September 30, 2025 at 1:59 p.m.
Berna Deane Derrickson of Portland, Indiana, age 85, passed away on Sept. 26, 2025, in Portland.
She was born in Decatur, Indiana, to Glen and Grace McBride.
She graduated from Portland High School in 1958. She married Willard Lavon Derrickson on April 11, 1959.
She was preceded in death by both parents, Glen and Grace McBride; along with her husband Willard Derrickson.
She is survived by four children, Sheri Stigall (spouse: Kelvin) of South Santa Ana, California, Les Derrickson (spouse: Sandi Rodgers) of Portland, Indiana, Jim Derrickson (spouse: April) of Portland, Indiana, and Willi Derrickson of Summerville, South Carolina; stepdaughter Mary Woods, of Marion, Indiana; one sister, Jo Weiland; and two brothers, Marvin and Charles McBride. She has eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was a stay-at-home wife and mother. She was a caretaker of her family. She enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren. She had a special interest in genealogy to keep track of her family history. She volunteered at Jay County Hospital for 16 years.
Visitation will be on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 10 a.m. in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bryant, Indiana.
Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.
Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.
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