co-workers at the City of Ellensburg during her battle. In 2006 they acquired property adjacent to the family ranch and built a home which was her dream to settle on the ranch near family. She enjoyed time with her family and friends, cooking, sewing, gardening, crafting, riding horses and anything to do with ranching. Because many people were unable to contact her, she wanted them to know that she felt their love, it doesnt matter what you do on the last day of a persons life, but what you do all the days of their lives. She felt everyones love whether they were in touch with her or not. One of her favorite quotes "Find a place in your heart where there is joy and the joy will burn out the pain". (Joseph Campbell) Rawna is survived by her husband, Rodney, daughter, Haley, son, Blake, parents, Ron and Toni Carlson, brother Tug (Kelly) Carlson, their children Bailey and Coltyn. She is also survived by her father and mother -in -law Daryl and Diane Berge, brother-in-law; Ryan (Lana) Berge and their children Bri (Tyler) Coates and Lexi Berge, brother-in-law Josh (Amanda) Beug and children Kaileigh, Miyah and Ellie. Rawna is also survived by her aunts and uncles; Denna Wilson, Ardette Carlson, Duane (Madelyn) Carlson, Lisa (Jim) Oien, Loreen Anderson, Gary Anderson as well as those on the Berge side; Butch (Liz) Berge, Leitha (Jerry) Irhke, Karen (Jim) Huntzinger, Kathy (Ken) Voshall, special friends to Rawna, Michelle (Troy Deceased 2019) McNeight, Rodneys cousin and her daughters Taylor and Kendyl. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Art and Evelyn Carlson, Del and Ginny Anderson, uncle, Richard Carlson, cousin Kevin Carlson, uncle, Lloyd Wilson, cousin Allen Wilson and brother-in-law Roger Berge in 1985. The family would like to invite everyone to her Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the McIntosh Ranch, 7820 Hwy 97, Ellensburg, Washington. I lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gretchen Weller Foundation, PO Box 1762, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. Online condolences may be made to the family at Celebration of Life McIntosh Ranch Wednesday, June 12, 2019 2:00 PM 7820 Hwy 97 Ellensburg, Washington 98926